# Compass for iPad and iPhone vs Accurate Compass Navigation

Compass for iPad and iPhone and Accurate Compass Navigation both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Accurate Compass Navigation's written reviews are positive against 30% of Compass for iPad and iPhone's. Accurate Compass Navigation also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Compass for iPad and iPhone's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (1K vs 193). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass for iPad and iPhone sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Accurate Compass Navigation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Compass for iPad and iPhone against 4.6 for Accurate Compass Navigation. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass for iPad and iPhone has 1K ratings behind it against 193, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Compass for iPad and iPhone's written reviews are positive against 64% of Accurate Compass Navigation's.

Compass for iPad and iPhone ships an update every 5 months, Accurate Compass Navigation every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass for iPad and iPhone | Accurate Compass Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-for-ipad-and-iphone/id421662224/reviews) | **[4.6 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accurate-compass-navigation/id1069599397/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 193 |
| Positive reviews | 30.1% of reviews | **64.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DOUBLE U s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331787042) | [Ngo Na](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061345952) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass for iPad and iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-for-ipad-and-iphone/id421662224)

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.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Swift and responsive, User-friendly interface, Focus on essential direction, Aesthetic design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads + Nice Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + Awesome Tip | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + Extraordinary Tip | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 💡 Helpful for navigation and orientation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calibration issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔍 Limited field of view

**Reported bugs**

- Compass pointing in wrong direction
- App crashes or freezes
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Voice-guided directions
- Improved accuracy in southern hemisphere


### Accurate Compass Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accurate-compass-navigation/id1069599397)

Navigate with confidence using a globally accurate compass. Customize its appearance with various designs and colors. Features include true or magnetic north, a bubble level, and location sharing.

**Highlights:** Global accuracy for true and magnetic north, Display location with coordinates and address, Bubble level for tilt measurement, Customizable housing colors, disk, needle, and background, Location sharing via email and SMS

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Use compass app without ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate readings (sometimes)
- 👍 Helpful for navigation
- 👍 Useful for specific tasks (telescopes, satellite dishes)
- 👍 Simple and clean design
- 👍 Works on iPad (for some users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate readings
- 🐛 Frozen compass
- 🐛 Backwards readings
- 🐛 Does not work on iPhone
- 🐛 Does not work on iPad (for some users)

**Reported bugs**

- Compass needle is frozen
- Compass is backwards
- Compass does not work on iPad
- Compass does not work on iPhone
- Compass is not accurate

**Requested features**

- Improve graphics
- Allow color customization
- Reduce calibration needs
- Fix altitude display bug
- Fix decimal coordinate bug


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass for iPad and iPhone free?

Compass for iPad and iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Accurate Compass Navigation free?

Accurate Compass Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Compass for iPad and iPhone or Accurate Compass Navigation?

Accurate Compass Navigation is rated higher. Compass for iPad and iPhone averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Accurate Compass Navigation averages 4.6 from 193 ratings.

### Do Compass for iPad and iPhone or Accurate Compass Navigation have ads?

Both Compass for iPad and iPhone and Accurate Compass Navigation show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compass for iPad and iPhone or Accurate Compass Navigation?

Compass for iPad and iPhone ships an update every 5 months, and Accurate Compass Navigation every 13 months. Most recently, Compass for iPad and iPhone was updated on September 22, 2026 and Accurate Compass Navigation on September 23, 2026.

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