Compass Free vs Compass X°
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass Free
This app functions as a sundial to determine cardinal directions using sunlight. Align the shadow of your finger with the app's shading to find north, south, east, and west.
- Measures cardinal points
- Uses sunlight
- Aligns finger shadow
- Indicates directions
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Compass is a measuring instrument which indicates true direction under the sunlight. Put your finger in the middle of the compass and line it's shadow up with the app's shading.
Compass X°
Navigate with a highly accurate and user-friendly compass tool. This app provides precise direction for hiking, traveling, or exploring with a sleek, easy-to-read interface. It works offline and supports both magnetic and true north.
- Accurate and responsive compass
- Works offline without internet/GPS
- Simple and intuitive design
- Supports magnetic and true north
- Lightweight and fast performance
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Find your way with our highly accurate and user-friendly Compass tool! Whether you're hiking, traveling, or simply exploring, this app is designed to provide precise direction every time. With a sleek interface and easy-to-read compass dial, you'll never lose your sense of direction again. Key Features: - Accurate and responsive compass for quick navigation - Works without an internet connection or GPS signal - Simple and intuitive design for easy use - Perfect for outdoor activities like hiking, camping, or road trips - Lightweight and fast performance - Supports both magnetic and true north - Our Compass tool app is your reliable navigation companion—ideal for anyone from seasoned adventurers to casual travelers. Download today and always stay on course!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compass Free at none against Compass X°'s 1. Compass Free also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Compass X°'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 22 months). On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Compass X° sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Compass Free asks for nothing beyond the download.
Compass Free ships an update every 22 months, Compass X° every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass Free | Compass X° |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (50 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 50 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masayuki Akamatsu | Hubert Willy Lehmann |
Customer experience
Compass Free
Compass X°
Bugs and requests
Compass Free
Reported bugs
2 issues- Causes device freezes or crashes
- Inaccurate compass readings
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for southern hemisphere
- Integrate with GPS for more accurate direction
- Provide night mode or moonlight option
- Improve instructions and user guidance
Compass X°
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Compass Free
No in-app purchases
Compass X°
- Remove Ads$1.99
