Comparison

Compass × vs Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator)

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

Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator)

Find the precise direction to the Qibla with this beautifully designed compass application. It offers accurate guidance for prayer, working offline and on various devices. Get free updates and helpful messages to ensure you can pray in peace anywhere.

Highlights
  • Accurate Qibla direction
  • Offline functionality
  • Beautifully designed interface
  • Easy to use
  • Free updates
  • Detailed help messages
Features
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Beautifully designed Qibla Compass application will give you the most accurate Qibla direction up to a degree's precision on a single screen. It includes a beautiful compass needle pointing to North from any location in the world. Qibla Compass works without any data connection ! This application is available for iPad ,iPhone and iPod touch, and it will help you find the direction to the Qibla during your trip or at home so that you can Pray in peace. - NO SETTINGS NEEDED - VERY EASY QIBLA DIRECTION - FREE UPDATES - HIDDEN PERKS - BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED QIBLA COMPASS - DETAILED HELP MESSAGES TO HELP YOU RESOLVE ANY ISSUES

Screenshots

Compass ×1 screens
Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator)4 screens

Verdict

The call

Compass × and Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator) both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator)'s written reviews are positive against 47% of Compass ×'s. Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator) also leads on chart position (#130 vs unranked) and ratings volume (41K vs 8.3K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.7 for Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.3K and 41K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Compass ×'s written reviews are positive against 63% of Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass × ships an update every 4 months, Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Compass × versus Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass ×Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8.3K ratings)4.7 (41K ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.9% of reviews62.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.3K41K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#130 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDOUBLE U s.r.o.FATIMA OMER APPS LLC

Customer experience

Compass ×

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

Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator)

All ratings40,522 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews697 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative33.0%

User reviews

Compass ×

From 8.3K App Store ratings

What 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

Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator)

From 41K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💯 Accurate Qibla direction
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🙏 Helpful for prayers
  • 🌍 Works well when traveling

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate directions
  • 💰 Paid version still has ads
  • 🤔 Confusing or unreliable compass

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

Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Not working on newer devices
  • Directions change frequently
  • Compass functionality not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add East and West pointers
  • Provide more location details
  • Send prayer time reminders

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Compass ×

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

Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator)

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Compass × free?
Compass × is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator) free?
Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Compass × or Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator)?
Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator) is rated higher. Compass × averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator) averages 4.7 from 41K ratings.
Do Compass × or Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator) have ads?
Both Compass × and Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator) show ads.
Which is updated more often, Compass × or Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator)?
Compass × ships an update every 4 months, and Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator) every 2 months. Most recently, Compass × was updated on November 1, 2026 and Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator) on November 3, 2026.

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