# Best Compass™ vs Compass

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Best Compass™ at 75% against Compass's 17%. Best Compass™ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Compass's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 9 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Best Compass™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Best Compass™ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Best Compass™ has 1.2K ratings behind it against 222, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Best Compass™'s written reviews are positive against 17% of Compass's.

Best Compass™ ships an update every 9 months, Compass every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Best Compass™ | Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-compass/id1516583230/reviews)** | [4.1 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-coordinates-locator/id6473898692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 222 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 14 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tue Nguyen Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/434811167) | [Rychard Matskevich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395390712) |

## What reviewers say

### Best Compass™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-compass/id1516583230)

Navigate with ease using this directional tool. It displays your precise geographical coordinates, current location, and elevation. Features include True North calibration and directional marking for efficient travel.

**Highlights:** Latitude and Longitude Display, Location and Elevation Information, True North Calibration, Directional Marking, Accurate Navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Accurate
- 👍 Simple to use
- 👍 Reliable
- 👍 Helpful for specific use cases (e.g. astronomy, navigation)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate compass direction
- 🔍 Unclear if showing magnetic or true north
- 🔍 Needs calibration or resetting

**Reported bugs**

- Compass pointing in wrong direction (e.g. south instead of north)
- Losing direction when pointing north

**Requested features**

- Ability to correct for magnetic declination
- Option to display true north by default


### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-coordinates-locator/id6473898692)

This navigation app offers multiple compass styles, real-time weather data, and a Qibla finder. It includes a built-in altimeter and customizable themes for an enhanced outdoor and spiritual journey.

**Highlights:** Multiple compass interfaces, Real-time weather data, Live Activity & Dynamic Island support, Qibla finder, Built-in altimeter, Light & Dark themes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compass Family Weekly Trial 3 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Compass Premium Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Compass Premium Quarterly | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Compass Premium Yearly Trial 3 | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Best Compass™ free?

Best Compass™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Compass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Best Compass™ or Compass?

Best Compass™ is rated higher. Best Compass™ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Compass averages 4.1 from 222 ratings.

### Do Best Compass™ or Compass have ads?

Neither Best Compass™ nor Compass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Best Compass™ or Compass?

Best Compass™ ships an update every 9 months, and Compass every 5 days. Most recently, Best Compass™ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Compass on November 4, 2026.

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