Comparison

Compass Direction vs (fun) 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

(fun) Compass

This app offers a modern, minimalist, and accurate compass experience with beautiful handcrafted skins and subtle animations. It provides essential navigation features without internet, ideal for travel, exploration, and everyday use. Widgets offer instant direction at a glance.

Highlights
  • Modern and minimalist interface
  • Highly accurate compass
  • Handcrafted skins
  • Smooth animations and haptics
  • Home screen widgets
  • Offline functionality
Features
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A compass should feel simple, accurate, and effortless, not dated or cluttered. (fun) Compass reimagines this essential tool into a beautifully modern experience. Clean typography, soft animation, subtle haptics, handcrafted skins, and thoughtful details turn everyday navigation into a tiny moment of delight. Our mission is simple: we turn simple utilities into small moments of joy. (fun) Compass brings that philosophy to one of the most universal tools ever created. A Modern, Minimal Compass (fun) Compass is designed as a clean, readable, and highly accurate compass you can rely on anytime. The large typographic direction letter makes orientation effortless. Optional degrees provide precise direction when you need it. Subtle rings respond smoothly to movement, giving you a clear sense of heading without distraction. Whether you’re using it as a simple compass for quick checks or as an accurate compass for travel and navigation, the interface always stays minimal, elegant, and calm. Perfect for Travel & Everyday Navigation Use (fun) Compass as your travel compass on trips, hikes, and new cities—or as a free compass app for quick direction checks at home. Ideal for: • Travel and city exploration • Photography orientation • Outdoor navigation • Home and office alignment • Everyday directional awareness With no internet required, it’s reliable anywhere. Beautiful Skins Choose from a curated collection of 9 handcrafted skins: • Minimalist Light • Minimalist Dark • Ice Glass • Pearl • Carbon • Slate • Graphite • Plus more Common, Rare, Epic, and Legendary looks Each finish gives your compass a unique character—soft gradients, textured surfaces, frosted glass, or bold dark tones. Switch skins anytime to match your mood or environment. Feel the Difference (fun) Compass elevates a simple tool with small touches that make it feel alive: • Subtle haptics on cardinal points (Compass+) • Soft magnetic tick sound (Compass+) • Smooth orientation animation • Clean, quiet interface • Minimal view mode (Compass+) • North dot indicator (Compass+) Every detail is refined, warm, and satisfying—never noisy or intrusive. Widgets for Instant Direction Add large typographic compass widgets to your Home Screen. Quickly check your heading, degrees, or north direction without opening the app. Widgets support selected skins, making your setup both useful and beautiful. Upgrade to Compass+ Unlock the full experience: • All skins • Haptics • Sound • Degrees • North dot • Minimal view • Widgets • Future updates and skins Choose monthly, yearly, or lifetime—support our work and enjoy every premium feature. Designed With Care (fun) Compass is part of the (fun) family of modern utilities—apps built to transform simple tools into delightful experiences. We believe that even the smallest everyday interactions deserve attention, personality, and craft. If you value clean design, calm interfaces, and thoughtful details, this is the compass you’ll love using daily—whether for navigation, travel, direction, or simply a moment of visual enjoyment. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GGduvRVdPEk4ASX04e5As3OERoDEkq9NyKAhaqj2nJg/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.7rikaxfdbgfd

Screenshots

Compass Direction4 screens
(fun) Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Compass Direction at 4.6 against (fun) Compass's 4.0. Compass Direction also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 2) and chart position (#173 vs unranked). (fun) Compass's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and (fun) Compass sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Compass Direction holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass Direction has 2.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass Direction ships an update every 3 days, (fun) Compass every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Compass Direction versus (fun) Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass Direction(fun) Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.7K ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews34.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.7K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#173 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRihab MehboobMehdi El Moussali

Customer experience

Compass Direction

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

(fun) Compass

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
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

(fun) 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
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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
One-time2
  • Compass Lifetime$69.99
  • Compass Lifetime$99.99
6 purchases

(fun) Compass

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$5.991 Year
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  • Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$14.99
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Compass Direction free?
Compass Direction is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is (fun) Compass free?
(fun) Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Compass Direction or (fun) Compass?
Compass Direction is rated higher. Compass Direction averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while (fun) Compass averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Compass Direction or (fun) Compass have ads?
Compass Direction shows ads; (fun) Compass does not.
Which is updated more often, Compass Direction or (fun) Compass?
Compass Direction ships an update every 3 days, and (fun) Compass every 4 days. Most recently, Compass Direction was updated on October 13, 2026 and (fun) Compass on September 28, 2026.

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