Comparison

Nective vs Compass

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

Head to head
About

Nective

Features
Read full description

Nective – Control your home from anywhere. The official app for Nective System home automation modules connects you to lighting, heating, shutters, gates, and more over the internet. What you can control Lighting – switches, dimmers, RGB dimmers Shutters and windows Heating and cooling Gates and garage doors Ramp heating Sockets and IO modules Sensors (motion, light, etc.) Pool and sauna Ventilation Features Smart scenarios – Time-based, conditional, and multi-condition automations, including sunrise/sunset schedules Push notifications – Alerts when scenarios run or when something needs attention Biometric login – Face ID or Touch ID for quick, secure access QR code setup – Scan your Nective module to add your building in seconds Multiple buildings – Switch between homes from one app Favourites – Pin rooms, scenarios, and devices for quick access Customisation – Create rooms, scenarios, and use light or dark theme How it works Nective communicates with your Nective System module over the internet. All connected devices appear in the app, so you can view status and control them remotely. Setup is simple and does not require programming. Languages: Hungarian, English, German, Spanish, French Works with Nective System modules. Requires internet connection.

About

Compass

Features
Read full description

This app works with Compass-cleaner CE1000 & CE2000

Screenshots

Nective4 screens
Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nective at every 3 weeks against Compass's every 9 months. Nective also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nective ships an update every 3 weeks, Compass every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Nective versus Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNectiveCompass
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvotronics KFTWYBOTICS CO.,LTD

In-app purchases

None

Nective

No in-app purchases

None

Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nective free?
Nective is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Compass free?
Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nective or Compass have ads?
Neither Nective nor Compass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nective or Compass?
Nective ships an update every 3 weeks, and Compass every 9 months. Most recently, Nective was updated on August 18, 2026 and Compass on September 18, 2026.

Other comparisons