Comparison

Compass Direction vs Compass Pro

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
Read full description

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

Compass Pro

This app provides a clear and fast compass for your iPhone and iPad. It displays magnetic heading, precise degrees, GPS coordinates, and elevation. It also offers an optional place name when you are online, making it useful for outdoor activities and everyday navigation.

Highlights
  • Magnetic heading and precise degrees
  • Live GPS latitude and longitude
  • Elevation in meters
  • Optional place name via geocoding
  • Haptic feedback near cardinal directions
  • Light and dark appearance
Features
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Compass Pro is a clear, fast compass for iPhone and iPad: magnetic heading, precise degrees, GPS coordinates, elevation, and optional place name when you are online. WHAT YOU GET • Bold compass dial that follows your heading, with full or shorthand direction labels (configurable). • True direction context for labels and degrees, with magnetic heading for the needle. • Live latitude and longitude in an easy-to-read format. • Elevation in meters from your current location. • Optional city or area name via reverse geocoding when a network is available. • Haptic feedback near cardinal and intercardinal directions. • Light and dark appearance to match your preference. BUILT FOR OUTDOORS AND EVERYDAY USE Use it for hiking, camping, travel, or any time you need bearing, coordinates, and height above sea level without a cluttered map UI. PRIVACY & SUPPORT Location is used only to provide compass, coordinates, elevation, and optional geocoding as described in our privacy policy. Support: https://pankajgaikar.com Privacy: https://pankajgaikar.com/compass-pro-privacy.html Terms: https://pankajgaikar.com/compass-pro-terms.html The app may show ads in some screens. Thank you for using Compass Pro.

Screenshots

Compass Direction4 screens
Compass Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compass Pro at none against Compass Direction's 9. Compass Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown). Compass Direction's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 6). 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. Compass Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Compass Direction holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass Direction has 2.7K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass Direction ships an update every 3 days, Compass Pro every 15 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Compass Direction versus Compass Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass DirectionCompass Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.7K ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews34.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.7K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 15 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#187 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRihab MehboobPankaj Gaikar

Customer experience

Compass Direction

All ratings2,704 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive34.5%
Neutral5.2%
Negative60.3%

Compass Pro

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

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

Compass Pro

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

Compass Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass Direction free?
Compass Direction is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Compass Pro free?
Compass Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Compass Direction or Compass Pro?
Compass Direction is rated higher. Compass Direction averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Compass Pro averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Compass Direction or Compass Pro have ads?
Compass Direction shows ads; Compass Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Compass Direction or Compass Pro?
Compass Direction ships an update every 3 days, and Compass Pro every 15 months. Most recently, Compass Direction was updated on November 3, 2026 and Compass Pro on November 3, 2026.

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