# Big Arrow vs Compass GPS

The clearest difference is rating: Compass GPS at 5.0 against Big Arrow's 4.5. Compass GPS also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Big Arrow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (73 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass GPS sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Big Arrow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Compass GPS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Arrow has 73 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Big Arrow's written reviews are positive against 100% of Compass GPS's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Arrow | Compass GPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-arrow/id1249036194/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-gps-altimeterspeed/id6754271113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marco Filetti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1168279949) | [启鹏 田](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845107614) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Arrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-arrow/id1249036194)

Navigate without cellular data using a large directional arrow. Set destinations on your iPhone and track them on your iPhone or Apple Watch. Features GPS accuracy indicators and notifications for nearby destinations.

**Highlights:** Large directional arrow for navigation, Offline GPS navigation, Apple Watch support, GPS accuracy indicator, Proximity notifications, Battery saving mode, Apple Maps extension

**In-app purchases:** none


### Compass GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-gps-altimeterspeed/id6754271113)

This navigation app provides detailed location data, including direction, weather, and altitude. It also offers real-time GPS speed measurement and a bubble level for practical geographical understanding.

**Highlights:** Professional compass and positioning, Real-time GPS data display, GPS speed measurement, Bubble level, Altitude and weather information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Pro | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Compass Lifetime Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Arrow free?

Big Arrow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Compass GPS free?

Compass GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Big Arrow or Compass GPS?

Compass GPS is rated higher. Big Arrow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Compass GPS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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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.*