# Simple Digital compass for you vs Compass

The clearest difference is update cadence: Compass at every 3 months against Simple Digital compass for you's every 51 months. Compass also leads on ratings volume (196 vs 4). Simple Digital compass for you's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Digital compass for you sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Simple Digital compass for you against 4.7 for Compass. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass has 196 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Simple Digital compass for you ships an update every 51 months, Compass every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Digital compass for you | Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-digital-compass-for-you/id1301201860/reviews)** | [4.7 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-gps-and-level/id1575153106/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **196** |
| Positive reviews | — | 91.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 51 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bonifacio Melero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220810717) | [Tevfik Yucek](https://appshunter.io/developer/566982862) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Digital compass for you

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-digital-compass-for-you/id1301201860)

This app provides a precise digital compass to help users find their location and magnetic north. It's ideal for hikers, travelers, and adventurers needing to determine direction for navigation, sailing, or general orientation.

**Highlights:** Precise digital compass, Find location and north orientation, Map option to indicate direction, City drop-down for orientation, Displays cardinal directions

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove advertisements. | $3.99 | one-time |
| Forever plan | $29.99 | one-time |


### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-gps-and-level/id1575153106)

Navigate outdoors with this intuitive tool. Get precise location coordinates, plan around sunset/sunrise, and use the built-in flashlight. Features a rotating map view and offline functionality for reliable use anywhere.

**Highlights:** Precise latitude and longitude coordinates, Real-time sunset and sunrise times, Integrated flashlight, Water level tool, Compass orientation on rotating map, Offline functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Digital compass for you free?

Simple Digital compass for you 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, Simple Digital compass for you or Compass?

Simple Digital compass for you is rated higher. Simple Digital compass for you averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Compass averages 4.7 from 196 ratings.

### Do Simple Digital compass for you or Compass have ads?

Both Simple Digital compass for you and Compass show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Digital compass for you or Compass?

Simple Digital compass for you ships an update every 51 months, and Compass every 3 months. Most recently, Simple Digital compass for you was updated on September 21, 2026 and Compass on September 14, 2026.

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