# Compass ⊘ vs Accurate Compass Navigation

The clearest difference is update cadence: Compass ⊘ at every 3 weeks against Accurate Compass Navigation's every 13 months. Compass ⊘ also leads on ratings volume (6.3K vs 193). Accurate Compass Navigation's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass ⊘ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Accurate Compass Navigation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Compass ⊘ against 4.6 for Accurate Compass Navigation. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass ⊘ has 6.3K ratings behind it against 193, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Compass ⊘'s written reviews are positive against 64% of Accurate Compass Navigation's.

Compass ⊘ ships an update every 3 weeks, Accurate Compass Navigation every 13 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass ⊘ | Accurate Compass Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id378697811/reviews) | [4.6 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accurate-compass-navigation/id1069599397/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 193 |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | **64.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christophe Pereira](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686588142) | [Ngo Na](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061345952) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass ⊘

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id378697811)

This app transforms your device into a highly accurate and elegantly designed compass. It offers instant navigation, showing your location, altitude, and orientation with a user-friendly interface. Perfect for outdoor adventures and everyday use.

**Highlights:** Instant navigation with location, altitude, and orientation, Rustic and elegant antique compass design, Precision accuracy using device sensors, User-friendly interface, Suitable for outdoor adventures and everyday use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to full version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful
- 🚀 Works great
- 🗺️ Helpful for navigation
- 🔍 Good for direction finding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate readings
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent performance
- 🔍 Struggles with direction
- 🔌 Requires specific device orientation

**Reported bugs**

- Compass needle not moving
- Incorrect north direction
- App crashes on launch
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to calibrate compass
- Option to switch between true north and magnetic north
- Altitude display in feet
- More customization options


### Accurate Compass Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accurate-compass-navigation/id1069599397)

Navigate with confidence using a globally accurate compass. Customize its appearance with various designs and colors. Features include true or magnetic north, a bubble level, and location sharing.

**Highlights:** Global accuracy for true and magnetic north, Display location with coordinates and address, Bubble level for tilt measurement, Customizable housing colors, disk, needle, and background, Location sharing via email and SMS

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Use compass app without ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate readings (sometimes)
- 👍 Helpful for navigation
- 👍 Useful for specific tasks (telescopes, satellite dishes)
- 👍 Simple and clean design
- 👍 Works on iPad (for some users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate readings
- 🐛 Frozen compass
- 🐛 Backwards readings
- 🐛 Does not work on iPhone
- 🐛 Does not work on iPad (for some users)

**Reported bugs**

- Compass needle is frozen
- Compass is backwards
- Compass does not work on iPad
- Compass does not work on iPhone
- Compass is not accurate

**Requested features**

- Improve graphics
- Allow color customization
- Reduce calibration needs
- Fix altitude display bug
- Fix decimal coordinate bug


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass ⊘ free?

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

### Is Accurate Compass Navigation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Compass ⊘ or Accurate Compass Navigation?

Compass ⊘ and Accurate Compass Navigation are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6.3K and 193 ratings respectively.

### Do Compass ⊘ or Accurate Compass Navigation have ads?

Both Compass ⊘ and Accurate Compass Navigation show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compass ⊘ or Accurate Compass Navigation?

Compass ⊘ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Accurate Compass Navigation every 13 months. Most recently, Compass ⊘ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Accurate Compass Navigation on September 23, 2026.

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