# Cuspart vs Compass mini

The clearest difference is update cadence: Compass mini at every 5 weeks against Cuspart's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cuspart sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Compass mini sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cuspart ships an update every 3 months, Compass mini every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cuspart | Compass mini |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-mini/id6443833141/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **59** |
| Positive reviews | — | 95.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mustafa Tolga DALBUDAK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479052908) | [鑫 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439411405) |

## What reviewers say

### Cuspart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuspart-altimeter/id1673776644)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 Month Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Pro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Espresso | $1.49 | one-time |
| Flat White | $1.99 | one-time |
| Caffè Americano | $2.49 | one-time |
| Caffè Mocha | $2.99 | one-time |
| Classic Hot Chocolate | $3.49 | one-time |
| Special Hot Chocolate | $3.99 | one-time |


### Compass mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-mini/id6443833141)

This app provides a minimalist compass for identifying direction. It also displays altitude, barometric pressure, and coordinate information for your current location. Additional features include sunrise/sunset times and solar angles, with offline usability and widget support.

**Highlights:** Direction identification, Altitude and barometric pressure, Coordinate navigation, Location bookmarking, Sunrise and sunset times, Solar elevation and azimuth, Offline usability

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compass mini · Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cuspart free?

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

### Is Compass mini free?

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

### Do Cuspart or Compass mini have ads?

Neither Cuspart nor Compass mini shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cuspart or Compass mini?

Cuspart ships an update every 3 months, and Compass mini every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cuspart was updated on September 13, 2026 and Compass mini on September 23, 2026.

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