# Compass vs Compass i8 (GPS Camera)

The clearest difference is rating: Compass at 4.7 against Compass i8 (GPS Camera)'s 3.6. Compass also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 13) and review sentiment (67% vs 58%). Compass i8 (GPS Camera)'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Compass i8 (GPS Camera) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass has 2.3K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Compass's written reviews are positive against 58% of Compass i8 (GPS Camera)'s.

Compass ships an update every 7 months, Compass i8 (GPS Camera) monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass | Compass i8 (GPS Camera) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-professional/id1289069674/reviews)** | [3.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-i8-gps-camera/id1378046442/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **66.9% of reviews** | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Peter Bohl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075788156) | [Arman Tagvoryan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801590269) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-professional/id1289069674)

This app helps you navigate by displaying your direction on a compass, overlayed on a satellite or map view. It provides your street address, GPS coordinates, and altitude, along with What3Words coordinates for precise location identification.

**Highlights:** Compass direction display, Satellite and map view overlay, Street address and GPS coordinates, Altitude display, What3Words coordinates, Zoom functionality, Accuracy indicator

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AdFree and Widgets for 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 months ad-free + Widgets | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 year Ad Free + Widgets | $4.99 | per year |
| Ad Free without limits | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate compass
- 👍 Useful features like location and elevation
- 🗺️ Detailed map overlay
- 🔍 Precise direction indication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass direction inaccurate
- 🌐 Issues with non-English language support
- 💢 Annoying ads
- 🤔 Calibration problems

**Reported bugs**

- Compass direction completely off
- App crashes on launch
- Barometric pressure widget not working
- Location tracking issues

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Customizable compass display
- Improved calibration controls
- Support for imperial units


### Compass i8 (GPS Camera)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-i8-gps-camera/id1378046442)

Capture photos with integrated compass, GPS coordinates, and map overlays. View your images with precise location data and directionality in a built-in album, and explore them on an interactive map.

**Highlights:** Photos with live compass, coordinates, and map, Real-time heading and location display, Map overlay for capture direction and position, Interactive map album for photos, Up to 50x digital zoom, Location metadata organization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads! | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass free?

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

### Is Compass i8 (GPS Camera) free?

Compass i8 (GPS Camera) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Compass or Compass i8 (GPS Camera)?

Compass is rated higher. Compass averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Compass i8 (GPS Camera) averages 3.6 from 13 ratings.

### Do Compass or Compass i8 (GPS Camera) have ads?

Neither Compass nor Compass i8 (GPS Camera) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compass or Compass i8 (GPS Camera)?

Compass ships an update every 7 months, and Compass i8 (GPS Camera) monthly. Most recently, Compass was updated on September 23, 2026 and Compass i8 (GPS Camera) on September 19, 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.*