Compass for iPad and iPhone vs Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass for iPad and iPhone
This app offers a minimalist and user-friendly compass experience, focusing on providing only the essential directional information. It prioritizes speed, responsiveness, and an aesthetically pleasing design to eliminate distractions for clear navigation.
- Minimalist design
- Swift and responsive
- User-friendly interface
- Focus on essential direction
- Aesthetic design
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Experience unparalleled simplicity with our minimalist compass, focusing solely on the crucial information—the direction you are facing in the moment—while seamlessly eliminating unnecessary distractions. "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." Essential Features: • Swift and responsive • Streamlined and user-friendly interface • Aesthetic design that complements simplicity Our compass app is designed with a focus on speed, simplicity, and beauty, providing an essential tool for your navigation needs. Enjoy a clutter-free interface that delivers a quick, simple, and visually pleasing compass experience. Download now to embrace the sophistication of simplicity in your day-to-day navigation.
Compass
This app displays your current latitude, longitude, and elevation. It also allows you to lock your current heading and provides a visual indicator to help you stay on course.
- Displays latitude and longitude
- Shows current elevation
- Lock current heading
- On-course indicator
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Find compass directions, see your latitude, longitude, and elevation, all with Compass from Apple. Features • See the latitude and longitude of your current location. • Tap the screen to lock in the current heading, then watch for a red band to see if you’re on course.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Compass for iPad and iPhone at 4.5 against Compass's 3.3. Compass for iPad and iPhone also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 22%). Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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 for iPad and iPhone sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.
Compass for iPad and iPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Compass for iPad and iPhone's written reviews are positive against 22% of Compass's.
Compass for iPad and iPhone ships an update every 5 months, Compass every 8 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Compass for iPad and iPhone | Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1K ratings) — better | 3.3 (2.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.1% of reviews — better | 22.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1K | 2.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DOUBLE U s.r.o. | Apple |
Customer experience
Compass for iPad and iPhone
Compass
User reviews
Compass for iPad and iPhone
From 1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 💡 Helpful for navigation and orientation
Room to improve
- 🐛 Calibration issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔍 Limited field of view
Compass
From 2.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Simple and effective
- 🗺️ Provides location and elevation data
- 💯 Saved a life in an emergency
- 🤖 Helpful for kids and the directionally challenged
Room to improve
- 🧭 Inaccurate compass readings
- 🔁 Inconsistent and unreliable direction
- 🔒 Locked on north direction
- 🚫 Completely non-functional
Bugs and requests
Compass for iPad and iPhone
Reported bugs
3 issues- Compass pointing in wrong direction
- App crashes or freezes
- Incompatibility with certain devices
Requested features
3 requests- Dark mode option
- Voice-guided directions
- Improved accuracy in southern hemisphere
Compass
Reported bugs
4 issues- Compass frozen or stuck on one direction
- Compass showing opposite direction
- Elevation and location data not working
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to switch between magnetic and true north
- Integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch
- Option to display coordinates in decimal degrees
- Customizable compass face with cardinal directions
In-app purchases
Compass for iPad and iPhone
- Remove Ads + Nice Tip$4.99
- Remove Ads + Awesome Tip$7.99
- Remove Ads + Extraordinary Tip$14.99
Compass
No in-app purchases
Questions
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