Current Altitude vs Compass°
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Current Altitude
Track your current altitude and location with this GPS-powered utility. Save important spots, view coordinates in multiple formats, and easily share your position with others. Ideal for outdoor adventures and travel.
- GPS-powered location tracking
- Save and reference locations
- Multiple GPS format displays
- Share location and altitude
- Accurate altitude readings
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Your perfect companion for hiking, camping, climbing, flying, and everything else. - Powered by your device's GPS - Save your locations for future reference - Display your location in a variety of GPS formats - Share your location & altitude with friends Please make sure your device has a clear view of the sky for the most accurate reading.
Compass°
This application provides a large, easy-to-read compass display to show your direction and heading. It utilizes your device's internal hardware for accurate estimations.
- Large display
- Easy to read
- Shows direction
- Shows heading
- Uses device hardware
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This app is a super simple compass that is very easy to read with a huge display showing you the direction and heading. This software is provided as is and uses the device's internal hardware to estimate direction. By continuing to use this app you agree to our Terms of Service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compass° at none against Current Altitude's 1. Compass° also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 72%) and ratings volume (59K vs 18K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Current Altitude sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Compass° asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Current Altitude against 4.8 for Compass°. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18K and 59K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Current Altitude's written reviews are positive against 82% of Compass°'s.
Current Altitude ships an update every 12 months, Compass° every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Current Altitude | Compass° |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (18K ratings) | 4.8 (59K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | 81.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18K | 59K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months — better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hearn Apps, LLC | Tim O's Studios, LLC |
Customer experience
Current Altitude
Compass°
User reviews
Current Altitude
From 18K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate and responsive
- ⛰️ Useful for tracking elevation changes
- 📍 Provides GPS coordinates
- 🌍 Works well in remote areas
- 🔍 Helpful for outdoor activities
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate readings
- 📱 Issues with compatibility on certain devices
- 💰 Concerns about hidden charges
- 📢 Excessive advertisements
Compass°
From 59K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 💡 Convenient for various use cases
- 🔍 Provides clear direction information
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional issues with accuracy or calibration
- 🔋 Dependent on device signal/battery
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
Bugs and requests
Current Altitude
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashing or not loading properly
- Elevation readings fluctuating wildly
- Incompatibility with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to save/export elevation data
- More customization options
- Improved accuracy and precision
Compass°
Reported bugs
2 issues- Compass stuck on certain directions
- App crashes or fails to load
Requested features
3 requests- Paid ad-free version
- Additional features like GPS integration
- Improved accuracy and reliability
In-app purchases
Current Altitude
- Ad Removal$4.99
Compass°
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Current Altitude free?
Is Compass° free?
Which has better reviews, Current Altitude or Compass°?
Do Current Altitude or Compass° have ads?
Which is updated more often, Current Altitude or Compass°?
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