# Compass × vs Compass_S

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compass_S at none against Compass ×'s 3. Compass_S also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Compass ×'s advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 25%) and ratings volume (8.3K vs 281). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Compass × against 4.6 for Compass_S. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass × has 8.3K ratings behind it against 281, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Compass ×'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Compass_S's.

Compass × ships an update every 4 months, Compass_S every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass × | Compass_S |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id400104835/reviews) | [4.6 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-s/id1385372454/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 281 |
| Positive reviews | **46.9% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) | [hiroyuki uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/669938829) |

## 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_S

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-s/id1385372454)

A straightforward compass app offering five distinct needle designs. It displays cardinal directions in multiple formats, including Japanese, and provides GPS coordinates like latitude, longitude, and altitude. The app includes features to help maintain accuracy and can be used for specific cultural practices.

**Highlights:** Five needle designs, NESW and Japanese cardinal points, Latitude, longitude, and altitude display, Accuracy guidance for level positioning, Ehomaki compass for Setsubun, Ad-free and offline modes

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass × free?

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

### Is Compass_S free?

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

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

Compass × and Compass_S are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8.3K and 281 ratings respectively.

### Do Compass × or Compass_S have ads?

Both Compass × and Compass_S show ads.

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

Compass × ships an update every 4 months, and Compass_S every 6 months. Most recently, Compass × was updated on October 14, 2026 and Compass_S on October 11, 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.*