# Compass × vs Watch Compass

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compass × at 47% against Watch Compass's 5%. Compass × also leads on ratings volume (8.3K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Watch Compass's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass × sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Watch Compass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Watch Compass 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Compass ×'s written reviews are positive against 5% of Watch Compass's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Compass × ships an update every 4 months, Watch Compass every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass × | Watch Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id400104835/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-compass-gps-tracks/id1438389461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **46.9% of reviews** | 5.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 37 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) | [Bernhard Hering](https://appshunter.io/developer/327542085) |

## 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


### Watch Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-compass-gps-tracks/id1438389461)

This app provides a live compass on your iPhone and tracks movement directions recorded by your Apple Watch. View heading and degrees on CarPlay, the Lock Screen, and in the Dynamic Island. It distinguishes between current iPhone heading and recent movement direction for enhanced orientation.

**Highlights:** Live compass dial, Movement direction tracking, CarPlay display, Lock Screen Live Activity, Direction profiles, GPX/CSV export, Apple Watch complications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compass Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Compass Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass × free?

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

### Is Watch Compass free?

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

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

Watch Compass is rated higher. Compass × averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Watch Compass averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Compass × or Watch Compass have ads?

Compass × shows ads; Watch Compass does not.

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

Compass × ships an update every 4 months, and Watch Compass every 3 weeks. Most recently, Compass × was updated on November 10, 2026 and Watch Compass on November 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.*