# Compass vs マイ方位

The clearest difference is ads: マイ方位 at none against Compass's shown. マイ方位 also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Compass's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Compass ships an update every 2 months, マイ方位 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass | マイ方位 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-j/id1096012000/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hiroyuki uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/669938829) | [Yasuo Hirooka](https://appshunter.io/developer/554462919) |

## 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


### マイ方位

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1533561465)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass free?

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

### Is マイ方位 free?

マイ方位 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Compass or マイ方位 have ads?

Compass shows ads; マイ方位 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Compass or マイ方位?

Compass ships an update every 2 months, and マイ方位 every 3 days. Most recently, Compass was updated on September 21, 2026 and マイ方位 on June 1, 2026.

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