# Compass vs The Best Compass

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Best Compass at fortnightly against Compass's every 7 months. The Best Compass also leads on chart position (#137 vs unranked). Compass's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 137). 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 The Best Compass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass has 2.4K ratings behind it against 137, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Compass ships an update every 7 months, The Best Compass fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass | The Best Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-professional/id1289069674/reviews)** | [4.5 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-best-compass/id6763200705/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 137 |
| Positive reviews | 66.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#137** |
| Size | 19 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Bohl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075788156) | [Shenzhen AiPuLeSi Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805512838) |

## 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


### The Best Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-best-compass/id6763200705)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This navigation app offers an accurate GPS compass, real-time maps, and weather updates. It helps users stay oriented during outdoor adventures, travel, or city exploration with intuitive live-view navigation tools.

**Highlights:** Accurate GPS compass, Real-time maps, Weather updates, Live-view navigation, Altitude, latitude, longitude display, Add custom destinations

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass free?

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

### Is The Best Compass free?

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

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

Compass is rated higher. Compass averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while The Best Compass averages 4.5 from 137 ratings.

### Do Compass or The Best Compass have ads?

Neither Compass nor The Best Compass shows ads.

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

Compass ships an update every 7 months, and The Best Compass fortnightly. Most recently, Compass was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Best Compass on October 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.*