# NESW vs Compass App+

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Compass App+ at 12.0 against NESW's 16.6. On price, ads, 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | NESW | Compass App+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 57 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SOLAZ DAZEN S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/802275887) | [Deisy Renteria](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579364093) |

## What reviewers say

### NESW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nesw-tactical-compass/id1174329659)

A simple, easy-to-read compass app showing heading, cardinal direction, and magnetic north. It also features a flashlight toggle for convenience during outdoor activities.

**Highlights:** Heading and cardinal direction indicator, Magnetic North pointer, Large font degree heading, Rotating compass rose, Background color change for North, Integrated flashlight toggle

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Compass App+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-app-plus/id1623486246)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NESW free?

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

### Is Compass App+ free?

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

### Do NESW or Compass App+ have ads?

Both NESW and Compass App+ show ads.

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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.*