# Compass Guide vs (fun) Compass

The clearest difference is rating: Compass Guide at 4.5 against (fun) Compass's 4.0. Compass Guide also leads on ratings volume (126 vs 2) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). (fun) Compass's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass Guide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass Guide has 126 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Compass Guide ships an update fortnightly, (fun) Compass every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass Guide | (fun) Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-guidenavigation-app/id1631831937/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-compass-navigate/id6755642122/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **126** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APPS BAY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599035519) | [Mehdi El Moussali](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502297108) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-guidenavigation-app/id1631831937)

This application provides directional guidance and heading information using your device's compass. It's designed to help users find their way in various situations.

**Highlights:** Directional finding, Heading information, Outdoor navigation aid, Hiking GPS support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


### (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 Guide free?

Compass Guide 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 Guide or (fun) Compass?

Compass Guide is rated higher. Compass Guide averages 4.5 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while (fun) Compass averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Compass Guide or (fun) Compass have ads?

Compass Guide shows ads; (fun) Compass does not.

### Which is updated more often, Compass Guide or (fun) Compass?

Compass Guide ships an update fortnightly, and (fun) Compass every 4 days. Most recently, Compass Guide was updated on October 15, 2026 and (fun) Compass on October 14, 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.*