# Compass 54 Lite vs Compass_S

The clearest difference is ads: Compass 54 Lite at none against Compass_S's shown. Compass 54 Lite also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Compass_S's advantage is ratings volume (282 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Compass 54 Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass_S has 282 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Compass 54 Lite's written reviews are positive against 25% of Compass_S's.

Compass 54 Lite ships an update every 2 months, Compass_S every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass 54 Lite | Compass_S |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-54-lite/id464270330/reviews)** | [4.6 (282 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-s/id1385372454/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **282** |
| Positive reviews | **48.4% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elen Bekzadyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1201385451) | [hiroyuki uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/669938829) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass 54 Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-54-lite/id464270330)

This app provides a real-time compass, location data including coordinates and speed, weather forecasts, date and time, and map features. It offers unit and format switching for various data points and utilizes GPS and Yahoo! Weather API.

**Highlights:** Real-time compass orientation, Location coordinates, course, speed, altitude, Temperature, humidity, pressure, Current date and time, GMT, Standard map with location tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate compass readings
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 Works without data/internet
- 👍 Nice extras in one app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate readings (180/90 degrees off)
- 🐛 Freezing on launch
- 🐛 Not working on older devices (iPod Touch, iPhone 3G)
- 🐛 Elevation feature not working (displays N/A)
- 🐛 App is jerky and sticky

**Reported bugs**

- Compass is 180 degrees off
- Compass is 90 degrees off
- App freezes when opened
- Elevation displays 'N/A'
- App does not work in Southern Hemisphere

**Requested features**

- Include Elevation feature
- Improve Southern Hemisphere compatibility
- Offer a Pro version with more features
- Add Time, weather, and GPS to the free version


### Compass_S

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-s/id1385372454)

A straightforward compass app offering five distinct needle designs. It displays cardinal directions in multiple formats, including Japanese, and provides GPS coordinates like latitude, longitude, and altitude. The app includes features to help maintain accuracy and can be used for specific cultural practices.

**Highlights:** Five needle designs, NESW and Japanese cardinal points, Latitude, longitude, and altitude display, Accuracy guidance for level positioning, Ehomaki compass for Setsubun, Ad-free and offline modes

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass 54 Lite free?

Compass 54 Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Compass_S free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Compass 54 Lite or Compass_S?

Compass 54 Lite is rated higher. Compass 54 Lite averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Compass_S averages 4.6 from 282 ratings.

### Do Compass 54 Lite or Compass_S have ads?

Compass_S shows ads; Compass 54 Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Compass 54 Lite or Compass_S?

Compass 54 Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Compass_S every 6 months. Most recently, Compass 54 Lite was updated on September 22, 2026 and Compass_S on September 28, 2026.

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