Compass × vs Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass ×
This app offers a beautifully designed compass experience for your iPhone or iPad. It provides precise GPS coordinates, altitude, sunrise/sunset times, and barometric pressure. Easily share your location and choose between magnetic or true north.
- Precise GPS coordinates
- Altitude measurement
- Sunrise and sunset times
- Barometric pressure readings
- Multiple coordinate formats
- Coordinates sharing
- Magnetic and true north
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Discover a sophisticated alternative to the default compass on your iPhone or fill the void of a missing compass on your iPad with our meticulously crafted application. Immerse yourself in a seamlessly designed compass experience that combines functionality with aesthetics. Enhance your navigation capabilities with a range of comprehensive features, all conveniently accessible in one app. Download now and elevate your navigation to new heights. Key Features: • Precise GPS coordinates • Altitude measured in feet or meters • Accurate sunrise and sunset times • Real-time barometric pressure readings • Versatile DMS, DDM, and DD coordinates formats • Effortless coordinates sharing functionality • Distinct magnetic and geodetic/true north indications • Elegant and user-friendly design Unlock the full potential of our app by removing ads, ensuring an uninterrupted and immersive experience.
Compass
This app displays your current latitude, longitude, and elevation. It also allows you to lock your current heading and provides a visual indicator to help you stay on course.
- Displays latitude and longitude
- Shows current elevation
- Lock current heading
- On-course indicator
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Find compass directions, see your latitude, longitude, and elevation, all with Compass from Apple. Features • See the latitude and longitude of your current location. • Tap the screen to lock in the current heading, then watch for a red band to see if you’re on course.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Compass × at 4.6 against Compass's 3.3. Compass × also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 22%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 months). Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Compass × sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.
Compass × holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.3K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Compass ×'s written reviews are positive against 22% of Compass's.
Compass × ships an update every 4 months, Compass every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass × | Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (8.3K ratings) — better | 3.3 (2.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews — better | 22.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8.3K — better | 2.2K |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DOUBLE U s.r.o. | Apple |
Customer experience
Compass ×
Compass
User reviews
Compass ×
From 8.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Exceptional compass
- 🌟 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful features (elevation, coordinates, etc.)
- 🌐 Helpful for navigation and travel
Room to improve
- 🐛 Compass inaccuracy and inconsistency
- 💰 Expensive subscription to remove ads
- 📢 Intrusive and excessive ads
- 🔌 App crashes or stops working after updates
Compass
From 2.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Simple and effective
- 🗺️ Provides location and elevation data
- 💯 Saved a life in an emergency
- 🤖 Helpful for kids and the directionally challenged
Room to improve
- 🧭 Inaccurate compass readings
- 🔁 Inconsistent and unreliable direction
- 🔒 Locked on north direction
- 🚫 Completely non-functional
Bugs and requests
Compass ×
Reported bugs
3 issues- Compass not working on certain devices
- Elevation/GPS data inaccuracies
- Freezing or crashing issues
Requested features
3 requests- True north option
- Customizable display
- Improved calibration process
Compass
Reported bugs
4 issues- Compass frozen or stuck on one direction
- Compass showing opposite direction
- Elevation and location data not working
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to switch between magnetic and true north
- Integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch
- Option to display coordinates in decimal degrees
- Customizable compass face with cardinal directions
In-app purchases
Compass ×
- Remove Ads$6.99
- Remove Ads$9.99
- Remove Ads$14.99
Compass
No in-app purchases
