# Altimeter PRO with Compass vs Compass mini

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compass mini at 96% against Altimeter PRO with Compass's 0%. Compass mini also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Altimeter PRO with Compass's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Altimeter PRO with Compass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Compass mini sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Compass mini holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass mini has 61 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Altimeter PRO with Compass's written reviews are positive against 96% of Compass mini's.

Altimeter PRO with Compass ships an update every 5 months, Compass mini every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Altimeter PRO with Compass | Compass mini |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-pro-with-compass/id1454246052/reviews) | **[4.8 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-mini/id6443833141/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **61** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **95.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [健 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287497439) | [鑫 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439411405) |

## What reviewers say

### Altimeter PRO with Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-pro-with-compass/id1454246052)

This app provides real-time altitude, GPS coordinates, and air pressure readings. It includes a built-in compass and map navigation features, ideal for outdoor activities. A watermarking camera function also records location data on photos.

**Highlights:** Real-time altitude measurement, Built-in compass, Map navigation with coordinates, Accurate GPS positioning, Watermarking camera for location data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Altitude Monthly Member | $0.99 | per month |
| VIP: Remove Ads Service | $2.99 | one-time |


### Compass mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-mini/id6443833141)

This app provides a minimalist compass for identifying direction. It also displays altitude, barometric pressure, and coordinate information for your current location. Additional features include sunrise/sunset times and solar angles, with offline usability and widget support.

**Highlights:** Direction identification, Altitude and barometric pressure, Coordinate navigation, Location bookmarking, Sunrise and sunset times, Solar elevation and azimuth, Offline usability

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compass mini · Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Altimeter PRO with Compass free?

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

### Is Compass mini free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Altimeter PRO with Compass or Compass mini?

Compass mini is rated higher. Altimeter PRO with Compass averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Compass mini averages 4.8 from 61 ratings.

### Do Altimeter PRO with Compass or Compass mini have ads?

Altimeter PRO with Compass shows ads; Compass mini does not.

### Which is updated more often, Altimeter PRO with Compass or Compass mini?

Altimeter PRO with Compass ships an update every 5 months, and Compass mini every 5 weeks. Most recently, Altimeter PRO with Compass was updated on October 7, 2026 and Compass mini on October 19, 2026.

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