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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You can find directions without a magnetic compass, as long as there is sunlight. Hold your finger upright at the center of the screen and turn your device. Just line up the white line with your finger's shadow, and the correct directions are shown. It needs neither GPS nor a network connection and works completely standalone. Just make sure your device's clock is set correctly.
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 rating: Compass X° at 3.4 against Compass Free's 2.1. Compass X° also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 months). Compass Free's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (49 vs 5). 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 X° holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass Free has 49 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Compass Free's written reviews are positive against 50% of Compass X°'s.
Compass Free ships an update every 10 months, Compass X° every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass Free | Compass X° |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (49 ratings) | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 49 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 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
