# Compass × vs The Best Compass

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 (#125 vs unranked). Compass ×'s advantage is ratings volume (8.3K vs 120) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

Compass × holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass × has 8.3K ratings behind it against 120, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Compass × ships an update every 4 months, The Best Compass fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass × | The Best Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id400104835/reviews)** | [4.4 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-best-compass/id6763200705/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 120 |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#125** |
| Size | 37 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) | [Shenzhen AiPuLeSi Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805512838) |

## 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


### The Best Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-best-compass/id6763200705)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This navigation app offers an accurate GPS compass, real-time maps, and weather updates. It helps users stay oriented during outdoor adventures, travel, or city exploration with intuitive live-view navigation tools.

**Highlights:** Accurate GPS compass, Real-time maps, Weather updates, Live-view navigation, Altitude, latitude, longitude display, Add custom destinations

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 4.4 from 120 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 September 26, 2026 and The Best Compass on September 25, 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.*