# Compass Direction vs Neo Compass

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Neo Compass at none against Compass Direction's 9. Neo Compass also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Compass Direction's advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 1) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass Direction sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Neo Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Neo Compass holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass Direction has 2.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass Direction | Neo Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-direction-digital/id1620523385/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-compass/id6476523914/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rihab Mehboob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441916319) | [Global Tactile, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635396885) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass Direction

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-direction-digital/id1620523385)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compass 1 Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Compass 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Compass 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Compass 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Compass 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |
| Compass 6 Months | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Compass 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Compass Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |
| Compass Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Accurate and easy to use
- 💡 Useful for specific use cases
- 👍 Visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate compass direction
- 🔒 Requires subscription to use
- 🔒 No free trial
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 🔒 Forces users to subscribe

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Neo Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-compass/id6476523914)

This navigation app helps users stay on course during outdoor activities and low-visibility conditions. It is designed to work with a specialized controller for tactile feedback, enhancing navigation and gaming experiences.

**Highlights:** Tactile navigation, Low-visibility guidance, Outdoor activity aid, Labyrinthine gaming, Cybernetic control integration, Visually impaired traveler assistance

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass Direction free?

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

### Is Neo Compass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Compass Direction or Neo Compass?

Neo Compass is rated higher. Compass Direction averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Neo Compass averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Compass Direction or Neo Compass have ads?

Compass Direction shows ads; Neo Compass does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*