Comparison

Compass × vs Precision Compass

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Compass ×

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
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Discover a sophisticated alternative to the default compass on your iPhone or fill the void of a missing compass on your iPad with our meticulously crafted application. Immerse yourself in a seamlessly designed compass experience that combines functionality with aesthetics. Enhance your navigation capabilities with a range of comprehensive features, all conveniently accessible in one app. Download now and elevate your navigation to new heights. Key Features: • Precise GPS coordinates • Altitude measured in feet or meters • Accurate sunrise and sunset times • Real-time barometric pressure readings • Versatile DMS, DDM, and DD coordinates formats • Effortless coordinates sharing functionality • Distinct magnetic and geodetic/true north indications • Elegant and user-friendly design Unlock the full potential of our app by removing ads, ensuring an uninterrupted and immersive experience.

About

Precision Compass

This app provides AR navigation with a digital compass, real-time weather and air quality updates, and a check-in camera to watermark photos with location data. It also includes a level tool for precise measurements.

Highlights
  • AR navigation overlay
  • Electronic compass with real-time data
  • Real-time weather and AQI
  • Check-in camera with watermarks
  • Level tool for measurements
Features
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Precision Compass – AR Navigation, Weather, Air Quality – One App for Multiple Needs, Turning Complex Data into Simple Decisions. Electronic Compass  Professional-grade magnetic sensor calibration for fast and precise direction  Real-time display of direction, latitude, longitude, and altitude  AR Navigation  Overlays directional information onto the real-world scene for intuitive orientation  Combines compass and map data for clearer positioning  Real-Time Weather  Get real-time weather conditions and current air quality index (AQI) for your location  Supports key meteorological data including humidity, wind speed, and air pressure  Check-In Camera  Add watermarks with location, direction, weather, and other information to real-world scenes  Level Tool  Precisely measures surface levelness, suitable for home decoration, item calibration, and other everyday scenarios  Subscription Information  Introductory offer: $0.99/week, regular price: $6.99/week starting from the second week  Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase  Subscription automatically renews within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. To cancel, please turn off auto-renewal in your account settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends  You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID account settings Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DVFpiRWdSZ2ZPRGZD User Agreement: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DVFdKcFRDaVRuR1Fm

Screenshots

Compass ×1 screens
Precision Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Precision Compass at 100% against Compass ×'s 47%. Precision Compass also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Compass ×'s advantage is ratings volume (8.3K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Compass × sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Precision Compass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Precision Compass 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 Precision Compass's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass × ships an update every 4 months, Precision Compass monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Compass × versus Precision Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass ×Precision Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDOUBLE U s.r.o.海青 翟

Customer experience

Compass ×

All ratings8,290 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews256 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative47.3%

Precision Compass

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Compass ×

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compass not working on certain devices
  • Elevation/GPS data inaccuracies
  • Freezing or crashing issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • True north option
  • Customizable display
  • Improved calibration process

Precision Compass

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Compass ×

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$6.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Remove Ads$14.99
2 purchases

Precision Compass

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Member3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • week VIP7 Days trial$6.997 Days

Questions

Is Compass × free?
Compass × is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Precision Compass free?
Precision Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Compass × or Precision Compass?
Precision Compass is rated higher. Compass × averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Precision Compass averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Compass × or Precision Compass have ads?
Compass × shows ads; Precision Compass does not.
Which is updated more often, Compass × or Precision Compass?
Compass × ships an update every 4 months, and Precision Compass monthly. Most recently, Compass × was updated on September 26, 2026 and Precision Compass on September 9, 2026.

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