Virtual Compass º vs Compass Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Virtual Compass º
This app overlays a precise compass and GPS coordinates onto your camera's view, offering real-time direction and location tracking. Navigate easily by seeing your heading and position directly on your surroundings.
- Real-time compass direction
- Real-time compass heading
- GPS coordinates display
- Camera viewfinder integration
- Instant GPS readings
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Virtual Compass is a camera compass that accurately navigates users through virtual navigation and compass direction. Just open the app and see an accurate compass heading and compass direction displayed over what is in front of you. Your GPS coordinates are always displayed as well, so you can always identify where you are, making it easier to navigate using the virtual compass. Virtual Compass includes: -accurate realtime compass direction in big bold font -accurate realtime compass heading -your real time GPS coordinates -easy-to-use view finder (via your phone's camera) to accurately identify compass direction and compass heading. -instant gps readings -camera compass Get an accurate virtual compass reading instantly!
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Compass Pro at none against Virtual Compass º's shown. Compass Pro also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Virtual Compass º's advantage is ratings volume (308 vs 6) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, 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.
Virtual Compass º holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Compass º has 308 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Virtual Compass º ships an update every 6 months, Compass Pro every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Virtual Compass º | Compass Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (308 ratings) — better | 4.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 308 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Villegas Ventures LLC | Pankaj Gaikar |
Customer experience
Virtual Compass º
Compass Pro
In-app purchases
Virtual Compass º
No in-app purchases
Compass Pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
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