Comparison

Spots vs (fun) Compass

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

Head to head
About

Spots

Features
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This app let you add spots and point the compass towards it How to use Spots ? 1. Add a new spot using "add" button 2. Type a name, then select "Confirm" 3. Tap "List" 4. Tap the name of the spot that you need directions for. That's all !

About

(fun) Compass

This app offers a modern, minimalist, and accurate compass experience with beautiful handcrafted skins and subtle animations. It provides essential navigation features without internet, ideal for travel, exploration, and everyday use. Widgets offer instant direction at a glance.

Highlights
  • Modern and minimalist interface
  • Highly accurate compass
  • Handcrafted skins
  • Smooth animations and haptics
  • Home screen widgets
  • Offline functionality
Features
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A compass should feel simple, accurate, and effortless, not dated or cluttered. (fun) Compass reimagines this essential tool into a beautifully modern experience. Clean typography, soft animation, subtle haptics, handcrafted skins, and thoughtful details turn everyday navigation into a tiny moment of delight. Our mission is simple: we turn simple utilities into small moments of joy. (fun) Compass brings that philosophy to one of the most universal tools ever created. A Modern, Minimal Compass (fun) Compass is designed as a clean, readable, and highly accurate compass you can rely on anytime. The large typographic direction letter makes orientation effortless. Optional degrees provide precise direction when you need it. Subtle rings respond smoothly to movement, giving you a clear sense of heading without distraction. Whether you’re using it as a simple compass for quick checks or as an accurate compass for travel and navigation, the interface always stays minimal, elegant, and calm. Perfect for Travel & Everyday Navigation Use (fun) Compass as your travel compass on trips, hikes, and new cities—or as a free compass app for quick direction checks at home. Ideal for: • Travel and city exploration • Photography orientation • Outdoor navigation • Home and office alignment • Everyday directional awareness With no internet required, it’s reliable anywhere. Beautiful Skins Choose from a curated collection of 9 handcrafted skins: • Minimalist Light • Minimalist Dark • Ice Glass • Pearl • Carbon • Slate • Graphite • Plus more Common, Rare, Epic, and Legendary looks Each finish gives your compass a unique character—soft gradients, textured surfaces, frosted glass, or bold dark tones. Switch skins anytime to match your mood or environment. Feel the Difference (fun) Compass elevates a simple tool with small touches that make it feel alive: • Subtle haptics on cardinal points (Compass+) • Soft magnetic tick sound (Compass+) • Smooth orientation animation • Clean, quiet interface • Minimal view mode (Compass+) • North dot indicator (Compass+) Every detail is refined, warm, and satisfying—never noisy or intrusive. Widgets for Instant Direction Add large typographic compass widgets to your Home Screen. Quickly check your heading, degrees, or north direction without opening the app. Widgets support selected skins, making your setup both useful and beautiful. Upgrade to Compass+ Unlock the full experience: • All skins • Haptics • Sound • Degrees • North dot • Minimal view • Widgets • Future updates and skins Choose monthly, yearly, or lifetime—support our work and enjoy every premium feature. Designed With Care (fun) Compass is part of the (fun) family of modern utilities—apps built to transform simple tools into delightful experiences. We believe that even the smallest everyday interactions deserve attention, personality, and craft. If you value clean design, calm interfaces, and thoughtful details, this is the compass you’ll love using daily—whether for navigation, travel, direction, or simply a moment of visual enjoyment. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GGduvRVdPEk4ASX04e5As3OERoDEkq9NyKAhaqj2nJg/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.7rikaxfdbgfd

Screenshots

(fun) Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spots at none against (fun) Compass's 6. (fun) Compass's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. (fun) Compass sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Spots asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spots ships an update every 9 months, (fun) Compass every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Spots versus (fun) Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpots(fun) Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuillaume ClaverieMehdi El Moussali

In-app purchases

None

Spots

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

(fun) Compass

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$5.991 Year
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  • Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$14.99
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Spots free?
Spots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is (fun) Compass free?
(fun) Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spots or (fun) Compass have ads?
Neither Spots nor (fun) Compass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spots or (fun) Compass?
Spots ships an update every 9 months, and (fun) Compass every 4 days. Most recently, Spots was updated on October 10, 2026 and (fun) Compass on September 28, 2026.

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