Comparison

Compass vs Decimal Compass

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Compass

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
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With “Compass Pro” you can orientate yourself optimally at your location. You can see the direction of the compass and match it with the satellite image or the map on the compass. That you know exactly where you are you get the street address, the exact GPS coordinates and the current height above sea level displayed. In addition, the position is displayed in What3Words (w3w) coordinates. To switch between satellite image and map view just tap the compass. You can zoom with the pinch-/spread Gesture or with the slider beneath the Address so that you can orient yourself at certain prominent points. The blue highlighted area indicates the current accuracy. Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Decimal Compass

Features
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Never lose track of important spots again. Decimal Compass combines the familiar compass functionality you know with powerful location features that make finding and sharing places effortless. Key Features: - Human-readable coordinates - View your location in easy-to-read decimal degrees format - Location memory - Save unlimited locations with optional notes (parked car, hiking trail, campsite) - Instant sharing - Copy coordinates to clipboard with one tap - Clean, intuitive design - All the compass functionality you need, nothing you don't Perfect for: - Hikers marking trail points and campsites - Drivers remembering parking spots - Outdoor enthusiasts sharing fishing holes and viewpoints - Emergency responders needing precise coordinates - Anyone who needs to save and share exact locations Why Decimal Compass? While your phone's built-in compass shows where you're facing, Decimal Compass shows where you ARE - and remembers it. The decimal coordinate format is easier to read, type, and share than traditional degrees/minutes/seconds. Simple, reliable, and built for real-world use. Download Decimal Compass and never lose your way back to what matters.

Screenshots

Compass4 screens
Decimal Compass2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Decimal Compass at none against Compass's 4. Compass's advantage is iOS requirement (12 vs 17.5). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Compass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Decimal Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Compass versus Decimal Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompassDecimal Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter BohlQi Machine LLC

Bugs and requests

Compass

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to remove ads
  • Customizable compass display
  • Improved calibration controls
  • Support for imperial units

Decimal Compass

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Compass

Subscriptions3
  • AdFree and Widgets for 1 month$0.991 Month
  • 3 months ad-free + Widgets$1.993 Months
  • 1 year Ad Free + Widgets$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ad Free without limits$10.99
None

Decimal Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass free?
Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Decimal Compass free?
Decimal Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Compass or Decimal Compass have ads?
Neither Compass nor Decimal Compass shows ads.

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