# MagVar vs Neo Compass

The clearest difference is price: Neo Compass at Free against MagVar's $0.99. Neo Compass also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). MagVar's advantage is chart position (#129 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Neo Compass is free to download; MagVar costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MagVar against 5.0 for Neo Compass. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MagVar | Neo Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magvar/id1670958717/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-compass/id6476523914/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Walker](https://appshunter.io/developer/299475042) | [Global Tactile, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635396885) |

## What reviewers say

### MagVar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magvar/id1670958717)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This navigation tool calculates magnetic variation, the difference between true and magnetic north, essential for plotting courses on maps. It's designed for pilots, sailors, cartographers, and anyone using maps and a compass.

**Highlights:** Magnetic variation calculation, True vs. magnetic north difference, Map overlay display, Accurate for 2025-2029, Declination and inclination calculation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Neo Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-compass/id6476523914)

This navigation app helps users stay on course during outdoor activities and low-visibility conditions. It is designed to work with a specialized controller for tactile feedback, enhancing navigation and gaming experiences.

**Highlights:** Tactile navigation, Low-visibility guidance, Outdoor activity aid, Labyrinthine gaming, Cybernetic control integration, Visually impaired traveler assistance

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MagVar free?

MagVar costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Neo Compass free?

Neo Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MagVar or Neo Compass?

MagVar and Neo Compass are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do MagVar or Neo Compass have ads?

Neither MagVar nor Neo Compass shows ads.

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