Comparison

Pro Compass vs FULL COMPASS

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

Head to head
About

Pro Compass

This app offers a realistic pocket compass experience with modern features like MGRS, sun/moon tracking, and GPS coordinates. It provides multiple display styles and advanced measurement tools for various applications.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D floating compass hardware
  • Nine compass display modes
  • Magnetic and true direction display
  • Sun and Moon position tracking
  • MGRS, UTM, and GPS coordinate formats
  • Two-axis inclinometer with bubble levels
  • Support for over 230 geodetic datums
Currently charting
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Pro Compass replicates the look and feel of classic pocket compass hardware in use since the 1800s, adding modern features and technologies. The app uses advanced OpenGL graphics (normally reserved for games) to render 3D floating compass hardware for realistic operation. Pro Compass offers nine different compass modes with direct read, traditional, and rosette styles capable of displaying degrees, quads, or mils (the direct read mode shows a North-South needle and reversed East-West convention). In all display modes, Pro Compass shows both magnetic and true direction simultaneously, with a rotating outer true ring that is automatically adjusted for local magnetic declination. Sun and Moon position are marked on the compass rings and continually updated. Pro Compass displays location and altitude, with decimal, degree-minute-second, UTM, and MGRS position formats. An optional "Datum Pack" adds over 230 geodetic datums covering regions and countries on all continents around the world. The app also contains a built in two-axis inclinometer that drives two independent bubble levels and a bullseye level. The inclinometer has angle readout dials for each axis, making it useful for many different types of measurements including slopes, pitches, sight lines, and geological angles like dip and strike. After using Pro Compass, you'll see why it's the best and most realistic compass available on the App Store! Also be sure to check out the new Pro Compass for Watch, available for all Apple Watch models running watchOS 6 or later. ***** IMPORTANT ACCURACY NOTE ***** Pro Compass reports accuracy directly from the magnetometer sensor in your device. This accuracy is determined by the hardware, not the application itself. To improve results, operate Pro Compass away from any electronics or other sources of electro-magnetic interference, including car dashboards, aircraft cockpits, metal structures, and other devices. Please contact the developer via the support link if you need additional information about accuracy or operation of Pro Compass.

About

FULL COMPASS

This app provides high-precision navigation with a compass, level gauge, altimeter, and GPS coordinates. It supports both Japanese and English direction labels and offers customizable display styles. It also includes a special feature for finding lucky directions during traditional Japanese festivals.

Highlights
  • High-precision compass
  • Level gauge and altimeter
  • Latitude/longitude display
  • Japanese and English direction labels
  • Customizable design styles
  • Eho-maki compass for festivals
  • Offline functionality
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This compass allows you to instantly switch between Japanese directions ("東西南北") and English abbreviations ("NESW") with a single tap. It not only shows directions but also functions as a level gauge, altimeter, latitude/longitude display, and smartphone tilt indicator. The compass supports 16 directional points and displays both cardinal names and precise angles in degrees (0–360°). You can switch the language between Japanese and English via the menu. In addition to vertical and horizontal leveling, the app graphically displays the phone's tilt using four gyro indicators. You can choose between two design styles: a mechanical "Gray Metallic" or a classic "Black". These can be changed from the settings menu. It also serves as an "Eho‑maki Compass" for Setsubun, helping you find the lucky direction to eat your Eho-maki. The directions "North-northwest", "Northeast by east", "South-southeast", and "Southwest by west" are available in Japanese. In 2026, Setsubun falls on February 3rd. The lucky direction for Eho-maki is South-southeast. Use this app to easily find that direction and enjoy your Setsubun traditions! We've resolved an issue where the app could be installed on devices lacking a magnetic sensor. ※Please note: the compass function requires a magnetic sensor and may not work properly on unsupported devices. We also added a new feature that detects environments where compass readings are unstable and provides troubleshooting guidance. Additional features include the ability to hide banner ads and use the app offline, perfect for use in the mountains or by the sea. Give it a try

Screenshots

Pro Compass4 screens
FULL COMPASS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pro Compass at 72% against FULL COMPASS's 14%. Pro Compass also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#71 vs unranked). FULL COMPASS's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On ratings volume, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

FULL COMPASS is free to download; Pro Compass costs $1.99 up front. Pro Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FULL COMPASS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FULL COMPASS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 34 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Pro Compass's written reviews are positive against 14% of FULL COMPASS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pro Compass ships an update every 6 months, FULL COMPASS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Pro Compass versus FULL COMPASS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPro CompassFULL COMPASS
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (73 ratings)4.8 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings73 — better34
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#71 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.4 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB200 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraig Hunterhiroyuki uchida

Customer experience

Pro Compass

All ratings73 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral8.9%
Negative18.8%

FULL COMPASS

All ratings34 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

Bugs and requests

Pro Compass

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • GPS location places users in wrong geographic areas
  • True north display shows 'NA' without troubleshooting guidance
  • Compass heading inconsistent on same fixed location
  • Map loading takes excessive time
  • Inclinometer calibration stuck in progress loop
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  • Compass appears frozen in some instances
  • Magnetic declination not automatically adjusting for location
  • East/West orientation reversed in some configurations

Requested features

15 requests
  • Watch app integration with data sharing
  • Manual compass calibration/adjustment feature
  • Red backlight option for astronomers
  • Topographic map overlay
  • Bearing input and route planning capabilities
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  • Ability to remove bubble levels from display
  • Native iPad optimization and larger graphics
  • DM.mm coordinate format option
  • Pointer color customization (red/green needle)
  • GMT/time display integration
  • Map orientation by direction of travel
  • Coordinate spacing for easier plotting
  • UK Ordnance Survey coordinate support
  • Device-specific bias compensation
  • Automatic magnetic declination database by location

FULL COMPASS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pro Compass

One-time1
  • Datum Pack$2.99
None

FULL COMPASS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pro Compass free?
Pro Compass costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is FULL COMPASS free?
FULL COMPASS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pro Compass or FULL COMPASS?
FULL COMPASS is rated higher. Pro Compass averages 4.3 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while FULL COMPASS averages 4.8 from 34 ratings.
Do Pro Compass or FULL COMPASS have ads?
FULL COMPASS shows ads; Pro Compass does not.
Which is updated more often, Pro Compass or FULL COMPASS?
Pro Compass ships an update every 6 months, and FULL COMPASS every 4 months. Most recently, Pro Compass was updated on October 13, 2026 and FULL COMPASS on October 2, 2026.

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