# FingerNavi vs Compass

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FingerNavi at none against Compass's 4. FingerNavi also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Compass's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FingerNavi asks for nothing beyond the download.

FingerNavi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass has 2.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of FingerNavi's written reviews are positive against 67% of Compass's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FingerNavi ships an update monthly, Compass every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FingerNavi | Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fingernavi/id370890948/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-professional/id1289069674/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | **66.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aizu Laboratory, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/370890951) | [Peter Bohl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075788156) |

## What reviewers say

### FingerNavi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fingernavi/id370890948)

This app provides a general directional guide to your destination using a finger cursor overlaid on a map. It offers various map views and orientation options, displaying distance and network status. It requires GPS and an electronic compass for operation.

**Highlights:** Finger cursor directional guide, Street, satellite, and hybrid map views, North-up or user-oriented map rotation, Distance in meters or miles, Battery and network status display, Geographic name display

**In-app purchases:** none


### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-professional/id1289069674)

This app helps you navigate by displaying your direction on a compass, overlayed on a satellite or map view. It provides your street address, GPS coordinates, and altitude, along with What3Words coordinates for precise location identification.

**Highlights:** Compass direction display, Satellite and map view overlay, Street address and GPS coordinates, Altitude display, What3Words coordinates, Zoom functionality, Accuracy indicator

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AdFree and Widgets for 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 months ad-free + Widgets | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 year Ad Free + Widgets | $4.99 | per year |
| Ad Free without limits | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate compass
- 👍 Useful features like location and elevation
- 🗺️ Detailed map overlay
- 🔍 Precise direction indication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass direction inaccurate
- 🌐 Issues with non-English language support
- 💢 Annoying ads
- 🤔 Calibration problems

**Reported bugs**

- Compass direction completely off
- App crashes on launch
- Barometric pressure widget not working
- Location tracking issues

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Customizable compass display
- Improved calibration controls
- Support for imperial units


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FingerNavi free?

FingerNavi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Compass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FingerNavi or Compass?

FingerNavi is rated higher. FingerNavi averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Compass averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do FingerNavi or Compass have ads?

Neither FingerNavi nor Compass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FingerNavi or Compass?

FingerNavi ships an update monthly, and Compass every 7 months. Most recently, FingerNavi was updated on August 1, 2026 and Compass on September 26, 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.*