Compass Direction vs Point To
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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/
Point To
This navigation tool allows you to set a destination and always see the direction to it. Save multiple locations, customize their appearance, and sync with your smartwatch for on-the-go guidance. Pro features offer enhanced precision for your directional needs.
- Save multiple location pins
- Customize pin colors and symbols
- iPhone to Apple Watch syncing
- Precise alignment options
- Directional guidance to chosen locations
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Point To is a compass that always points to a location of your choice. It can be used to determine which direction something is relative to you. • Save multiple location pins • Recolor and set symbols for your pins • iPhone → Apple Watch syncing • Pro options for precise alignment
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Point To at 100% against Compass Direction's 34%. Point To also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). Compass Direction's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 5). 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
Both are free to download. Compass Direction sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Point To asks for nothing beyond the download.
Point To 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 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Compass Direction's written reviews are positive against 100% of Point To's.
Compass Direction ships an update every 3 days, Point To every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass Direction | Point To |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.7K ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #198 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rihab Mehboob | Zachary Coleman |
Customer experience
Compass Direction
Point To
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
Point To
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Compass Direction
- Compass 1 Week$3.997 Days
- Compass 1 Week$4.997 Days
- Compass 1 Month3 Days trial$5.991 Month
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- 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
- Compass Lifetime$69.99
- Compass Lifetime$99.99
Point To
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Compass Direction free?
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