# Compass × vs MagVar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MagVar at 100% against Compass ×'s 47%. MagVar also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Compass ×'s advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 23 months). On device support there is nothing between them.

Compass × is free to download; MagVar costs $0.99 up front. Compass × sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MagVar asks for nothing beyond the download.

MagVar 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 point the same way: 47% of Compass ×'s written reviews are positive against 100% of MagVar's.

Compass × ships an update every 4 months, MagVar every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass × | MagVar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id400104835/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magvar/id1670958717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#189** |
| Size | 37 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) | [Robert Walker](https://appshunter.io/developer/299475042) |

## 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


### MagVar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magvar/id1670958717)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This navigation tool calculates magnetic variation, the difference between true and magnetic north, essential for plotting courses on maps. It's designed for pilots, sailors, cartographers, and anyone using maps and a compass.

**Highlights:** Magnetic variation calculation, True vs. magnetic north difference, Map overlay display, Accurate for 2025-2029, Declination and inclination calculation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass × free?

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

### Is MagVar free?

MagVar costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

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

### Do Compass × or MagVar have ads?

Compass × shows ads; MagVar does not.

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

Compass × ships an update every 4 months, and MagVar every 23 months. Most recently, Compass × was updated on October 29, 2026 and MagVar on October 25, 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.*