# FULL COMPASS vs EWSN Compass

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.

Both are free to download. EWSN Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FULL COMPASS asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FULL COMPASS | EWSN Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-compass/id1211288477/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewsn-compass/id1609772602/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 200 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hiroyuki uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/669938829) | [arakawa yuichiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/421879127) |

## 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


### EWSN Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewsn-compass/id1609772602)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*