# Compass & Altimeter vs Compass

The clearest difference is monetization model: Compass & Altimeter at free with in-app purchases against Compass's subscription. Compass & Altimeter also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 17%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Compass's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass & Altimeter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Compass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Compass & Altimeter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass & Altimeter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 217, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Compass & Altimeter's written reviews are positive against 17% of Compass's.

Compass & Altimeter ships an update monthly, Compass every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass & Altimeter | Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-and-altimeter/id1624852951/reviews)** | [4.2 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-coordinates-locator/id6473898692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 217 |
| Positive reviews | **46.4% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 27 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [明力 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460236088) | [Rychard Matskevich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395390712) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass & Altimeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-and-altimeter/id1624852951)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides precise geographical orientation with a compass and displays vital data like altitude, weather, and location. It helps users navigate, record locations, and measure real-time GPS speed, making it a useful travel companion.

**Highlights:** Accurate compass functionality, Display altitude, longitude, and latitude, Real-time weather information, Location recording, GPS speed measurement

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compass Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Compass Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Compass Premium | $18.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful compass feature
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate on iPad mini
- 🐛 Drifts out of alignment over time
- 💰 Forced premium subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Compass doesn't move
- Latitude/longitude doesn't work
- Difficult to cancel subscription

**Requested features**

- Add km/h speed option
- Improve iPad landscape mode support
- Provide a free version


### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-coordinates-locator/id6473898692)

This navigation app offers multiple compass styles, real-time weather data, and a Qibla finder. It includes a built-in altimeter and customizable themes for an enhanced outdoor and spiritual journey.

**Highlights:** Multiple compass interfaces, Real-time weather data, Live Activity & Dynamic Island support, Qibla finder, Built-in altimeter, Light & Dark themes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compass Family Weekly Trial 3 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Compass Premium Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Compass Premium Quarterly | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Compass Premium Yearly Trial 3 | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass & Altimeter free?

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

### Is Compass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Compass & Altimeter or Compass?

Compass & Altimeter is rated higher. Compass & Altimeter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Compass averages 4.2 from 217 ratings.

### Do Compass & Altimeter or Compass have ads?

Compass & Altimeter shows ads; Compass does not.

### Which is updated more often, Compass & Altimeter or Compass?

Compass & Altimeter ships an update monthly, and Compass every 5 days. Most recently, Compass & Altimeter was updated on September 24, 2026 and Compass on September 24, 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.*