Comparison

Compass vs Compass Pro

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 Pro

This app provides a clear and fast compass for your iPhone and iPad. It displays magnetic heading, precise degrees, GPS coordinates, and elevation. It also offers an optional place name when you are online, making it useful for outdoor activities and everyday navigation.

Highlights
  • Magnetic heading and precise degrees
  • Live GPS latitude and longitude
  • Elevation in meters
  • Optional place name via geocoding
  • Haptic feedback near cardinal directions
  • Light and dark appearance
Features
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Compass Pro is a clear, fast compass for iPhone and iPad: magnetic heading, precise degrees, GPS coordinates, elevation, and optional place name when you are online. WHAT YOU GET • Bold compass dial that follows your heading, with full or shorthand direction labels (configurable). • True direction context for labels and degrees, with magnetic heading for the needle. • Live latitude and longitude in an easy-to-read format. • Elevation in meters from your current location. • Optional city or area name via reverse geocoding when a network is available. • Haptic feedback near cardinal and intercardinal directions. • Light and dark appearance to match your preference. BUILT FOR OUTDOORS AND EVERYDAY USE Use it for hiking, camping, travel, or any time you need bearing, coordinates, and height above sea level without a cluttered map UI. PRIVACY & SUPPORT Location is used only to provide compass, coordinates, elevation, and optional geocoding as described in our privacy policy. Support: https://pankajgaikar.com Privacy: https://pankajgaikar.com/compass-pro-privacy.html Terms: https://pankajgaikar.com/compass-pro-terms.html The app may show ads in some screens. Thank you for using Compass Pro.

Screenshots

Compass4 screens
Compass Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compass Pro at none against Compass's 1. Compass Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). Compass's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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 1 one-off in-app purchase. Compass Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Compass Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass has 35 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass ships an update every 8 months, Compass Pro every 15 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Compass versus Compass Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompassCompass Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (35 ratings)4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNalin SavaliyaPankaj Gaikar

Customer experience

Compass

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

Compass Pro

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Compass

One-time1
  • Compass with Maps$4.99
None

Compass Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass free?
Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Compass Pro free?
Compass Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Compass or Compass Pro?
Compass Pro is rated higher. Compass averages 4.0 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Compass Pro averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Compass or Compass Pro have ads?
Compass shows ads; Compass Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Compass or Compass Pro?
Compass ships an update every 8 months, and Compass Pro every 15 months. Most recently, Compass was updated on October 24, 2026 and Compass Pro on October 24, 2026.

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