# Compass Direction vs Point To

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass Direction | Point To |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-direction-digital/id1620523385/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/point-to/id6478132992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rihab Mehboob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441916319) | [Zachary Coleman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731878074) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass Direction

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

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


### Point To

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/point-to/id6478132992)

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.

**Highlights:** Save multiple location pins, Customize pin colors and symbols, iPhone to Apple Watch syncing, Precise alignment options, Directional guidance to chosen locations

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass Direction free?

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

### Is Point To free?

Point To is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Compass Direction or Point To?

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

### Do Compass Direction or Point To have ads?

Compass Direction shows ads; Point To does not.

### Which is updated more often, Compass Direction or Point To?

Compass Direction ships an update every 3 days, and Point To every 3 weeks. Most recently, Compass Direction was updated on September 29, 2026 and Point To on September 8, 2026.

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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.*