# Simple Digital compass for you vs Compass XL

The clearest difference is ads: Compass XL at none against Simple Digital compass for you's shown. Compass XL also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 51 months) and ratings volume (15 vs 4). Simple Digital compass for you's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 XL 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 XL. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 15 respectively.

Simple Digital compass for you ships an update every 51 months, Compass XL every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Digital compass for you | Compass XL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-digital-compass-for-you/id1301201860/reviews)** | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-xl-gps-navigation/id6739737170/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **15** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 51 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bonifacio Melero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220810717) | [Mobile Card Games & Travel Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/453389232) |

## 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 XL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-xl-gps-navigation/id6739737170)

This app provides a large, clear compass display for easy navigation in any environment. It offers multiple styles, North modes, and location-based place names, with offline functionality. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks ad removal, bearing lock, and specialized display modes.

**Highlights:** Large, clear compass display, True North and Magnetic North modes, Location-based place names, Offline functionality, Bearing Lock (Pro), Night Vision Mode (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compass Pro | $1.99 | 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 XL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Digital compass for you or Compass XL?

Simple Digital compass for you is rated higher. Simple Digital compass for you averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Compass XL averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

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

Simple Digital compass for you shows ads; Compass XL does not.

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

Simple Digital compass for you ships an update every 51 months, and Compass XL every 9 days. Most recently, Simple Digital compass for you was updated on September 21, 2026 and Compass XL on September 19, 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.*