# Spyglass vs Compass ×

Spyglass and Compass × both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Spyglass's written reviews are positive against 47% of Compass ×'s. Spyglass also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and chart position (#142 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spyglass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Compass × sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Spyglass against 4.6 for Compass ×. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9K and 8.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Spyglass's written reviews are positive against 47% of Compass ×'s.

Spyglass ships an update every 6 weeks, Compass × every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spyglass | Compass × |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spyglass/id332639548/reviews)** | [4.6 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id400104835/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K | **8.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 46.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#142** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavel Ahafonau](https://appshunter.io/developer/319585607) | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) |

## What reviewers say

### Spyglass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spyglass/id332639548)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app is a comprehensive offline navigation tool for outdoor and off-road adventures. It combines a high-tech compass, GPS receiver, and augmented reality display with numerous tools for tracking, measuring, and celestial observation.

**Highlights:** Offline GPS and maps, Augmented reality display, Advanced compass and gyrocompass, Waypoint tracking and navigation, Sun, Moon, and star finder, Optical rangefinder, Camera with GPS data overlay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spyglass Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Spyglass Plus (Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Spyglass Plus (Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Spyglass Pro (Lifetime) | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Excellent navigation and mapping features
- 🔍 Highly accurate compass and location tracking
- 🔭 Useful augmented reality and sextant functions
- 📸 Ability to capture geotagged photos
- 🛠️ Comprehensive set of tools and utilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Steep learning curve and complex interface
- 🗺️ Outdated or incomplete map data in some regions
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes reported
- 💰 Subscription model for advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Compass not always accurate or consistent
- Freezing or unresponsive issues after updates
- Difficulty syncing waypoints and locations

**Requested features**

- Improved waypoint and location management
- Larger text and UI elements for better readability
- Integration with popular mapping and navigation apps
- Offline elevation data and terrain analysis
- Apple Watch companion app for on-the-go use


### Compass ×

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id400104835)

This app offers a beautifully designed compass experience for your iPhone or iPad. It provides precise GPS coordinates, altitude, sunrise/sunset times, and barometric pressure. Easily share your location and choose between magnetic or true north.

**Highlights:** Precise GPS coordinates, Altitude measurement, Sunrise and sunset times, Barometric pressure readings, Multiple coordinate formats, Coordinates sharing, Magnetic and true north

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Exceptional compass
- 🌟 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful features (elevation, coordinates, etc.)
- 🌐 Helpful for navigation and travel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass inaccuracy and inconsistency
- 💰 Expensive subscription to remove ads
- 📢 Intrusive and excessive ads
- 🔌 App crashes or stops working after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Compass not working on certain devices
- Elevation/GPS data inaccuracies
- Freezing or crashing issues

**Requested features**

- True north option
- Customizable display
- Improved calibration process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spyglass free?

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

### Is Compass × free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spyglass or Compass ×?

Spyglass is rated higher. Spyglass averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Compass × averages 4.6 from 8.3K ratings.

### Do Spyglass or Compass × have ads?

Both Spyglass and Compass × show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spyglass or Compass ×?

Spyglass ships an update every 6 weeks, and Compass × every 4 months. Most recently, Spyglass was updated on October 17, 2026 and Compass × on October 16, 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.*