Comparison

Compass 54 Pro vs World Clock Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Compass 54 Pro

This app provides a real compass, location data, weather updates, date and time, and map functionality. It displays real-time orientation to magnetic fields and offers various coordinate systems and unit conversions.

Highlights
  • Real compass with magnetic field orientation
  • Location coordinates, course, speed, and altitude
  • Current weather temperature, humidity, and pressure
  • Date, time, and GMT time display
  • Standard, satellite, and hybrid map views
  • Multiple GPS coordinate systems (UTM, MGRS, etc.)
Features
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You spend time on searching everyday usable information?! "Compass 54 Pro" is here to help you! "Compass 54 Pro" is a real compass! It shows device real-time orientation to magnetic fields. "Compass 54 Pro" is a package of common, but important data. "Compass 54 Pro" application includes: 1. Compass -- Shows device real-time orientation to magnetic fields. -- Ability to switch between true and magnetic North. 2. Location -- Location coordinates (longitude, latitude). -- Course -- Speed -- Altitude -- Ability to switch between mph, feet units and kmh, meter units. 3. Weather -- Temperature information. -- Humidity -- Pressure -- Ability to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit. 4. Date -- Current date and time. -- Current GMT time. -- Ability to switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format. 5. Map -- Standard, satellite, hybrid maps. -- Current location. -- Location tracking. Supports HD Retina Display. Location service provides information using global positioning system (GPS). The weather data collected by Yahoo! Weather API. GPS Coordinates - UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) - MGRS (Military Grid Reference System - Dec Degs (DD.dddddd°) - Dec Degs Micro (DD.dddddd "N, S, E, W") - Dec Mins (DDMM.mmmm) - Deg Min Secs (DD°MM'SS.sss") - Dec Mins Secs (DDMMSS.sss") ***PLEASE NOTE*** THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT WORK WITH IPOD TOUCH, IPHONE 3G, ONLY WITH IPHONE 3GS, IPHONE 4G AND IPAD, IPAD2 DEVICES. THERE IS NO BUILT-IN MAGNETOMETER IN IPOD TOUCH, IPHONE 3G. Enjoy Compass 54 Pro!!!

About

World Clock Pro

Easily track and convert time across multiple global time zones. Schedule events, share accurate times instantly, and access a vast database of cities and time zones. Ideal for international communication and planning.

Highlights
  • Universal clock access
  • Effortless time conversion
  • Schedule calendar events
  • Instant time sharing
  • Large city and timezone database
  • Automatic timezone updates
Features
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TIMEZONE CALCULATOR – YOUR ULTIMATE WORLD TIME COMPANION Master global time with a tool that is clear, concise, and built for busy international lives. Whether you’re scheduling business meetings or connecting with friends overseas, World Clock Pro keeps you in sync—simply and directly. ESSENTIAL FEATURES UNIVERSAL CLOCK ACCESS: View accurate times in cities around the world—New York, London, Tokyo, Sydney. No fuss, just the facts. EFFORTLESS TIME CONVERSION: Swipe to convert and compare time zones with precision. Plan your calls and meetings with ease. SCHEDULE WITH CONFIDENCE: Create and integrate calendar events quickly. Organize trips, group activities, and international calls without confusion. INSTANT TIME SHARING: Share exact times via email, SMS, social media, or messengers. Coordination is just a click away. HUGE CITY & TIMEZONE DATABASE: Access over 160,000 cities and popular time zones like GMT, UTC, EST, and PST at your fingertips. WHY THIS APP MATTERS Say goodbye to timezone confusion. This isn’t just another world clock—it’s a powerful tool for global thinkers, frequent travelers, and anyone who values clear, reliable time data. Streamline your schedule and manage your day without delay. EXTEND YOUR EXPERIENCE For a deeper dive into global time management, World Clock Pro is also available on Mac. Just search “World Clock Pro” in the Mac AppStore * * * World Clock Pro offers a premium subscription: Subscribe to get access to unlimited timezones, and timely automatic updates of our timezone database of more than 160,000 locations and timezones. – Length of subscription: 1 month or 1 year – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable – Terms & Conditions: https://timemaster.s3.amazonaws.com/Time-master-terms.pdf – Privacy Policy: https://timemaster.s3.amazonaws.com/Time-master-privacy-policy.pdf

Screenshots

Compass 54 Pro4 screens
World Clock Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: World Clock Pro at 4.8 against Compass 54 Pro's 3.2. World Clock Pro also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 40%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 43). Compass 54 Pro's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 54 Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and World Clock Pro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

World Clock Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World Clock Pro has 1.3K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Compass 54 Pro's written reviews are positive against 77% of World Clock Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass 54 Pro ships an update every 3 months, World Clock Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Compass 54 Pro versus World Clock Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass 54 ProWorld Clock Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (43 ratings)4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews76.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings431.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElen BekzadyanAlex Komarov Inc.

Customer experience

Compass 54 Pro

All ratings43 ratings
Positive53.5%
Neutral7.0%
Negative39.5%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral11.8%
Negative48.2%

World Clock Pro

All ratings1,349 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews206 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral4.9%
Negative18.4%

User reviews

Compass 54 Pro

From 43 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Accurate compass readings
  • 👍 Precise coordinates shown
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Good for orienteering
  • 👍 Works without Wi-Fi/3G

Room to improve

  • 😠 Insanely annoying ads
  • 😠 Ads capture the phone
  • 😠 Paid version still has ads
  • 😠 App crashes frequently
  • 😠 Weather section not working

World Clock Pro

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Elegant and intuitive interface
  • 🔍 Excellent visualization of multiple time zones
  • ⏱ Seamless time shifting
  • 🌍 Convenient for international teams and travelers
  • 📆 Helpful for scheduling across time zones

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Widget issues and lack of functionality
  • 🖥 Lack of iPad and landscape mode support
  • 🔧 Concerns about app updates and feature removals
  • 💰 Complaints about subscription model and pricing

Bugs and requests

Compass 54 Pro

Reported bugs

38 issues
  • Weather section shows 'No Internet Connection' despite being online
  • App crashes when enabling camera flash
  • Homes.com ad locks display on newer devices
  • Camera tab doesn't properly switch settings
  • Compass dial jumps or jitters
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  • In-app purchase requires multiple attempts and restore
  • App crashes on iPhone 12 & iPad 6
  • Compass works only when Wi-Fi is off
  • Inconsistent results between iPad and iPhone
  • Magnetic north doesn't work
  • Map doesn't work in Pro version
  • Storm Ap advertisement opens every time
  • Cannot remove ads in Pro version
  • Heading +/- 180 degrees
  • Heading varies by 35-40 degrees between devices
  • Altimeter and temperature not received after update
  • App needs constant recalibration
  • Altimeter and coordinate display do not function in Pro
  • Location services require 'always' setting
  • Cannot calibrate properly
  • North indication is 180 degrees off
  • Map shows entire US, nav button unclear
  • Speedo, altimeter, weather conditions show N/A
  • +/- 40 degrees inaccuracy
  • Speedo does not work
  • Altimeter does not work on iPad 2
  • GPS information linking problems
  • North is off by 40 degrees on iPad
  • Weather, altitude do not display on iPad
  • Compass interference warnings are too prominent
  • North arrow is 45 degrees from actual north
  • Temp does not work
  • Compass does not point North on iPad
  • Altimeter does not work
  • Speedometer does not function
  • Figure 8 calibration needed every time
  • Speed part stays blank
  • Travels at 5.98 MPH while stationary

Requested features

11 requests
  • More updates and features
  • More child-friendly themes
  • Show elevation
  • More detailed weather (5-day forecast, hourly temps)
  • Switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit
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  • Rotate to landscape mode on iPads and larger iPhones
  • Add analog clock instead of GMT
  • Manual declination settings
  • Option to change from DMS to decimal
  • Save current location feature
  • More options in settings (metric/imperial mix)

World Clock Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Widget not working on iOS 14 and newer
  • Issues with local time zone detection and display
  • Inconsistent behavior after app updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add date function for future time zone changes
  • Ability to customize and sort displayed time zones
  • Implement an Apple Watch app
  • Improve widget functionality and customization

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Compass 54 Pro

One-time1
  • Remove Ads.$2.99
5 purchases

World Clock Pro

Subscriptions5
  • 1 month$1.991 Month
  • 1 month2 variants$2.991 Month
  • 1 year3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • 1 year3 Days trial$11.991 Year
  • 1 year3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Compass 54 Pro free?
Compass 54 Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is World Clock Pro free?
World Clock Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Compass 54 Pro or World Clock Pro?
World Clock Pro is rated higher. Compass 54 Pro averages 3.2 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while World Clock Pro averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Compass 54 Pro or World Clock Pro have ads?
Neither Compass 54 Pro nor World Clock Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compass 54 Pro or World Clock Pro?
Compass 54 Pro ships an update every 3 months, and World Clock Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Compass 54 Pro was updated on October 7, 2026 and World Clock Pro on October 11, 2026.

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