# Crowsflight vs Compass

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crowsflight at none against Compass's 4. Crowsflight also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). Compass's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 33) and iOS requirement (12 vs 14.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Crowsflight against 4.7 for Compass. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass has 2.3K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Crowsflight's written reviews are positive against 67% of Compass's.

Crowsflight ships an update every 3 months, Compass every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crowsflight | Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowsflight/id444185307/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-professional/id1289069674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 66.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 8 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CW&T](https://appshunter.io/developer/403622462) | [Peter Bohl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075788156) |

## What reviewers say

### Crowsflight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowsflight/id444185307)

This app offers intuitive, mapless navigation using GPS and a compass. It displays distance and heading, allowing you to drop markers, search for destinations by address or what3words, and view saved locations on a map. It works offline for navigation and supports iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Mapless GPS navigation, Heading pointer, Drop location markers, Search by address or what3words, Offline navigation, iCloud location sync, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple, intuitive interface design
- 🧭 Accurate directional compass pointing to destinations
- 📍 Offline functionality without requiring data/WiFi
- 🚶 Excellent for walking and urban exploration
- 💡 Innovative concept - shows direction and distance instead of turn-by-turn

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass calibration issues and inaccurate readings
- 🔍 Search function returns incorrect or distant locations
- 📱 Small font sizes difficult to read
- 🎯 Inconsistent location accuracy
- ⚠️ Persistent warning messages that can't be dismissed

**Reported bugs**

- Compass won't calibrate properly
- Directional readings off by 90+ degrees
- App freezes at instruction screen
- App opens spontaneously after unlocking phone
- Search function returns locations in wrong countries

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch support
- Gyroscope-based active pointer for hands-free navigation
- Metric kilometers display option
- Ability to organize locations into groups/categories
- GPS-based accuracy instead of compass-only


### 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 Crowsflight free?

Crowsflight 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, Crowsflight or Compass?

Compass is rated higher. Crowsflight averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Compass averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Crowsflight or Compass have ads?

Neither Crowsflight nor Compass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crowsflight or Compass?

Crowsflight ships an update every 3 months, and Compass every 7 months. Most recently, Crowsflight was updated on August 2, 2026 and Compass on September 23, 2026.

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