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 navigation app provides a digital compass and map to help you find your way. It displays your current GPS location, address, and direction, with features like a torchlight and traffic information.

Highlights
  • Digital compass with map integration
  • Displays current GPS location and address
  • Shows true and magnetic north
  • Torchlight function
  • Traffic information
  • Distance measurement
Features
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Digital Compass Map app for your device! Incredibly simple and very useful compass & map app, Your GPS information like address, latitude, longitude, altitude, speed will be shown on the map. Best Compass with Map, is a smartphone tool available for identify the direction. Easy to use in combination with maps, explore at hand. => How to Use Compass for Maps : - Keep your phone parallel to the ground and turned toward the arrow that you want to define - Combined with maps, navigating the path has never been easier - Compass Map will display on-screen directions and degrees Features: - Display your current position via GPS - Identify your current location accurately on the map - Equivalent measuring system when determining the level of flatness => Features : - Explore places like restaurant, hospital, bar, bank, ATM, coffee shop, gas station etc. - Turn on the Torch Light in dark with one tap - Find traffic around you before you plan to travel out - Get compass directions - Current address will show on the Map - if there are network, the address will auto update periodically - shows direction of north, south, east and west - shows the true north, magnetic north - Large numbers and large rotating bezel - Find area by Lat-Long or Co-ordinates - Distance results will be output in meters, kilometers, nautical mile, feet & miles, yards. - Support coordinate at your position - Display your current position via GPS - Identify your current location accurately on the map

About

Compass

Navigate with precision using this stylish app that shows your direction, altitude, coordinates, and barometric pressure. Explore two distinct visual themes for an immersive experience, ideal for any outdoor or urban journey.

Highlights
  • Accurate direction display
  • Real-time altitude and elevation
  • Latitude/longitude coordinates
  • Barometric pressure readings
  • Movement speed tracking
  • Two visual themes
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This is a sleek and stylish compass app that accurately displays your current direction, altitude, latitude/longitude coordinates, real-time barometric pressure, movement speed, and geographic location. Featuring two meticulously designed visual themes—"Classic" and "Sunset"—each with premium color schemes for an immersive experience, it’s the perfect companion for outdoor adventures and urban navigation.

Screenshots

Compass4 screens
Compass3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compass at 68% against Compass's 0%. Compass also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). Compass's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 1 one-off in-app purchase and Compass sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Compass's written reviews are positive against 68% of Compass's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass ships an update every 8 months, Compass every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Compass versus Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompassCompass
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (26 ratings)4.6 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews68.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNalin Savaliya伟 雷

Customer experience

Compass

All ratings26 ratings
Positive65.4%
Neutral11.5%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Compass

All ratings25 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral7.9%
Negative23.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Compass

One-time1
  • Compass with Maps$4.99
2 purchases

Compass

One-time2
  • life member$0.99
  • VIP$0.99

Questions

Is Compass free?
Compass 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, Compass or Compass?
Compass is rated higher. Compass averages 3.8 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Compass averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.
Do Compass or Compass have ads?
Both Compass and Compass show ads.
Which is updated more often, Compass or Compass?
Compass ships an update every 8 months, and Compass every 2 weeks. Most recently, Compass was updated on July 7, 2026 and Compass on September 21, 2026.

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