# Compass vs Wärtsilä Pilot PRO

The clearest difference is price: Wärtsilä Pilot PRO at Free against Compass's $0.99. Wärtsilä Pilot PRO also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (50% vs 12%). Compass's advantage is chart position (#195 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Wärtsilä Pilot PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Compass's written reviews are positive against 50% of Wärtsilä Pilot PRO's.

Compass ships an update every 6 months, Wärtsilä Pilot PRO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass | Wärtsilä Pilot PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id288420566/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wartsila-pilot-pro/id825597942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 11.6% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Piet Jonas](https://appshunter.io/developer/288060167) | [Wartsila Voyage Sweden AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/398456165) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id288420566)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Provides a digital compass using your device's magnetic sensor or a sun-based calculation. Ideal for outdoor adventures like hiking and camping, offering reliable direction finding even without magnetic interference.

**Highlights:** Magnetic compass functionality, Sun compass for direction finding, Works without magnetic interference, Suitable for hiking and camping, Utilizes device sensors

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well on older devices
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Offers sun and magnetic compass options
- 👍 Maintains compatibility with older iOS versions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Does not work as a traditional compass
- 👎 Requires sunlight to function
- 👎 Misleading app description
- 👎 Users feel ripped off/scammed
- 👎 Inaccurate direction readings

**Reported bugs**

- Compass needle doesn't move
- Inaccurate direction readings
- App doesn't work on iPhone/iPod Touch
- App is slow
- App uses location services and Google Maps, subject to distortions

**Requested features**

- Add text to main display indicating "Point iPhone at the sun"
- Remove unnecessary website buttons


### Wärtsilä Pilot PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wartsila-pilot-pro/id825597942)

This application provides advanced navigational tools for maritime professionals, including deep sea, channel, river, and harbor pilots. It supports various chart formats and integrates with GPS and AIS sensors for precise positioning and data logging.

**Highlights:** AIS Class A and NMEA sensor integration, TX-97, S-63, and S-57 chart support, Docking Mode and Conning Display, Fore & Aft Speed and COG vectors, Extended Data Logging and Playback, Route and Track creation/monitoring, AIS Target presentation and calculations

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass free?

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

### Is Wärtsilä Pilot PRO free?

Wärtsilä Pilot PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Compass or Wärtsilä Pilot PRO?

Wärtsilä Pilot PRO is rated higher. Compass averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Wärtsilä Pilot PRO averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Compass or Wärtsilä Pilot PRO have ads?

Neither Compass nor Wärtsilä Pilot PRO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compass or Wärtsilä Pilot PRO?

Compass ships an update every 6 months, and Wärtsilä Pilot PRO every 2 months. Most recently, Compass was updated on September 21, 2026 and Wärtsilä Pilot PRO on September 17, 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.*