# Compass ⊘ vs Compass

The clearest difference is ads: Compass at none against Compass ⊘'s shown. Compass also leads on iOS requirement (12 vs 15.6). Compass ⊘'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass ⊘ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Compass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 4.7 for Compass. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.3K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Compass ⊘'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Compass's.

Compass ⊘ ships an update every 3 weeks, Compass every 7 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass ⊘ | Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id378697811/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-professional/id1289069674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.3K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | **66.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christophe Pereira](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686588142) | [Peter Bohl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075788156) |

## 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


### 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 Compass ⊘ free?

Compass ⊘ 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, Compass ⊘ or Compass?

Compass is rated higher. Compass ⊘ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Compass averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Compass ⊘ or Compass have ads?

Compass ⊘ shows ads; Compass does not.

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

Compass ⊘ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Compass every 7 months. Most recently, Compass ⊘ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Compass on September 23, 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.*