# Pro Compass vs FULL COMPASS

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 (#89 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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro Compass | FULL COMPASS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-compass/id517739197/reviews) | **[4.8 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-compass/id1211288477/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **72.3% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/286743884) | [hiroyuki uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/669938829) |

## What reviewers say

### Pro Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-compass/id517739197)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Datum Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Displays both true and magnetic north simultaneously
- 📍 Accurate GPS location and coordinate display
- 🔧 Multiple coordinate format options (MGRS, UTM, DMS)
- 📊 Professional-grade precision instrument
- 🎨 Clean, intuitive interface design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent compass accuracy across locations
- ❌ True north often displays as 'NA' without explanation
- 📍 GPS location detection frequently incorrect (places users in wrong continent)
- ⚠️ Large margin of error (15-35 degrees reported)
- 🔄 Compass needle wavers and appears unstable

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### FULL COMPASS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-compass/id1211288477)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*