Compass∞ vs Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass∞
This app provides an accurate and easy-to-read compass for outdoor activities like hiking and camping. It displays heading, magnetic north, cardinal directions, temperature, and altitude. A flashlight is also included for nighttime use.
- Accurate compass readings
- Magnetic North display
- Cardinal direction indicators
- Weather temperature
- Altitude display
- Large letter readings
- Built-in flashlight
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A practical accurate compass that is easy to use and read. Great for outdoor hiking, camping, backpacking, treks, and road trips. Features -Heading -Magnetic North (screen displays red at True North) -Cardinal direction -Weather Temperature of your location (must enable location services) -Altitude -Big Letter Compass Reading -Flashlight for night time usage -FREE Speedometer, Latitude/Longitude Display, Voice Option, and Sending of Location available with in-app purchase. Speedometer displays in mph, km/hr, and knots. Latitude/Longitude displays in Lat/Long, Decimal Degrees, and UTM. Disclaimer: App will not have function properly on devices without a magnetometer, such as the iPod Touch 5th generation or below. AVOID use near metallic objects and magnetic cases to prevent interference.
Compass
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.
- Compass direction display
- Satellite and map view overlay
- Street address and GPS coordinates
- Altitude display
- What3Words coordinates
- Zoom functionality
- Accuracy indicator
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With “Compass Pro” you can orientate yourself optimally at your location. You can see the direction of the compass and match it with the satellite image or the map on the compass. That you know exactly where you are you get the street address, the exact GPS coordinates and the current height above sea level displayed. In addition, the position is displayed in What3Words (w3w) coordinates. To switch between satellite image and map view just tap the compass. You can zoom with the pinch-/spread Gesture or with the slider beneath the Address so that you can orient yourself at certain prominent points. The blue highlighted area indicates the current accuracy. Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Compass∞ at every 2 months against Compass's every 7 months. Compass∞ also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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∞ 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Compass∞ against 4.7 for Compass. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.1K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Compass∞'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Compass's.
Compass∞ ships an update every 2 months, Compass every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass∞ | Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5.1K ratings) | 4.7 (2.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews — better | 66.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.1K — better | 2.3K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Camera LLC(TX) | Peter Bohl |
Customer experience
Compass∞
Compass
User reviews
Compass∞
From 5.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 🔦 Useful flashlight feature
- 💡 Helpful for navigation and orientation
- ⭐ Great app overall
Room to improve
- 🔍 Frequent prompts to upgrade to premium
- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies or inconsistencies
- 🔋 High battery consumption
Compass
From 2.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate compass
- 👍 Useful features like location and elevation
- 🗺️ Detailed map overlay
- 🔍 Precise direction indication
Room to improve
- 🐛 Compass direction inaccurate
- 🌐 Issues with non-English language support
- 💢 Annoying ads
- 🤔 Calibration problems
Bugs and requests
Compass∞
Reported bugs
2 issues- Compass reading sometimes off by 90 degrees
- App crashes or freezes on certain devices
Requested features
3 requests- Add latitude and longitude display
- Improve compass calibration
- Reduce frequency of premium upgrade prompts
Compass
Reported bugs
4 issues- Compass direction completely off
- App crashes on launch
- Barometric pressure widget not working
- Location tracking issues
Requested features
4 requests- Option to remove ads
- Customizable compass display
- Improved calibration controls
- Support for imperial units
In-app purchases
Compass∞
- Speedometer Lat/Long No Ads$9.99
Compass
- AdFree and Widgets for 1 month$0.991 Month
- 3 months ad-free + Widgets$1.993 Months
- 1 year Ad Free + Widgets$4.991 Year
- Ad Free without limits$10.99
