# Compass Direction vs (fun) Compass

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 (#184 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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass Direction | (fun) Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-direction-digital/id1620523385/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-compass-navigate/id6755642122/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rihab Mehboob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441916319) | [Mehdi El Moussali](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502297108) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass Direction

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

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Grossing · Navigation, #195 Top Free · 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


### (fun) Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-compass-navigate/id6755642122)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


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