Simple Compass vs FULL COMPASS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Compass
This application provides a straightforward and easy-to-read compass with a large display for direction and heading. Its minimalist design ensures a user-friendly experience for quick navigation.
- Large display for easy reading
- Shows direction and heading
- Simple and intuitive design
- Free to use
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Simple Compass Simple Compass-Free is a super simple compass that is very easy to read with a huge display showing you the direction and heading. Its simple design makes it awesome!. Please rate us if you like it and share it with your friends!.
FULL COMPASS
This app provides high-precision navigation with a compass, level gauge, altimeter, and GPS coordinates. It supports both Japanese and English direction labels and offers customizable display styles. It also includes a special feature for finding lucky directions during traditional Japanese festivals.
- High-precision compass
- Level gauge and altimeter
- Latitude/longitude display
- Japanese and English direction labels
- Customizable design styles
- Eho-maki compass for festivals
- Offline functionality
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This compass allows you to instantly switch between Japanese directions ("東西南北") and English abbreviations ("NESW") with a single tap. It not only shows directions but also functions as a level gauge, altimeter, latitude/longitude display, and smartphone tilt indicator. The compass supports 16 directional points and displays both cardinal names and precise angles in degrees (0–360°). You can switch the language between Japanese and English via the menu. In addition to vertical and horizontal leveling, the app graphically displays the phone's tilt using four gyro indicators. You can choose between two design styles: a mechanical "Gray Metallic" or a classic "Black". These can be changed from the settings menu. It also serves as an "Eho‑maki Compass" for Setsubun, helping you find the lucky direction to eat your Eho-maki. The directions "North-northwest", "Northeast by east", "South-southeast", and "Southwest by west" are available in Japanese. In 2026, Setsubun falls on February 3rd. The lucky direction for Eho-maki is South-southeast. Use this app to easily find that direction and enjoy your Setsubun traditions! We've resolved an issue where the app could be installed on devices lacking a magnetic sensor. ※Please note: the compass function requires a magnetic sensor and may not work properly on unsupported devices. We also added a new feature that detects environments where compass readings are unstable and provides troubleshooting guidance. Additional features include the ability to hide banner ads and use the app offline, perfect for use in the mountains or by the sea. Give it a try
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FULL COMPASS at 4.7 against Simple Compass's 3.1. FULL COMPASS also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 18 months). Simple Compass's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 14%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FULL COMPASS holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 34 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Simple Compass's written reviews are positive against 14% of FULL COMPASS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Simple Compass ships an update every 18 months, FULL COMPASS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and July 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Compass | FULL COMPASS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (14 ratings) | 4.7 (34 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 34 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 200 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ramalingam Sivaramakrishnan | hiroyuki uchida |
Customer experience
Simple Compass
FULL COMPASS
In-app purchases
Simple Compass
No in-app purchases
FULL COMPASS
No in-app purchases
