# Compass vs Compass

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compass at none against Compass's 4. Compass also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Compass's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Compass holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass has 2.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Compass's written reviews are positive against 67% of Compass's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Compass ships an update every 2 months, Compass every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass | Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-j/id1096012000/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-professional/id1289069674/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **66.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hiroyuki uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/669938829) | [Peter Bohl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075788156) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-j/id1096012000)

This navigation tool displays cardinal and 16-point directions in Japanese. It's useful for finding lucky directions during traditional events and can be used offline. The app provides guidance for environments where compass accuracy might be affected.

**Highlights:** Japanese directional display, 16-point direction system, Offline functionality, Eho-maki direction guide, Accuracy environment detection

**In-app purchases:** none


### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-professional/id1289069674)

This app helps you navigate by displaying your direction on a compass, overlayed on a satellite or map view. It provides your street address, GPS coordinates, and altitude, along with What3Words coordinates for precise location identification.

**Highlights:** Compass direction display, Satellite and map view overlay, Street address and GPS coordinates, Altitude display, What3Words coordinates, Zoom functionality, Accuracy indicator

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AdFree and Widgets for 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 months ad-free + Widgets | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 year Ad Free + Widgets | $4.99 | per year |
| Ad Free without limits | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate compass
- 👍 Useful features like location and elevation
- 🗺️ Detailed map overlay
- 🔍 Precise direction indication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass direction inaccurate
- 🌐 Issues with non-English language support
- 💢 Annoying ads
- 🤔 Calibration problems

**Reported bugs**

- Compass direction completely off
- App crashes on launch
- Barometric pressure widget not working
- Location tracking issues

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Customizable compass display
- Improved calibration controls
- Support for imperial units


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass free?

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

### Is Compass free?

Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Compass is rated higher. Compass averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Compass averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Compass or Compass have ads?

Compass shows ads; Compass does not.

### Which is updated more often, Compass or Compass?

Compass ships an update every 2 months, and Compass every 7 months. Most recently, Compass was updated on October 2, 2026 and Compass on October 2, 2026.

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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.*