# Compass Free vs Compass

The clearest difference is rating: Compass Free at 4.2 against Compass's 2.0. Compass Free also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Compass Free holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass Free has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass Free | Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-free-simple/id1077632460/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-magnetic-north/id6785133469/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 18 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Ramalingam Sivaramakrishnan](https://appshunter.io/developer/892706271) | [pilyeong heo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835315150) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-free-simple/id1077632460)

A straightforward and easy-to-read digital compass with a large display showing direction and heading. Its minimalist design prioritizes clarity and usability for quick navigation.

**Highlights:** Large, easy-to-read display, Shows direction and heading, Simple and intuitive design, Clear navigation aid

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-magnetic-north/id6785133469)

This app uses your device's magnetic sensor to display your current heading relative to magnetic north. It provides detailed information including magnetic field strength and sensor status, and warns of potential interference. The compass functions offline and does not require location permissions.

**Highlights:** Magnetic sensor reading, Heading in degrees, Directional indicators, Magnetic field strength, Sensor status, Interference warnings, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass Free free?

Compass Free is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Compass free?

Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Compass Free or Compass?

Compass Free is rated higher. Compass Free averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Compass averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Compass Free or Compass have ads?

Both Compass Free and Compass show ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*