# Compass Direction vs Decimal Compass

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 (#181 vs unranked). 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. Decimal Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass Direction | Decimal 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/decimal-compass/id6747599580/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 | **#181** | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rihab Mehboob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441916319) | [Qi Machine LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249045808) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass Direction

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

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Free · Navigation, #185 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


### Decimal Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decimal-compass/id6747599580)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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