# Compass Direction vs Compass & Coordinates Locator

The clearest difference is update cadence: Compass Direction at every 3 days against Compass & Coordinates Locator's every 2 months. Compass Direction also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass Direction sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Compass & Coordinates Locator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Compass Direction against 4.5 for Compass & Coordinates Locator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 920 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Compass Direction's written reviews are positive against 36% of Compass & Coordinates Locator's.

Compass Direction ships an update every 3 days, Compass & Coordinates Locator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass Direction | Compass & Coordinates Locator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-direction-digital/id1620523385/reviews)** | [4.5 (920 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-and-coordinates-locator/id6745093213/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 920 |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | **36.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#175** | #184 |
| Size | 4 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rihab Mehboob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441916319) | [ALVICOMP OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793323182) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass Direction

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

**Currently charting:** #175 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


### Compass & Coordinates Locator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-and-coordinates-locator/id6745093213)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides accurate directional guidance with a digital compass, wind direction, and Qibla finder. It offers offline functionality, location saving, weather updates, and altitude monitoring, making it a versatile navigation tool for various outdoor activities and everyday use.

**Highlights:** Accurate digital compass, Wind direction indicator, True/Magnetic North toggle, Qibla finder with reminders, Offline functionality, Save favorite locations, Weather and altitude data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass Direction free?

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

### Is Compass & Coordinates Locator free?

Compass & Coordinates Locator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Compass Direction or Compass & Coordinates Locator?

Compass Direction is rated higher. Compass Direction averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Compass & Coordinates Locator averages 4.5 from 920 ratings.

### Do Compass Direction or Compass & Coordinates Locator have ads?

Both Compass Direction and Compass & Coordinates Locator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compass Direction or Compass & Coordinates Locator?

Compass Direction ships an update every 3 days, and Compass & Coordinates Locator every 2 months. Most recently, Compass Direction was updated on September 24, 2026 and Compass & Coordinates Locator on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Compass Direction or Compass & Coordinates Locator?

Compass Direction currently peaks at #175 in the App Store charts, and Compass & Coordinates Locator at #184. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*