# I'm here vs Compass

The clearest difference is rating: Compass at 4.7 against I'm here's 4.0. Compass also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 1). I'm here's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. I'm here sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Compass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass has 2.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of I'm here'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.

I'm here ships an update monthly, Compass every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | I'm here | Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-here/id1124773280/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-professional/id1289069674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masashi Sasaoka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124773279) | [Peter Bohl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075788156) |

## What reviewers say

### I'm here

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-here/id1124773280)

This free map application offers easy-to-use navigation from your current location or a specified starting point. Select routes for various transportation methods and utilize automatic navigation with voice announcements, even when other apps are in use or the screen is off. It also includes direct calling to search results and social media posting.

**Highlights:** Route selection by transportation mode, Turn-by-turn navigation with voice, Automatic navigation with background updates, Direct calling from search results, SNS and memo posting, Search history function

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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 I'm here free?

I'm here is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Compass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, I'm here or Compass?

Compass is rated higher. I'm here averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Compass averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do I'm here or Compass have ads?

I'm here shows ads; Compass does not.

### Which is updated more often, I'm here or Compass?

I'm here ships an update monthly, and Compass every 7 months. Most recently, I'm here was updated on September 17, 2026 and Compass on September 23, 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.*