# Compass × vs Compass & Coordinates Locator

The clearest difference is chart position: Compass & Coordinates Locator at #184 against Compass ×'s unranked. Compass ×'s advantage is ratings volume (8.3K vs 920) and review sentiment (47% vs 36%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass × sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Compass & Coordinates Locator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Compass × against 4.5 for Compass & Coordinates Locator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass × has 8.3K ratings behind it against 920, 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 36% of Compass & Coordinates Locator's.

Compass × ships an update every 4 months, Compass & Coordinates Locator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass × | Compass & Coordinates Locator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id400104835/reviews)** | [4.5 (920 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-and-coordinates-locator/id6745093213/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 920 |
| Positive reviews | **46.9% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#184** |
| Size | 37 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) | [ALVICOMP OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793323182) |

## 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


### Compass & Coordinates Locator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-and-coordinates-locator/id6745093213)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides accurate directional guidance with a digital compass, wind direction, and Qibla finder. It offers offline functionality, location saving, weather updates, and altitude monitoring, making it a versatile navigation tool for various outdoor activities and everyday use.

**Highlights:** Accurate digital compass, Wind direction indicator, True/Magnetic North toggle, Qibla finder with reminders, Offline functionality, Save favorite locations, Weather and altitude data

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass × free?

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

### Is Compass & Coordinates Locator free?

Compass & Coordinates Locator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Compass × or Compass & Coordinates Locator?

Compass × is rated higher. Compass × averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Compass & Coordinates Locator averages 4.5 from 920 ratings.

### Do Compass × or Compass & Coordinates Locator have ads?

Both Compass × and Compass & Coordinates Locator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compass × or Compass & Coordinates Locator?

Compass × ships an update every 4 months, and Compass & Coordinates Locator every 2 months. Most recently, Compass × was updated on September 23, 2026 and Compass & Coordinates Locator 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.*