# Compass × vs Dish Align

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dish Align at 83% against Compass ×'s 47%. Dish Align also leads on iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.0). Compass ×'s advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (8.3K vs 455). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass × sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Dish Align sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Compass × holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass × has 8.3K ratings behind it against 455, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Compass ×'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Dish Align'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, Dish Align every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass × | Dish Align |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id400104835/reviews)** | [4.2 (455 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dish-align/id520249397/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 455 |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | **83.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) | [Dayana Networks Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/403434357) |

## 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


### Dish Align

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dish-align/id520249397)

This application assists in aligning satellite dishes by allowing users to select their dish's location and the desired satellite. It provides precise directional guidance using a built-in compass simulation. Users can also suggest updates to the satellite list.

**Highlights:** Satellite dish alignment, Location and satellite selection, Built-in compass simulation, Dynamic satellite list, Signal optimization guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contribute $1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to No Ad | $1.99 | one-time |
| Contribute $3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Contribute $5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Contribute $10 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Accurate
- 👍 Helpful
- 👍 Works great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Compass issues
- 🐛 Outdated information
- 🐛 Clunky interface

**Reported bugs**

- Compass pointing in wrong direction
- Satellite information not up-to-date
- App crashing or freezing
- Incorrect azimuth and elevation calculations

**Requested features**

- Elevation angle measurement
- Augmented reality for dish alignment
- Satellite visibility on map
- Dish size recommendation
- Transponder information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass × free?

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

### Is Dish Align free?

Dish Align is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Compass × or Dish Align?

Compass × is rated higher. Compass × averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Dish Align averages 4.2 from 455 ratings.

### Do Compass × or Dish Align have ads?

Both Compass × and Dish Align show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compass × or Dish Align?

Compass × ships an update every 4 months, and Dish Align every 9 months. Most recently, Compass × was updated on September 29, 2026 and Dish Align on September 22, 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.*