# Compass_S vs EWSN Compass

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compass_S at none against EWSN Compass's 1. Compass_S also leads on ratings volume (281 vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.3). EWSN Compass's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (33% vs 25%). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EWSN Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Compass_S asks for nothing beyond the download.

EWSN Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass_S has 281 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Compass_S's written reviews are positive against 33% of EWSN Compass's.

Compass_S ships an update every 6 months, EWSN Compass every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass_S | EWSN Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-s/id1385372454/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewsn-compass/id1609772602/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **281** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 194 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hiroyuki uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/669938829) | [arakawa yuichiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/421879127) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass_S

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-s/id1385372454)

A straightforward compass app offering five distinct needle designs. It displays cardinal directions in multiple formats, including Japanese, and provides GPS coordinates like latitude, longitude, and altitude. The app includes features to help maintain accuracy and can be used for specific cultural practices.

**Highlights:** Five needle designs, NESW and Japanese cardinal points, Latitude, longitude, and altitude display, Accuracy guidance for level positioning, Ehomaki compass for Setsubun, Ad-free and offline modes

**In-app purchases:** none


### EWSN Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewsn-compass/id1609772602)

Easily identify cardinal directions with a clear display of East, West, South, and North. View detailed location data like latitude, longitude, altitude, and air pressure. Customize your compass with various unique designs.

**Highlights:** Cardinal direction display, Latitude and longitude, Altitude and air pressure, Customizable compass designs, Map integration

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass_S free?

Compass_S is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EWSN Compass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Compass_S or EWSN Compass?

EWSN Compass is rated higher. Compass_S averages 4.6 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while EWSN Compass averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Compass_S or EWSN Compass have ads?

Both Compass_S and EWSN Compass show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compass_S or EWSN Compass?

Compass_S ships an update every 6 months, and EWSN Compass every 3 weeks. Most recently, Compass_S was updated on November 2, 2026 and EWSN Compass on November 7, 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.*