Comparison

Compass vs 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

Compass

This app uses your device's magnetic sensor to display your current heading relative to magnetic north. It provides detailed information including magnetic field strength and sensor status, and warns of potential interference. The compass functions offline and does not require location permissions.

Highlights
  • Magnetic sensor reading
  • Heading in degrees
  • Directional indicators
  • Magnetic field strength
  • Sensor status
  • Interference warnings
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Compass reads your device's magnetic sensor and shows which way you are facing, measured from magnetic north. The main screen shows your heading in large degrees with the nearest of eight directions, from North through Northwest, above a dial that turns as you turn. Open Details to see the heading, the direction, the strength of the magnetic field in microtesla and the sensor status. When nearby metal, magnets or electronics push the field outside the normal range, the app warns you about interference. A hint reminds you to move the phone in a figure-8 to recalibrate the sensor. The app does not use your location or ask for an account. It never asks for location permission, because the heading comes from the magnetic sensor alone. The compass itself works without an internet connection. Magnetic north differs from true north by a few degrees depending on where you are. Available in English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Spanish, French, German and Portuguese.

Screenshots

Compass4 screens
Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compass at 67% against Compass's 0%. Compass also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence 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. Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass has 2.4K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Compass's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass ships an update every 7 months, Compass every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Compass versus Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompassCompass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.4K ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB30 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperPeter Bohlpilyeong heo

Customer experience

Compass

All ratings2,349 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative27.7%

Compass

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

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

Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass free?
Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Compass free?
Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Compass or Compass?
Compass is rated higher. Compass averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Compass averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Compass or Compass have ads?
Compass shows ads; Compass does not.
Which is updated more often, Compass or Compass?
Compass ships an update every 7 months, and Compass every 4 months. Most recently, Compass was updated on November 1, 2026 and Compass on October 31, 2026.

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