Wayfinder. vs Compass_S
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wayfinder.
This app acts as a directional compass, guiding you to any chosen destination. Simply input your desired location and follow the on-screen prompts to navigate your way.
- Directional compass
- Destination input
- Foot-based navigation
- User-friendly interface
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Wayfinder is a location compass. It points you in the direction of your whatever location you choose, so you can find your own way there. Simply enter your destination and follow your feet.
Compass_S
A straightforward compass app offering five distinct needle designs. It displays cardinal directions in multiple formats, including Japanese, and provides GPS coordinates like latitude, longitude, and altitude. The app includes features to help maintain accuracy and can be used for specific cultural practices.
- Five needle designs
- NESW and Japanese cardinal points
- Latitude, longitude, and altitude display
- Accuracy guidance for level positioning
- Ehomaki compass for Setsubun
- Ad-free and offline modes
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This is a simple and intuitive compass app. You can choose from five different needle designs. It displays directions in NESW and Japanese cardinal points, as well as latitude, longitude, and altitude. Please hold your smartphone flat when using the compass. Accuracy will decrease if the device is not held level. When tilted, the center icon of the needle will shift to help guide you into a level position. It can also be used as a compass to check the direction to eat "Ehomaki" during Setsubun. Displays directions like "North-northwest", "East-northeast", "South-southeast", and "West-southwest" in Japanese. Setsubun in 2026 falls on February 3rd, and the lucky direction is south-southeast. Useful as an Ehomaki compass for Setsubun. We resolved the issue where the app could be installed on devices without a magnetic sensor. Note: Since the compass relies on a magnetic sensor, it will not work on unsupported devices We have also added a function to detect environmental conditions that may affect compass accuracy and provide solutions. Now includes features to hide banner ads and use offline in mountains or at sea. Give it a try
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wayfinder. at 100% against Compass_S's 25%. Wayfinder. also leads on ads (none vs shown). Compass_S's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 45 months). On 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
Compass_S is free to download; Wayfinder. costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wayfinder. ships an update every 45 months, Compass_S every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wayfinder. | Compass_S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (281 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 281 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 45 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 194 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dylan Elliott | hiroyuki uchida |
Customer experience
Wayfinder.
Compass_S
In-app purchases
Wayfinder.
No in-app purchases
Compass_S
No in-app purchases
