Comparison

FULL COMPASS vs Compass Ω

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 Ω

This navigation app provides accurate compass readings, GPS coordinates, and altitude information. It's designed for outdoor activities like hiking and camping, offering features like coordinate sharing and a built-in flashlight. An optional premium subscription removes ads and unlocks additional features.

Highlights
  • GPS coordinates
  • Altitude in feet or meters
  • Multiple coordinate formats
  • Coordinate sharing
  • Magnetic and true north
  • Flashlight
  • Speedometer
Features
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The most practical and accurate compass that is easy to use and read. Great for outdoor hiking, camping, backpacking, treks, and road trips! • GPS coordinates • Altitude in feet or meters • DMS, DDM, DD coordinates format • Coordinates sharing • Magnetic and geodetic/true north • Beautiful design • Free with ads that can be removed • Flashlight for night time usage • Speedometer • Location Disclaimer: App will not have function properly on devices without a magnetometer, such as the iPod Touch 5th generation or below.

Screenshots

FULL COMPASS4 screens
Compass Ω4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compass Ω at 50% against FULL COMPASS's 14%. Compass Ω also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). FULL COMPASS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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 Ω sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FULL COMPASS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FULL COMPASS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 19 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of FULL COMPASS's written reviews are positive against 50% of Compass Ω's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FULL COMPASS ships an update every 4 months, Compass Ω monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FULL COMPASS versus Compass Ω: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFULL COMPASSCompass Ω
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (34 ratings) — better4.5 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhiroyuki uchidaEvgenii Zhidkov

Customer experience

FULL COMPASS

All ratings34 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

Compass Ω

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

FULL COMPASS

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Compass Ω

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • Premium Version$3.99
  • Premium Version$5.99

Questions

Is FULL COMPASS free?
FULL COMPASS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Compass Ω free?
Compass Ω is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FULL COMPASS or Compass Ω?
FULL COMPASS is rated higher. FULL COMPASS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Compass Ω averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.
Do FULL COMPASS or Compass Ω have ads?
Both FULL COMPASS and Compass Ω show ads.
Which is updated more often, FULL COMPASS or Compass Ω?
FULL COMPASS ships an update every 4 months, and Compass Ω monthly. Most recently, FULL COMPASS was updated on October 24, 2026 and Compass Ω on October 22, 2026.

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