# Compass × vs Arrow

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arrow at 100% against Compass ×'s 47%. Arrow also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Compass ×'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (8.3K vs 1). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Arrow 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 Arrow's.

Compass × ships an update every 4 months, Arrow every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass × | Arrow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/arrow-ultraminimal-compass/id6475329281/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 | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) | [Soltan Adel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633144494) |

## 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


### Arrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-ultraminimal-compass/id6475329281)

This navigation app offers a minimalist and intuitive compass experience. It uses device sensors to display directions with an elegant rotating arrow, providing essential information without clutter. Ideal for hikers, travelers, and design enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Intuitive navigation, Rotating arrow indicator, Uses device sensors, Essential information display

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass × free?

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

### Is Arrow free?

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

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

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

### Do Compass × or Arrow have ads?

Compass × shows ads; Arrow does not.

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

Compass × ships an update every 4 months, and Arrow every 23 months. Most recently, Compass × was updated on September 23, 2026 and Arrow on June 7, 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.*