Comparison

Compass Ω vs Compass XL

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

Head to head
About

Compass Ω

This navigation app provides accurate compass readings, GPS coordinates, and altitude information. It's designed for outdoor activities like hiking and camping, offering features like coordinate sharing and a built-in flashlight. An optional premium subscription removes ads and unlocks additional features.

Highlights
  • GPS coordinates
  • Altitude in feet or meters
  • Multiple coordinate formats
  • Coordinate sharing
  • Magnetic and true north
  • Flashlight
  • Speedometer
Features
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The most practical and accurate compass that is easy to use and read. Great for outdoor hiking, camping, backpacking, treks, and road trips! • GPS coordinates • Altitude in feet or meters • DMS, DDM, DD coordinates format • Coordinates sharing • Magnetic and geodetic/true north • Beautiful design • Free with ads that can be removed • Flashlight for night time usage • Speedometer • Location Disclaimer: App will not have function properly on devices without a magnetometer, such as the iPod Touch 5th generation or below.

About

Compass XL

This app provides a large, clear compass display for easy navigation in any environment. It offers multiple styles, North modes, and location-based place names, with offline functionality. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks ad removal, bearing lock, and specialized display modes.

Highlights
  • Large, clear compass display
  • True North and Magnetic North modes
  • Location-based place names
  • Offline functionality
  • Bearing Lock (Pro)
  • Night Vision Mode (Pro)
Features
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Know exactly where you are. Know exactly where you are heading. Compass XL gives you a large, precise compass designed for clarity and confidence in any environment. Your phone has a compass, but it is small and hard to read. Compass XL replaces it with bold, oversized displays that you can read at a glance — in bright sunlight, in darkness, or in motion. No internet required. No account needed. Open the app and go. FREE FEATURES: - Two compass styles: Classic and Minimal - True North and Magnetic North modes - Smooth, responsive heading display - Location-based place names - Dark mode support - Haptic feedback at cardinal points - Optimized for iPhone and iPad UPGRADE TO PRO: One purchase. Everything unlocked. No subscription. - Remove Ads — A clean, focused compass with nothing between you and your heading. - Bearing Lock — Lock any heading and follow it with confidence. A haptic pulse tells you when you are aligned. Stay on course without constantly watching the screen. - Night Vision Mode — A red-spectrum display that preserves your night-adapted eyes. Essential for stargazing, camping, and nighttime navigation. - Three additional compass styles: - Large Display — Maximum size for effortless reading at any distance - Military — Tactical precision with real-time altitude - Maritime — Nautical design with real-time altitude ADDITIONAL FEATURES: - GPS altitude display - Heading accuracy indicator - Magnetic declination data - Share your heading, coordinates, and location - Works entirely offline DESIGNED FOR: - Hikers, campers, and trail runners - Sailors and marine navigation - Military and tactical personnel - Stargazers and astronomers - Seniors and anyone who values readability - Surveyors and field professionals - Emergency preparedness - Everyday orientation in unfamiliar places Your direction. Your confidence. Your compass.

Screenshots

Compass Ω4 screens
Compass XL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Compass XL at none against Compass Ω's shown. Compass XL also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Compass Ω's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Compass Ω sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Compass XL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Compass Ω against 4.7 for Compass XL. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 15 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass Ω ships an update monthly, Compass XL every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Compass Ω versus Compass XL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass ΩCompass XL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (17 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better15
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgenii ZhidkovMobile Card Games & Travel Apps LLC

Customer experience

Compass Ω

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Compass XL

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Compass Ω

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • Premium Version$3.99
  • Premium Version$5.99
1 purchases

Compass XL

One-time1
  • Compass Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Compass Ω free?
Compass Ω is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Compass XL free?
Compass XL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Compass Ω or Compass XL?
Compass XL is rated higher. Compass Ω averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Compass XL averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Compass Ω or Compass XL have ads?
Compass Ω shows ads; Compass XL does not.
Which is updated more often, Compass Ω or Compass XL?
Compass Ω ships an update monthly, and Compass XL every 9 days. Most recently, Compass Ω was updated on October 5, 2026 and Compass XL on October 6, 2026.

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