# Compass vs Compass

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compass at 67% against Compass's 17%. Compass also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.7 vs 4.2). Compass's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months) and chart position (#176 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Compass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass has 2.3K ratings behind it against 217, 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 17% of Compass's.

Compass ships an update every 7 months, Compass every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass | Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-professional/id1289069674/reviews)** | [4.2 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-coordinates-locator/id6473898692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 217 |
| Positive reviews | **66.9% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#176** |
| Size | 19 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Bohl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075788156) | [Rychard Matskevich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395390712) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-coordinates-locator/id6473898692)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This navigation app offers multiple compass styles, real-time weather data, and a Qibla finder. It includes a built-in altimeter and customizable themes for an enhanced outdoor and spiritual journey.

**Highlights:** Multiple compass interfaces, Real-time weather data, Live Activity & Dynamic Island support, Qibla finder, Built-in altimeter, Light & Dark themes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compass Family Weekly Trial 3 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Compass Premium Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Compass Premium Quarterly | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Compass Premium Yearly Trial 3 | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass free?

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

### Is Compass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Compass or Compass?

Compass is rated higher. Compass averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Compass averages 4.2 from 217 ratings.

### Do Compass or Compass have ads?

Neither Compass nor Compass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compass or Compass?

Compass ships an update every 7 months, and Compass every 5 days. Most recently, Compass was updated on September 26, 2026 and Compass on September 24, 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.*