Comparison

Compass ⊘ vs Compass for iPad and iPhone

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Compass ⊘

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
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A beautiful compass that just works. Compass ⊘ puts a brass antique compass in your pocket. Open it and the needle is already pointing north — no account, no setup, no clutter. FIND YOUR BEARING • A large, readable dial you can take in at a glance • Your heading in degrees, from 0° to 359°, named as a compass point • A gentle tap as you cross north, east, south and west, so you can hold a bearing without staring at the screen • True north or magnetic north, whichever you navigate by SEE IT IN THE REAL WORLD • Hold up your device and the compass points float on the horizon, over the live camera • Or set a 3D compass down on a table, a rock or the floor, and walk around it • Useful for orienting a paper map, siting solar panels, aiming a dish, or settling an argument about which way is north KNOW WHERE YOU ARE • The street and town you are standing in • Your altitude, in both feet and metres • A satellite map that turns as you turn MADE FOR THE OUTDOORS • The needle needs no signal, so it works far from any tower • Six compass faces to choose from • Built for iPhone and iPad Free to use. One optional purchase, never a subscription, removes the ads and unlocks the map and the other compass faces. Accuracy depends on your device's sensors. Keep it away from magnets, speakers and metal for the steadiest reading, and wave it in a figure eight when iOS asks to calibrate. WHAT PEOPLE SAY "Does what's supposed to do in a beautiful and straightforward way. The graphic interphase is impeccable! Great Job!!" — Abruna "As a boater I can reference position of our boat. I then determine the direction of wind/rain and effect it will have on mooring lines." — Popeye, SF Bay "Had the grandsons out hiking and found moss and confirmed north. Very handy app." — Moon water 62 "Use it a lot when showing houses. I'm able to see which direction the front door, bedroom windows etc are facing. Very accurate, I highly recommend it." — Ijdeluxe1 "Super easy to use and accurate. Use it to know where to spot the Space Station and it is spot on." — DirtDawgGolfer "Downloaded this app while in the middle of swamp in order to prove which direction was north. Won 20 bucks. Great app." — Fuzzyrc1

About

Compass for iPad and iPhone

This app offers a minimalist and user-friendly compass experience, focusing on providing only the essential directional information. It prioritizes speed, responsiveness, and an aesthetically pleasing design to eliminate distractions for clear navigation.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Swift and responsive
  • User-friendly interface
  • Focus on essential direction
  • Aesthetic design
Features
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Experience unparalleled simplicity with our minimalist compass, focusing solely on the crucial information—the direction you are facing in the moment—while seamlessly eliminating unnecessary distractions. "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." Essential Features: • Swift and responsive • Streamlined and user-friendly interface • Aesthetic design that complements simplicity Our compass app is designed with a focus on speed, simplicity, and beauty, providing an essential tool for your navigation needs. Enjoy a clutter-free interface that delivers a quick, simple, and visually pleasing compass experience. Download now to embrace the sophistication of simplicity in your day-to-day navigation.

Screenshots

Compass ⊘2 screens
Compass for iPad and iPhone1 screens

Verdict

The call

Compass ⊘ and Compass for iPad and iPhone both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of Compass ⊘'s written reviews are positive against 30% of Compass for iPad and iPhone's. Compass ⊘ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (6.3K vs 1K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Compass ⊘ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Compass for iPad and iPhone sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Compass ⊘ against 4.5 for Compass for iPad and iPhone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass ⊘ has 6.3K ratings behind it against 1K, 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 30% of Compass for iPad and iPhone's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass ⊘ ships an update every 3 weeks, Compass for iPad and iPhone every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Compass ⊘ versus Compass for iPad and iPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass ⊘Compass for iPad and iPhone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.3K ratings) — better4.5 (1K ratings)
Positive reviews62.1% of reviews — better30.1% of reviews
Number of ratings6.3K — better1K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristophe PereiraDOUBLE U s.r.o.

Customer experience

Compass ⊘

All ratings6,263 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews643 reviews
Positive62.1%
Neutral10.0%
Negative28.0%

Compass for iPad and iPhone

All ratings1,040 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews239 reviews
Positive30.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative64.4%

User reviews

Compass ⊘

From 6.3K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Compass for iPad and iPhone

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate and reliable
  • 💡 Helpful for navigation and orientation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Calibration issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
  • 🔍 Limited field of view

Bugs and requests

Compass ⊘

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Compass for iPad and iPhone

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compass pointing in wrong direction
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Incompatibility with certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Voice-guided directions
  • Improved accuracy in southern hemisphere

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Compass ⊘

One-time1
  • Upgrade to full version$2.99
3 purchases

Compass for iPad and iPhone

One-time3
  • Remove Ads + Nice Tip$4.99
  • Remove Ads + Awesome Tip$7.99
  • Remove Ads + Extraordinary Tip$14.99

Questions

Is Compass ⊘ free?
Compass ⊘ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Compass for iPad and iPhone free?
Compass for iPad and iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Compass ⊘ or Compass for iPad and iPhone?
Compass ⊘ is rated higher. Compass ⊘ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Compass for iPad and iPhone averages 4.5 from 1K ratings.
Do Compass ⊘ or Compass for iPad and iPhone have ads?
Both Compass ⊘ and Compass for iPad and iPhone show ads.
Which is updated more often, Compass ⊘ or Compass for iPad and iPhone?
Compass ⊘ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Compass for iPad and iPhone every 5 months. Most recently, Compass ⊘ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Compass for iPad and iPhone on September 22, 2026.

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