# Compass × vs Compass

The clearest difference is ads: Compass at none against Compass ×'s shown. Compass also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 47%) and iOS requirement (12 vs 15.0). Compass ×'s advantage is ratings volume (8.3K vs 2.3K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass × sells 3 one-off in-app purchases 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 — 8.3K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Compass ×'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Compass's.

Compass × ships an update every 4 months, Compass every 7 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass × | Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id400104835/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-professional/id1289069674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | **66.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) | [Peter Bohl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075788156) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass ×

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id400104835)

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.

**Highlights:** Precise GPS coordinates, Altitude measurement, Sunrise and sunset times, Barometric pressure readings, Multiple coordinate formats, Coordinates sharing, Magnetic and true north

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Exceptional compass
- 🌟 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful features (elevation, coordinates, etc.)
- 🌐 Helpful for navigation and travel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass inaccuracy and inconsistency
- 💰 Expensive subscription to remove ads
- 📢 Intrusive and excessive ads
- 🔌 App crashes or stops working after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Compass not working on certain devices
- Elevation/GPS data inaccuracies
- Freezing or crashing issues

**Requested features**

- True north option
- Customizable display
- Improved calibration process


### 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 8.3K 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 4 months, 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.*