# Compass × vs Precision Compass

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass × | Precision Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/precision-compass-nav-and-air/id6761447569/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) | [海青 翟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852400057) |

## 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


### Precision Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/precision-compass-nav-and-air/id6761447569)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Member | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| week VIP | $6.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*