Comparison

Compass Direction vs Azimut

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

Head to head
About

Compass Direction

This app provides accurate compass headings and directions with a real-time GPS map. Easily switch between map and camera views, and access features like altitude, speed, and a torch. Enjoy a beautiful and intuitive interface with haptic feedback and accessibility support.

Highlights
  • Accurate compass headings and directions
  • Real-time GPS map with zoom
  • Altitude, latitude, and longitude display
  • Speedometer
  • Integrated torch
  • Switch between map and camera view
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AS FEATURED ON: TechRadar and more. Compass Direction - Digital is an easy to use compass app which allows you to find accurate compass headings and directions along with a realtime GPS map. Switch between the map and the view by holding the device up! WHY YOU’LL LOVE COMPASS DIRECTION - DIGITAL: The app allows you to use a digital compass - and it looks beautiful whilst doing so! NOTABLE FEATURES: • The app includes heading, direction, altitude, latitude, longitude, speedometer, and a torch • Switch between map types by tapping the screen and pinch to zoom in/out • Switch between the map and view by holding the device up • Accurate realtime compass direction and heading • Realtime GPS coordinates • Simple and beautiful user interface • Small haptics when interacting, improving the overall experience • VoiceOver support • 3D Touch GET IN TOUCH: If you have any questions or feedback, I'm all ears. Compass Direction - Digital was created by an individual in his free time, and I’d love to know what you think. I’m available through Twitter @elohohel. Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Azimut

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This app is a sort of a personal compass, that--instead of pointing to the north--points to locations that you can create and choose for yourself. It shows the direction to the selected target location as well as the distance. It can be useful when hiking, biking or travelling (even without an internet connection), but it can also be a fun way to test your sense of direction :-)

Screenshots

Compass Direction4 screens
Azimut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Azimut at none against Compass Direction's 9. Azimut also leads on ads (none vs shown). Compass Direction's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and chart position (#161 vs unranked). On price and device support 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 Direction sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Azimut asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass Direction ships an update every 3 days, Azimut fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Compass Direction versus Azimut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass DirectionAzimut
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#161 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRihab MehboobGerard Broeksteeg

Bugs and requests

Compass Direction

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Compass always showing wrong directions
  • App freezes or becomes non-functional
  • Restore purchase feature not working
  • App crashing or not loading properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to calibrate the compass
  • Option to purchase a one-time fee instead of subscription
  • Offline map support
  • Ability to set waypoints and get directions

Azimut

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Compass Direction

Subscriptions7
  • Compass 1 Week$3.997 Days
  • Compass 1 Week$4.997 Days
  • Compass 1 Month3 Days trial$5.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Compass 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • Compass 1 Year3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Compass 6 Months$29.996 Months
  • Compass 1 Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Compass Lifetime$69.99
  • Compass Lifetime$99.99
None

Azimut

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass Direction free?
Compass Direction is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Azimut free?
Azimut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Compass Direction or Azimut have ads?
Compass Direction shows ads; Azimut does not.
Which is updated more often, Compass Direction or Azimut?
Compass Direction ships an update every 3 days, and Azimut fortnightly. Most recently, Compass Direction was updated on October 15, 2026 and Azimut on September 26, 2026.

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