Comparison

FULL COMPASS vs Compass

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FULL COMPASS

This app provides high-precision navigation with a compass, level gauge, altimeter, and GPS coordinates. It supports both Japanese and English direction labels and offers customizable display styles. It also includes a special feature for finding lucky directions during traditional Japanese festivals.

Highlights
  • High-precision compass
  • Level gauge and altimeter
  • Latitude/longitude display
  • Japanese and English direction labels
  • Customizable design styles
  • Eho-maki compass for festivals
  • Offline functionality
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This compass allows you to instantly switch between Japanese directions ("東西南北") and English abbreviations ("NESW") with a single tap. It not only shows directions but also functions as a level gauge, altimeter, latitude/longitude display, and smartphone tilt indicator. The compass supports 16 directional points and displays both cardinal names and precise angles in degrees (0–360°). You can switch the language between Japanese and English via the menu. In addition to vertical and horizontal leveling, the app graphically displays the phone's tilt using four gyro indicators. You can choose between two design styles: a mechanical "Gray Metallic" or a classic "Black". These can be changed from the settings menu. It also serves as an "Eho‑maki Compass" for Setsubun, helping you find the lucky direction to eat your Eho-maki. The directions "North-northwest", "Northeast by east", "South-southeast", and "Southwest by west" are available in Japanese. In 2026, Setsubun falls on February 3rd. The lucky direction for Eho-maki is South-southeast. Use this app to easily find that direction and enjoy your Setsubun traditions! We've resolved an issue where the app could be installed on devices lacking a magnetic sensor. ※Please note: the compass function requires a magnetic sensor and may not work properly on unsupported devices. We also added a new feature that detects environments where compass readings are unstable and provides troubleshooting guidance. Additional features include the ability to hide banner ads and use the app offline, perfect for use in the mountains or by the sea. Give it a try

About

Compass

This navigation app provides a digital compass and map to help you find your way. It displays your current GPS location, address, and direction, with features like a torchlight and traffic information.

Highlights
  • Digital compass with map integration
  • Displays current GPS location and address
  • Shows true and magnetic north
  • Torchlight function
  • Traffic information
  • Distance measurement
Features
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Digital Compass Map app for your device! Incredibly simple and very useful compass & map app, Your GPS information like address, latitude, longitude, altitude, speed will be shown on the map. Best Compass with Map, is a smartphone tool available for identify the direction. Easy to use in combination with maps, explore at hand. => How to Use Compass for Maps : - Keep your phone parallel to the ground and turned toward the arrow that you want to define - Combined with maps, navigating the path has never been easier - Compass Map will display on-screen directions and degrees Features: - Display your current position via GPS - Identify your current location accurately on the map - Equivalent measuring system when determining the level of flatness => Features : - Explore places like restaurant, hospital, bar, bank, ATM, coffee shop, gas station etc. - Turn on the Torch Light in dark with one tap - Find traffic around you before you plan to travel out - Get compass directions - Current address will show on the Map - if there are network, the address will auto update periodically - shows direction of north, south, east and west - shows the true north, magnetic north - Large numbers and large rotating bezel - Find area by Lat-Long or Co-ordinates - Distance results will be output in meters, kilometers, nautical mile, feet & miles, yards. - Support coordinate at your position - Display your current position via GPS - Identify your current location accurately on the map

Screenshots

FULL COMPASS4 screens
Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FULL COMPASS at 4.7 against Compass's 3.8. FULL COMPASS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (14% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FULL COMPASS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FULL COMPASS holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of FULL COMPASS's written reviews are positive against 0% of Compass's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FULL COMPASS ships an update every 4 months, Compass every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on July 16, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FULL COMPASS versus Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFULL COMPASSCompass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34 ratings) — better3.8 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhiroyuki uchidaNalin Savaliya

Customer experience

FULL COMPASS

All ratings34 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

Compass

All ratings26 ratings
Positive65.4%
Neutral11.5%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

FULL COMPASS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Compass

One-time1
  • Compass with Maps$4.99

Questions

Is FULL COMPASS free?
FULL COMPASS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Compass free?
Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FULL COMPASS or Compass?
FULL COMPASS is rated higher. FULL COMPASS averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Compass averages 3.8 from 26 ratings.
Do FULL COMPASS or Compass have ads?
Both FULL COMPASS and Compass show ads.
Which is updated more often, FULL COMPASS or Compass?
FULL COMPASS ships an update every 4 months, and Compass every 8 months. Most recently, FULL COMPASS was updated on July 16, 2026 and Compass on July 7, 2026.

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