Comparison

FULL COMPASS vs Talk 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

Talk Compass

This navigation app provides cardinal and ordinal directions through voice output. Users can customize the speaking rate, volume, and sound effects for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Voice output for directions
  • Adjustable speaking rate
  • Customizable volume
  • Sound effect options
  • Supports cardinal and ordinal directions
Features
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This compass app lets you know that cardinal directions and ordinal directions by voice. You can adjust speaking rate, volume and sound effects.

Screenshots

FULL COMPASS4 screens
Talk Compass2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Talk Compass at 50% against FULL COMPASS's 14%. Talk Compass also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). FULL COMPASS's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 18 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FULL COMPASS holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of FULL COMPASS's written reviews are positive against 50% of Talk Compass'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, Talk Compass every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on July 16, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FULL COMPASS versus Talk Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFULL COMPASSTalk Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34 ratings) — better4.4 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhiroyuki uchidaYoshiyuki Koyanagi

Customer experience

FULL COMPASS

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

Talk Compass

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

FULL COMPASS

No in-app purchases

None

Talk Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FULL COMPASS free?
FULL COMPASS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Talk Compass free?
Talk Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FULL COMPASS or Talk Compass?
FULL COMPASS is rated higher. FULL COMPASS averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Talk Compass averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.
Do FULL COMPASS or Talk Compass have ads?
FULL COMPASS shows ads; Talk Compass does not.
Which is updated more often, FULL COMPASS or Talk Compass?
FULL COMPASS ships an update every 4 months, and Talk Compass every 18 months. Most recently, FULL COMPASS was updated on July 16, 2026 and Talk Compass on July 30, 2026.

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