Connect IQ™ Store vs MarinCompass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Connect IQ™ Store
Discover and download apps, widgets, and custom watch faces to enhance your device's functionality. Stream music, track health metrics, and personalize your experience all from one central store.
- Download free apps
- Music streaming integration
- Personalize with widgets
- Custom watch faces
- Data fields customization
- Manage downloads
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Your device with your apps — all in one place. The Connect IQ Store is where you can download free apps, such as Uber and SmartThings, for more functionality. Put music streaming services right on your watch for music on the go. Personalize your devices with widgets, data fields and even custom watch faces. Then, manage all your downloads in the store.
MarinCompass
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MarinCompassは、iPhoneの磁気センサーによる磁気方位を大きく見やすく表示するシンプルなコンパスアプリです。 端末を船首方向へ正しく固定して使用すると、現在の向きに応じた方位角と方位記号を確認できます。文字盤は滑らかに回転し、縦向き・横向きの画面に対応しています。 主な機能 ・0〜359°の磁気方位表示 ・N、NE、E、SE、S、SW、W、NWの方位表示 ・縦向き・横向き対応 ・方位センサーが利用できない場合の「No signal」表示 ・位置情報の許可状態と方位精度の表示 ・画面表示中のスリープ抑制 ご注意 このアプリはiPhoneの磁気センサーによる方位を表示します。GPSの進行方向(COG)は使用しません。 船体の金属、電源ケーブル、モーター、スピーカー、無線機などの近くでは磁気方位が乱れる場合があります。 本アプリは航海用機器ではなく、航行の安全や方位の正確性を保証するものではありません。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MarinCompass at weekly against Connect IQ™ Store's every 3 weeks. Connect IQ™ Store's advantage is chart position (#98 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Connect IQ™ Store ships an update every 3 weeks, MarinCompass weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Connect IQ™ Store | MarinCompass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (8.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #98 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 181 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garmin International | YOSHIKAZU OHORI |
Bugs and requests
Connect IQ™ Store
Reported bugs
5 issues- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Watch faces not installing properly
- Syncing and download problems
- Crashing and freezing on launch
- Incompatibility with newer devices
Requested features
8 requests- Smoother integration with MyFitnessPal
- Ability to save progress pics with weigh-ins
- Filter by device compatibility in app store
- Separate free and paid watch face sections
- Ability to remove unwanted watch faces/apps
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- Habit/goal setting app integration
- Enlarged digital time display option
- Custom watch face hand color display
MarinCompass
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Connect IQ™ Store
No in-app purchases
MarinCompass
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Connect IQ™ Store free?
Is MarinCompass free?
Do Connect IQ™ Store or MarinCompass have ads?
Which is updated more often, Connect IQ™ Store or MarinCompass?
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