Compass × vs SunCalc.net
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Precise GPS coordinates
- Altitude measurement
- Sunrise and sunset times
- Barometric pressure readings
- Multiple coordinate formats
- Coordinates sharing
- Magnetic and true north
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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.
SunCalc.net
This application provides real-time information about sunrise and sunset times. It also includes a compass, world time display, and weather forecasts, making it a comprehensive tool for understanding solar events and local conditions.
- Sunrise and sunset times
- Integrated compass
- World time display
- Weather forecasts
- Time zone awareness
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SunCalc.net on your iPhone! Know the sunset time. Simple tool for everyone who wants to know when and where sun rises or goes down. Combined with compass and time, and weather. Knows time zones and shows time word wide - probably nicest tool to know the time at some place at the Earth, so far :)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SunCalc.net at 88% against Compass ×'s 47%. SunCalc.net also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Compass ×'s advantage is ratings volume (8.3K vs 63). On price 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
Both are free to download. Compass × sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SunCalc.net asks for nothing beyond the download.
SunCalc.net holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass × has 8.3K ratings behind it against 63, 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 88% of SunCalc.net's.
Compass × ships an update every 4 months, SunCalc.net every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass × | SunCalc.net |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (8.3K ratings) | 4.8 (63 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | 88.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8.3K — better | 63 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DOUBLE U s.r.o. | Oleg Shanyuk |
Customer experience
Compass ×
SunCalc.net
User reviews
Compass ×
From 8.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Exceptional compass
- 🌟 Accurate and reliable
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful features (elevation, coordinates, etc.)
- 🌐 Helpful for navigation and travel
Room to improve
- 🐛 Compass inaccuracy and inconsistency
- 💰 Expensive subscription to remove ads
- 📢 Intrusive and excessive ads
- 🔌 App crashes or stops working after updates
SunCalc.net
From 63 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and practical
- 💡 Well-designed interface
- 🎯 Useful for planning outdoor activities
- 📸 Great for photographers
- 🌍 Accurate sun position for any location
Room to improve
- 🐛 Sun angle disappears when changing date
- 🗺️ Google Maps not always current
- 🧭 Compass issues
- ⏳ Cannot change time, only date
- 📍 Location search limitations
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
SunCalc.net
Reported bugs
8 issues- Sun angle disappears when changing date
- Compass is not accurate
- App crashes on older iOS versions
- App crashes right after launch
- Crashes at start
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- Time zone error
- Compass sign not accessible
- Button to return map to North Up is unavailable
Requested features
17 requests- Display altitude and azimuth of the sun
- Ability to set a specific time, not just current time
- Option for Apple Maps or Open Source Maps
- Compass feature for orientation
- Add moon information
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- Apple Watch version
- Add sun attitude/angle in real time
- Display hours/minutes of sunlight for the day
- Add a moon app or functionality
- Include twilight times
- Add azimuth and angle of the pole star
- Include a solar clock/sundial design calculator
- Fix button to return map to North Up
- Add sun arc and solar noon
- Option to switch to metric units
- Satellite imagery map mode
- iPad app
In-app purchases
Compass ×
- Remove Ads$6.99
- Remove Ads$9.99
- Remove Ads$14.99
SunCalc.net
No in-app purchases
