Compass° vs Basic Calculator+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass°
This application provides a large, easy-to-read compass display to show your direction and heading. It utilizes your device's internal hardware for accurate estimations.
- Large display
- Easy to read
- Shows direction
- Shows heading
- Uses device hardware
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This app is a super simple compass that is very easy to read with a huge display showing you the direction and heading. This software is provided as is and uses the device's internal hardware to estimate direction. By continuing to use this app you agree to our Terms of Service.
Basic Calculator+
Perform essential arithmetic operations with a straightforward calculator app. Its large buttons and clear display ensure ease of use, supporting both portrait and landscape orientations.
- Basic four functions
- Clear display
- Large buttons
- Portrait and landscape modes
- iPad compatible
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This simple calculator with a clear display and large buttons makes calculations easy. Portrait and landscape modes both available on iPad. This app uses the basic functions of the calculator to make the simplest, best, free calculator in the app store.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Basic Calculator+ at every 4 months against Compass°'s every 18 months. Basic Calculator+ also leads on ratings volume (243K vs 59K) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Compass°'s advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Compass° against 4.9 for Basic Calculator+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59K and 243K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Compass°'s written reviews are positive against 87% of Basic Calculator+'s.
Compass° ships an update every 18 months, Basic Calculator+ every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.
| Parameter | Compass° | Basic Calculator+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (59K ratings) | 4.9 (243K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 59K | 243K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim O's Studios, LLC | Best Free Apps |
Customer experience
Compass°
Basic Calculator+
User reviews
Compass°
From 59K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 💡 Convenient for various use cases
- 🔍 Provides clear direction information
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional issues with accuracy or calibration
- 🔋 Dependent on device signal/battery
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
Basic Calculator+
From 243K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Large, clear buttons
- 👍 Straightforward, basic functionality
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Works well on iPad
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent click volume
- 🐛 Ads can be intrusive or disruptive
- 🐛 Missing backspace/delete function
Bugs and requests
Compass°
Reported bugs
2 issues- Compass stuck on certain directions
- App crashes or fails to load
Requested features
3 requests- Paid ad-free version
- Additional features like GPS integration
- Improved accuracy and reliability
Basic Calculator+
Reported bugs
2 issues- Incorrect calculation results
- Ads covering the screen
Requested features
3 requests- Add fraction button
- Implement order of operations
- Include memory function
In-app purchases
Compass°
No in-app purchases
Basic Calculator+
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Compass° free?
Is Basic Calculator+ free?
Which has better reviews, Compass° or Basic Calculator+?
Do Compass° or Basic Calculator+ have ads?
Which is updated more often, Compass° or Basic Calculator+?
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