FULL COMPASS vs AR Compass Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
AR Compass Pro
Navigate your surroundings with an augmented reality compass that overlays directional guidance onto your camera view. Get accurate location data like azimuth, latitude, longitude, and altitude, ensuring you never get lost, even in unfamiliar places.
- Augmented reality compass display
- Accurate azimuth, latitude, and longitude acquisition
- Altitude information display
- Map integration
- Choice of true or magnetic north
- Customizable compass styles
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Did you experience the world of AR? This application displays a compass in real space and navigates accurate movement. Even in the city you visit for the first time you will never get lost! In addition, this application also has an advanced professional function that can accurately acquire azimuth, latitude and longitude, altitude information and so on. Let's experience the world of AR! [How to use] When you first start up, you will be asked for permission to access the camera and location information, so please OK. Location information will be used only while the app is running. The AR compass will be displayed in the real world captured by the camera. You can also display a map on the screen. [Uses] - When you get lost and you do not know the direction. - When you move a place you visit for the first time. - When you want to know the direction of the building that you can see. - When you want to know accurate location information anyway. [Function] - Choose true north, magnetic north - Change compass display style - Display map, change size - Acquisition of azimuth angle - Acquisition of latitude and longitude - Acquisition of altitude information - Acquisition of address
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AR Compass Pro at 67% against FULL COMPASS's 14%. AR Compass Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown). FULL COMPASS's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. AR Compass Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FULL COMPASS asks for nothing beyond the download.
FULL COMPASS holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of FULL COMPASS's written reviews are positive against 67% of AR Compass Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 16, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FULL COMPASS | AR Compass Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (34 ratings) — better | 4.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 200 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | hiroyuki uchida | Hayato Shimizu |
Customer experience
FULL COMPASS
AR Compass Pro
In-app purchases
FULL COMPASS
No in-app purchases
AR Compass Pro
- Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
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