# Azimuth Maps vs Compass

The clearest difference is rating: Compass at 4.7 against Azimuth Maps's 1.0. Compass also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 1). Azimuth Maps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Azimuth Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass has 2.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Azimuth Maps ships an update monthly, Compass every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Azimuth Maps | Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/azimuth-maps/id441000139/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-professional/id1289069674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ageo Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/440999435) | [Peter Bohl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075788156) |

## What reviewers say

### Azimuth Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/azimuth-maps/id441000139)

This app displays reference area orientations on a map, allowing for precise directional viewing at 30°, 45°, or 60° intervals. It also supports address searching to determine bearings and distances, useful for Feng Shui and other orientation tasks.

**Highlights:** Map orientation display, Adjustable directional intervals (30°, 45°, 60°), 12-direction display support, Movable reference areas, Address search for bearings and distances

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-professional/id1289069674)

This app helps you navigate by displaying your direction on a compass, overlayed on a satellite or map view. It provides your street address, GPS coordinates, and altitude, along with What3Words coordinates for precise location identification.

**Highlights:** Compass direction display, Satellite and map view overlay, Street address and GPS coordinates, Altitude display, What3Words coordinates, Zoom functionality, Accuracy indicator

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AdFree and Widgets for 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 months ad-free + Widgets | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 year Ad Free + Widgets | $4.99 | per year |
| Ad Free without limits | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate compass
- 👍 Useful features like location and elevation
- 🗺️ Detailed map overlay
- 🔍 Precise direction indication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass direction inaccurate
- 🌐 Issues with non-English language support
- 💢 Annoying ads
- 🤔 Calibration problems

**Reported bugs**

- Compass direction completely off
- App crashes on launch
- Barometric pressure widget not working
- Location tracking issues

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Customizable compass display
- Improved calibration controls
- Support for imperial units


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Azimuth Maps free?

Azimuth Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Compass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Azimuth Maps or Compass?

Compass is rated higher. Azimuth Maps averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Compass averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Azimuth Maps or Compass have ads?

Azimuth Maps shows ads; Compass does not.

### Which is updated more often, Azimuth Maps or Compass?

Azimuth Maps ships an update monthly, and Compass every 7 months. Most recently, Azimuth Maps was updated on September 13, 2026 and Compass on September 29, 2026.

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