Comparison

Compass × vs The Best 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

The Best Compass

This app provides essential navigation tools, including a compass, map, and weather information. It offers an augmented reality camera view to help you orient yourself and find directions to your chosen destinations. Ideal for outdoor activities and exploring new places.

Highlights
  • GPS compass with heading updates
  • Location and altitude display
  • Map view of current surroundings
  • AR camera view for direction guidance
  • Local weather conditions
  • Destination setting and guidance
Features
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Find your bearings with GPS Compass. Check your heading, location on the map, altitude and local weather in one place. Choose a destination, then raise your device to see its direction in an augmented reality (AR) camera view. Whether you're hiking, camping or exploring a new city, keep useful direction and location information close at hand. COMPASS AND LOCATION • See your compass heading update as you turn your device. • Check your altitude and GPS coordinates, including latitude and longitude. • View your current location and surroundings on a map. DIRECTION TO YOUR DESTINATION • Choose a location as your destination. • Use the compass indicator to see which direction it lies in. • See the direction update as your position changes. AR CAMERA VIEW • Raise your device to switch automatically from the map to a live camera view. • Compare the on-screen direction indicator with your surroundings to help you get oriented. LOCAL WEATHER • Check current weather conditions for your location. • View weather alongside your compass and location information. PRO FEATURES A Pro subscription unlocks: • Dual-view compass mode • Direction guidance for multiple destinations • More detailed weather information SUBSCRIPTIONS Pro is available through weekly and annual auto-renewable subscriptions. A free trial may be available to eligible users. Prices and any trial terms are shown before purchase. For subscriptions without a free trial, payment is charged to your store account when you confirm your purchase. If a free trial applies, your subscription becomes paid at the end of the trial unless you cancel at least 24 hours before it ends. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your account's subscription settings. If you cancel a paid subscription, Pro access continues until the end of the period you have paid for. SUPPORT Technical Support: 18124118535@163.com Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/upls-compass-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/upls-compass-user-license

Screenshots

Compass ×1 screens
The Best Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Best Compass at none against Compass ×'s shown. The Best Compass also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and chart position (#152 vs unranked). Compass ×'s advantage is ratings volume (8.3K vs 140) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 The Best Compass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Compass × against 4.5 for The Best Compass. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass × has 8.3K ratings behind it against 140, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass × ships an update every 4 months, The Best Compass fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Compass × versus The Best Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass ×The Best Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8.3K ratings) — better4.5 (140 ratings)
Positive reviews46.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.3K — better140
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#152 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDOUBLE U s.r.o.Shenzhen AiPuLeSi Technology Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

Compass ×

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

The Best Compass

All ratings140 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative8.6%

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

The Best 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
3 purchases

The Best Compass

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Compass × free?
Compass × is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Best Compass free?
The Best Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Compass × or The Best Compass?
Compass × is rated higher. Compass × averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while The Best Compass averages 4.5 from 140 ratings.
Do Compass × or The Best Compass have ads?
Compass × shows ads; The Best Compass does not.
Which is updated more often, Compass × or The Best Compass?
Compass × ships an update every 4 months, and The Best Compass fortnightly. Most recently, Compass × was updated on November 6, 2026 and The Best Compass on November 9, 2026.

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