# Watch Compass vs Compass & Coordinates Locator

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Watch Compass | Compass & Coordinates Locator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-compass-gps-tracks/id1438389461/reviews)** | [4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-and-coordinates-locator/id6745093213/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 5.0% of reviews | **46.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 4 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bernhard Hering](https://appshunter.io/developer/327542085) | [ALVICOMP OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793323182) |

## What reviewers say

### Watch Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-compass-gps-tracks/id1438389461)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compass Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Compass Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### Compass & Coordinates Locator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-and-coordinates-locator/id6745093213)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*