# Best Compass™ vs (fun) Compass

The clearest difference is rating: Best Compass™ at 4.7 against (fun) Compass's 4.0. Best Compass™ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). (fun) Compass's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. (fun) Compass sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Best Compass™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Best Compass™ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Best Compass™ has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Best Compass™ ships an update every 9 months, (fun) Compass every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Best Compass™ | (fun) Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-compass/id1516583230/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-compass-navigate/id6755642122/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tue Nguyen Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/434811167) | [Mehdi El Moussali](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502297108) |

## 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


### (fun) Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-compass-navigate/id6755642122)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Best Compass™ free?

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

### Is (fun) Compass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Best Compass™ or (fun) Compass?

Best Compass™ is rated higher. Best Compass™ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while (fun) Compass averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Best Compass™ or (fun) Compass have ads?

Neither Best Compass™ nor (fun) Compass shows ads.

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

Best Compass™ ships an update every 9 months, and (fun) Compass every 4 days. Most recently, Best Compass™ was updated on October 18, 2026 and (fun) Compass on October 14, 2026.

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