# Compass × vs Best Compass™

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Best Compass™ at none against Compass ×'s 3. Best Compass™ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 47%). Compass ×'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (8.3K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Compass × against 4.7 for Best Compass™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass × has 8.3K ratings behind it against 1.2K, 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 75% of Best Compass™'s.

Compass × ships an update every 4 months, Best Compass™ every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass × | Best Compass™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id400104835/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-compass/id1516583230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) | [Tue Nguyen Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/434811167) |

## 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


### Best Compass™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-compass/id1516583230)

Navigate with ease using this directional tool. It displays your precise geographical coordinates, current location, and elevation. Features include True North calibration and directional marking for efficient travel.

**Highlights:** Latitude and Longitude Display, Location and Elevation Information, True North Calibration, Directional Marking, Accurate Navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Accurate
- 👍 Simple to use
- 👍 Reliable
- 👍 Helpful for specific use cases (e.g. astronomy, navigation)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate compass direction
- 🔍 Unclear if showing magnetic or true north
- 🔍 Needs calibration or resetting

**Reported bugs**

- Compass pointing in wrong direction (e.g. south instead of north)
- Losing direction when pointing north

**Requested features**

- Ability to correct for magnetic declination
- Option to display true north by default


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass × free?

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

### Is Best Compass™ free?

Best Compass™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Compass × or Best Compass™?

Best Compass™ is rated higher. Compass × averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Best Compass™ averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Compass × or Best Compass™ have ads?

Compass × shows ads; Best Compass™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Compass × or Best Compass™?

Compass × ships an update every 4 months, and Best Compass™ every 9 months. Most recently, Compass × was updated on October 14, 2026 and Best Compass™ on October 8, 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.*