# Dish Align vs Compass

The clearest difference is rating: Compass at 4.7 against Dish Align's 4.2. Compass also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 455). Dish Align's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 67%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dish Align sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Compass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass has 2.3K ratings behind it against 455, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Dish Align's written reviews are positive against 67% of Compass's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dish Align ships an update every 9 months, Compass every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dish Align | Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (455 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dish-align/id520249397/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-professional/id1289069674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 455 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.0% of reviews** | 66.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 12 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dayana Networks Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/403434357) | [Peter Bohl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075788156) |

## What reviewers say

### Dish Align

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dish-align/id520249397)

This application assists in aligning satellite dishes by allowing users to select their dish's location and the desired satellite. It provides precise directional guidance using a built-in compass simulation. Users can also suggest updates to the satellite list.

**Highlights:** Satellite dish alignment, Location and satellite selection, Built-in compass simulation, Dynamic satellite list, Signal optimization guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contribute $1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to No Ad | $1.99 | one-time |
| Contribute $3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Contribute $5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Contribute $10 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Accurate
- 👍 Helpful
- 👍 Works great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Compass issues
- 🐛 Outdated information
- 🐛 Clunky interface

**Reported bugs**

- Compass pointing in wrong direction
- Satellite information not up-to-date
- App crashing or freezing
- Incorrect azimuth and elevation calculations

**Requested features**

- Elevation angle measurement
- Augmented reality for dish alignment
- Satellite visibility on map
- Dish size recommendation
- Transponder information


### 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 Dish Align free?

Dish Align is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Compass free?

Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dish Align or Compass?

Compass is rated higher. Dish Align averages 4.2 out of 5 from 455 ratings, while Compass averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Dish Align or Compass have ads?

Dish Align shows ads; Compass does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dish Align or Compass?

Dish Align ships an update every 9 months, and Compass every 7 months. Most recently, Dish Align was updated on September 22, 2026 and Compass on September 26, 2026.

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