# CompassTip vs NorthPin Compass

The clearest difference is ads: NorthPin Compass at none against CompassTip's shown. CompassTip's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CompassTip sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and NorthPin Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CompassTip ships an update every 3 months, NorthPin Compass every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CompassTip | NorthPin Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northpin-compass/id6759530518/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 248 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tanadium Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/523376499) | [Huseyin Bicen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868493271) |

## What reviewers say

### CompassTip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compasstip-ar-compass/id1483446151)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Ad-Free Annual Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Purchase 200 Beans | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 10000 Beans | $59.99 | one-time |


### NorthPin Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northpin-compass/id6759530518)

Easily save and navigate back to important locations like your parked car or campsite. Offers live directional guidance, customizable compass styles, and convenient widget support. Share locations with others, even before they install the app.

**Highlights:** Save and follow locations, Live directional guidance, Customizable compass styles, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Share saved places, Global directions (Qibla, etc.)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NorthPin Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CompassTip free?

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

### Is NorthPin Compass free?

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

### Do CompassTip or NorthPin Compass have ads?

CompassTip shows ads; NorthPin Compass does not.

### Which is updated more often, CompassTip or NorthPin Compass?

CompassTip ships an update every 3 months, and NorthPin Compass every 6 weeks. Most recently, CompassTip was updated on November 3, 2026 and NorthPin Compass on November 13, 2026.

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