# Compass × vs CourseSpeed

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CourseSpeed at none against Compass ×'s 3. CourseSpeed also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Compass ×'s advantage is ratings volume (8.3K vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass × sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CourseSpeed asks for nothing beyond the download.

CourseSpeed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass × has 8.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Compass × ships an update every 4 months, CourseSpeed every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass × | CourseSpeed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id400104835/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coursespeed/id1358742605/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) | [David Jennings](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358104370) |

## 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


### CourseSpeed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coursespeed/id1358742605)

This navigation app provides real-time course, speed, and position data on a clear display. It offers turn-by-turn navigation with voice prompts, map overlays, and the ability to save tracks and points of interest. Additional features include sunrise/sunset times, horizon distance calculation, and specialized functions for sailing and geocaching.

**Highlights:** Real-time course, speed, and position display, Turn-by-turn navigation with voice prompts, Map view with track history and waypoints, Save and load track history and points of interest, GPX file export for computer viewing, Sunrise/sunset times and horizon distance calculator, Anchor watch and geocaching search functions

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass × free?

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

### Is CourseSpeed free?

CourseSpeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Compass × or CourseSpeed?

CourseSpeed is rated higher. Compass × averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while CourseSpeed averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Compass × or CourseSpeed have ads?

Compass × shows ads; CourseSpeed does not.

### Which is updated more often, Compass × or CourseSpeed?

Compass × ships an update every 4 months, and CourseSpeed every 4 weeks. Most recently, Compass × was updated on September 23, 2026 and CourseSpeed on September 15, 2026.

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