# FULL COMPASS vs Orienteering Compass & Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Orienteering Compass & Map at 75% against FULL COMPASS's 14%. Orienteering Compass & Map also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). FULL COMPASS's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

FULL COMPASS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FULL COMPASS has 34 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of FULL COMPASS's written reviews are positive against 75% of Orienteering Compass & Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FULL COMPASS ships an update every 4 months, Orienteering Compass & Map every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FULL COMPASS | Orienteering Compass & Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-compass/id1211288477/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orienteering-compass-and-map/id1495072316/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 200 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hiroyuki uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/669938829) | [Nils Calander](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190665471) |

## What reviewers say

### FULL COMPASS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-compass/id1211288477)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Orienteering Compass & Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orienteering-compass-and-map/id1495072316)

Navigate your way using your device's compass and GPS. This app overlays your destination onto Apple Maps, allowing you to orient the map and find the correct direction. It also includes a ruler for measuring distances, mimicking traditional orienteering techniques.

**Highlights:** Map orientation with compass, Distance and direction to destination, Supports SI, imperial, and nautical units, Integrated map ruler, GPS and Apple Maps integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FULL COMPASS free?

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

### Is Orienteering Compass & Map free?

Orienteering Compass & Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FULL COMPASS or Orienteering Compass & Map?

FULL COMPASS is rated higher. FULL COMPASS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Orienteering Compass & Map averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do FULL COMPASS or Orienteering Compass & Map have ads?

FULL COMPASS shows ads; Orienteering Compass & Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, FULL COMPASS or Orienteering Compass & Map?

FULL COMPASS ships an update every 4 months, and Orienteering Compass & Map every 9 months. Most recently, FULL COMPASS was updated on October 2, 2026 and Orienteering Compass & Map on October 2, 2026.

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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.*