Comparison

Compass Direction vs Decimal Compass

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
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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/

About

Decimal Compass

Easily save, share, and find important locations with human-readable decimal coordinates. This app combines familiar compass functionality with powerful location memory, perfect for hikers, drivers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Human-readable decimal coordinates
  • Save unlimited locations with notes
  • Instant coordinate sharing
  • Intuitive compass design
  • Location memory
Features
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Never lose track of important spots again. Decimal Compass combines the familiar compass functionality you know with powerful location features that make finding and sharing places effortless. Key Features: - Human-readable coordinates - View your location in easy-to-read decimal degrees format - Location memory - Save unlimited locations with optional notes (parked car, hiking trail, campsite) - Instant sharing - Copy coordinates to clipboard with one tap - Clean, intuitive design - All the compass functionality you need, nothing you don't Perfect for: - Hikers marking trail points and campsites - Drivers remembering parking spots - Outdoor enthusiasts sharing fishing holes and viewpoints - Emergency responders needing precise coordinates - Anyone who needs to save and share exact locations Why Decimal Compass? While your phone's built-in compass shows where you're facing, Decimal Compass shows where you ARE - and remembers it. The decimal coordinate format is easier to read, type, and share than traditional degrees/minutes/seconds. Simple, reliable, and built for real-world use. Download Decimal Compass and never lose your way back to what matters.

Screenshots

Compass Direction4 screens
Decimal Compass2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Decimal Compass at none against Compass Direction's 9. Decimal 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 (#171 vs unranked). 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. Decimal Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Decimal 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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Compass Direction versus Decimal Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass DirectionDecimal Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.7K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.7K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#171 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRihab MehboobQi Machine LLC

Customer experience

Compass Direction

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

Decimal Compass

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Decimal Compass

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

Decimal Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass Direction free?
Compass Direction is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Decimal Compass free?
Decimal Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Compass Direction or Decimal Compass?
Decimal Compass is rated higher. Compass Direction averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Decimal Compass averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Compass Direction or Decimal Compass have ads?
Compass Direction shows ads; Decimal Compass does not.

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