Compass∞ vs Compass Direction
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 Direction
This app provides accurate compass headings and directions with a real-time GPS map. Easily switch between map and camera views, and access features like altitude, speed, and a torch. Enjoy a beautiful and intuitive interface with haptic feedback and accessibility support.
- Accurate compass headings and directions
- Real-time GPS map with zoom
- Altitude, latitude, and longitude display
- Speedometer
- Integrated torch
- Switch between map and camera view
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AS FEATURED ON: TechRadar and more. Compass Direction - Digital is an easy to use compass app which allows you to find accurate compass headings and directions along with a realtime GPS map. Switch between the map and the view by holding the device up! WHY YOU’LL LOVE COMPASS DIRECTION - DIGITAL: The app allows you to use a digital compass - and it looks beautiful whilst doing so! NOTABLE FEATURES: • The app includes heading, direction, altitude, latitude, longitude, speedometer, and a torch • Switch between map types by tapping the screen and pinch to zoom in/out • Switch between the map and view by holding the device up • Accurate realtime compass direction and heading • Realtime GPS coordinates • Simple and beautiful user interface • Small haptics when interacting, improving the overall experience • VoiceOver support • 3D Touch GET IN TOUCH: If you have any questions or feedback, I'm all ears. Compass Direction - Digital was created by an individual in his free time, and I’d love to know what you think. I’m available through Twitter @elohohel. Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Compass∞ and Compass Direction both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Compass∞'s written reviews are positive against 34% of Compass Direction's. Compass∞ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). Compass Direction's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 Direction sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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 4.6 for Compass Direction. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.1K and 2.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Compass∞'s written reviews are positive against 34% of Compass Direction's.
Compass∞ ships an update every 2 months, Compass Direction every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Compass∞ | Compass Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5.1K ratings) | 4.6 (2.7K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.9% of reviews — better | 34.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.1K — better | 2.7K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #185 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Camera LLC(TX) | Rihab Mehboob |
Customer experience
Compass∞
Compass Direction
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 Direction
From 2.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Accurate and easy to use
- 💡 Useful for specific use cases
- 👍 Visually appealing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate compass direction
- 🔒 Requires subscription to use
- 🔒 No free trial
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 🔒 Forces users to subscribe
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 Direction
Reported bugs
4 issues- Compass always showing wrong directions
- App freezes or becomes non-functional
- Restore purchase feature not working
- App crashing or not loading properly
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to calibrate the compass
- Option to purchase a one-time fee instead of subscription
- Offline map support
- Ability to set waypoints and get directions
In-app purchases
Compass∞
- Speedometer Lat/Long No Ads$9.99
Compass Direction
- Compass 1 Week$3.997 Days
- Compass 1 Week$4.997 Days
- Compass 1 Month3 Days trial$5.991 Month
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- Compass 1 Month$9.991 Month
- Compass 1 Year3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Compass 6 Months$29.996 Months
- Compass 1 Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Compass Lifetime$69.99
- Compass Lifetime$99.99
Questions
Is Compass∞ free?
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