Simple Compass vs Compass Ω
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!.
Compass Ω
This navigation app provides accurate compass readings, GPS coordinates, and altitude information. It's designed for outdoor activities like hiking and camping, offering features like coordinate sharing and a built-in flashlight. An optional premium subscription removes ads and unlocks additional features.
- GPS coordinates
- Altitude in feet or meters
- Multiple coordinate formats
- Coordinate sharing
- Magnetic and true north
- Flashlight
- Speedometer
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The most practical and accurate compass that is easy to use and read. Great for outdoor hiking, camping, backpacking, treks, and road trips! • GPS coordinates • Altitude in feet or meters • DMS, DDM, DD coordinates format • Coordinates sharing • Magnetic and geodetic/true north • Beautiful design • Free with ads that can be removed • Flashlight for night time usage • Speedometer • Location Disclaimer: App will not have function properly on devices without a magnetometer, such as the iPod Touch 5th generation or below.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Compass Ω at 4.6 against Simple Compass's 3.1. Compass Ω also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 18 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 25%). Simple Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Compass Ω sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Simple Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.
Compass Ω holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Simple Compass's written reviews are positive against 50% of Compass Ω's.
Simple Compass ships an update every 18 months, Compass Ω monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Compass | Compass Ω |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (14 ratings) | 4.6 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ramalingam Sivaramakrishnan | Evgenii Zhidkov |
Customer experience
Simple Compass
Compass Ω
In-app purchases
Simple Compass
No in-app purchases
Compass Ω
- Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
- Premium Version$3.99
- Premium Version$5.99
