Comparison

FULL COMPASS vs EWSN 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

EWSN Compass

Easily identify cardinal directions and access detailed location data like latitude, longitude, and altitude. Customize your compass with various styles to suit your preferences.

Highlights
  • Cardinal direction identification
  • Latitude and longitude display
  • Altitude and air pressure readings
  • Customizable compass designs
  • Map integration for location
  • Figure-eight motion for accuracy
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This app is designed to help you quickly and easily identify directions. You can clearly check east, west, south, and north at a glance, while also viewing useful details such as your current latitude, longitude, altitude, and air pressure. Features: 1. Simple and intuitive to use Easily check east, west, south, and north, and quickly find the direction you want. 2. Detailed location information Check your current latitude and longitude on a map. Altitude and air pressure are also displayed. 3. Customizable Choose your favorite compass style from a variety of designs. Main Compass Designs: You can customize the appearance of the compass to suit your preferences. - Standard: Features a large arrow with colors matched to east, west, south, and north. - Zodiac: A cute design featuring zodiac symbols arranged to match each direction. - EWSN: Displays directions using letters (E for East, W for West, S for South, N for North). - Clear: A clean and easy-to-read design that clearly shows both the arrow and the directions. - Classic: Features more detailed direction markings and a classic arrow design. - Fortune: Displays the fortune associated with each direction. - Lucky Color: Displays the lucky color for each direction. Note: Location access is required to use this app. If the compass needle does not stabilize, move your device in a figure-eight (∞) motion several times. This can reduce interference with the electronic compass and improve accuracy.

Screenshots

FULL COMPASS4 screens
EWSN Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FULL COMPASS at none against EWSN Compass's 1. FULL COMPASS also leads on ratings volume (34 vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.3). EWSN Compass's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (33% vs 14%). On price, rating, 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. EWSN Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FULL COMPASS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for FULL COMPASS against 4.8 for EWSN Compass. 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 are what separate them: 14% of FULL COMPASS's written reviews are positive against 33% of EWSN Compass's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FULL COMPASS ships an update every 4 months, EWSN Compass every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 16, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FULL COMPASS versus EWSN Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFULL COMPASSEWSN Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34 ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.3
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhiroyuki uchidaarakawa yuichiro

Customer experience

FULL COMPASS

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

EWSN Compass

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative58.3%

In-app purchases

None

FULL COMPASS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

EWSN Compass

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is FULL COMPASS free?
FULL COMPASS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EWSN Compass free?
EWSN Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FULL COMPASS or EWSN Compass?
EWSN Compass is rated higher. FULL COMPASS averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while EWSN Compass averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do FULL COMPASS or EWSN Compass have ads?
Both FULL COMPASS and EWSN Compass show ads.
Which is updated more often, FULL COMPASS or EWSN Compass?
FULL COMPASS ships an update every 4 months, and EWSN Compass every 3 weeks. Most recently, FULL COMPASS was updated on July 16, 2026 and EWSN Compass on September 22, 2026.

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