Comparison

Watch Compass vs Compass & Coordinates Locator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Watch Compass

This app provides a live compass on your iPhone and tracks movement directions recorded by your Apple Watch. View heading and degrees on CarPlay, the Lock Screen, and in the Dynamic Island. It distinguishes between current iPhone heading and recent movement direction for enhanced orientation.

Highlights
  • Live compass dial
  • Movement direction tracking
  • CarPlay display
  • Lock Screen Live Activity
  • Direction profiles
  • GPX/CSV export
  • Apple Watch complications
Features
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Watch Compass combines a direct live compass on iPhone with the movement directions recorded by your Apple Watch. CarPlay keeps heading and degrees visible while you drive. The Live Activity also shows them on the Lock Screen, in the Dynamic Island, and in the CarPlay Dashboard. At a glance: - current heading on a focused compass dial - latest movement direction with timestamp - direction profiles for today, seven days, and 30 days - a clear history of recent measurements - a dedicated CarPlay display for heading and degrees - course tracks with distance, average course, direction changes, and GPX/CSV export - Live Activity for the Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and CarPlay Dashboard - widgets and Apple Watch complications - synchronized data across iPhone and Apple Watch Unlike a traditional compass, Watch Compass distinguishes between the current heading of your iPhone and the direction in which you were recently moving. You get immediate orientation together with a useful movement history. Compass Pro unlocks all premium features. Subscription terms: - Title: Compass Pro - Length: 1 year, auto-renewing - Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://bernhardhering.de/privacy/

About

Compass & Coordinates Locator

This app provides accurate directional guidance with a digital compass, wind direction, and Qibla finder. It offers offline functionality, location saving, weather updates, and altitude monitoring, making it a versatile navigation tool for various outdoor activities and everyday use.

Highlights
  • Accurate digital compass
  • Wind direction indicator
  • True/Magnetic North toggle
  • Qibla finder with reminders
  • Offline functionality
  • Save favorite locations
  • Weather and altitude data
Features
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Find Your Direction Anytime with Compass & Coordinates Locator - Your Ultimate Navigation Tool! Compass is a simple, accurate, and easy-to-use digital compass designed for everyone - from hikers and travelers to everyday adventurers. Whether you're exploring city streets or venturing into the great outdoors, Compass helps you find your way quickly and reliably! Key Features: * Accurate & Reliable: Utilizes your device’s sensors to deliver precise directional readings. * Wind Direction: Get real-time wind direction to assist with outdoor activities. * Switch Between True North & Magnetic North: Easily toggle the mode that suits your needs. * Qibla Finder: Locate the direction for prayer with customizable reminders. * Works Offline: No internet? No problem! Compass works anytime, anywhere. * Save Favorite Locations: Mark and store important spots for quick access later. * Location Details: View detailed info about your saved locations. * Weather Data: Check current weather conditions to stay prepared. * Customizable Display: Choose from multiple compass themes to suit your style. * Altitude Check: Monitor your elevation with ease. * Flashlight: Illuminate your path when it gets dark. * User-Friendly Interface: Clean, intuitive, and easy to read, even in challenging conditions. Why Choose Compass? 
Perfect for hiking, camping, traveling, boating, or everyday navigation.
Lightweight and optimized to save your battery life.
Trusted by thousands worldwide for accuracy and simplicity.
Regular updates bring new features and ongoing improvements. Always know which way to go, no matter where your journey leads! Subscription payments will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of your purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew and you will be charged unless auto-renew is turned off or unless you cancel at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription or trial period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. The cost of renewal depends on the Subscription Plan you choose. Privacy policy: https://alvicomp.ee/privacy/ Terms of use: https://alvicomp.ee/terms_of_use/

Screenshots

Watch Compass4 screens
Compass & Coordinates Locator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compass & Coordinates Locator at 46% against Watch Compass's 5%. Compass & Coordinates Locator also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 1) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). Watch Compass's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Watch Compass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Compass & Coordinates Locator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Watch Compass holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass & Coordinates Locator has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 5% of Watch Compass's written reviews are positive against 46% of Compass & Coordinates Locator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Watch Compass ships an update every 3 weeks, Compass & Coordinates Locator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Watch Compass versus Compass & Coordinates Locator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatch CompassCompass & Coordinates Locator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (1K ratings)
Positive reviews5.0% of reviews46.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#197 — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBernhard HeringALVICOMP OU

Customer experience

Watch Compass

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive5.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative85.0%

Compass & Coordinates Locator

All ratings920 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative53.8%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Watch Compass

Subscriptions2
  • Compass Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Compass Pro Lifetime$24.99
3 purchases

Compass & Coordinates Locator

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Watch Compass free?
Watch Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Compass & Coordinates Locator free?
Compass & Coordinates Locator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Watch Compass or Compass & Coordinates Locator?
Watch Compass is rated higher. Watch Compass averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Compass & Coordinates Locator averages 4.5 from 1K ratings.
Do Watch Compass or Compass & Coordinates Locator have ads?
Compass & Coordinates Locator shows ads; Watch Compass does not.
Which is updated more often, Watch Compass or Compass & Coordinates Locator?
Watch Compass ships an update every 3 weeks, and Compass & Coordinates Locator every 2 months. Most recently, Watch Compass was updated on November 11, 2026 and Compass & Coordinates Locator on November 8, 2026.

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