Comparison

Compass° vs Compass Pro+

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Compass Pro+

This navigation tool provides instant, accurate direction using your device's sensors. It's designed for everyday use, travel, and outdoor activities with a clean, intuitive interface and a focus on privacy. Unlock all features with a premium purchase.

Highlights
  • Instant direction finding
  • Accurate real-time heading
  • Intuitive interface
  • Designed for travel and outdoors
  • Privacy-focused, no tracking
  • Premium package for full access
Features
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Find your direction instantly with Compass — a fast, accurate, and simple navigation tool designed for everyday use. Whether you're exploring a new city, hiking outdoors, or checking your orientation, Compass provides reliable direction in seconds. Accurate Compass Get real-time heading using your device’s built-in sensors. Designed for precision and smooth performance. Explore with Confidence Navigate new places with ease. Ideal for travel, outdoor activities, and daily use. Smart Orientation Instantly understand your direction and positioning with a clear, intuitive interface. Fast and Minimal No clutter, no unnecessary features — just a clean and responsive compass experience. Privacy First Compass is designed with privacy in mind. No accounts, no tracking. All data remains on your device. By purchasing a premium package, you gain full access to all app. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. -Subscriptions will auto-renew at the end of each term unless canceled 24 hours before the term ends. -The user can manage subscriptions. Auto-renewal can be disabled in iTunes account settings. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/compassappro/home Terms & Conditions: https://sites.google.com/view/compassterms/home

Screenshots

Compass°2 screens
Compass Pro+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compass° at none against Compass Pro+'s 2. Compass° also leads on ratings volume (59K vs 14) and device support (3 vs 1). Compass Pro+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 18 months). On price and rating 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

Both are free to download. Compass Pro+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Compass° asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Compass° against 4.9 for Compass Pro+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass° has 59K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass° ships an update every 18 months, Compass Pro+ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Compass° versus Compass Pro+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass°Compass Pro+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (59K ratings)4.9 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings59K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim O's Studios, LLCApprepublic Yazılım Limited Şirketi

Customer experience

Compass°

All ratings59,171 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews448 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative16.3%

Compass Pro+

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Compass Pro+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Compass°

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Compass Pro+

Subscriptions2
  • Compass Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Compass Annual$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Compass° free?
Compass° is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Compass Pro+ free?
Compass Pro+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Compass° or Compass Pro+?
Compass Pro+ is rated higher. Compass° averages 4.8 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Compass Pro+ averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.
Do Compass° or Compass Pro+ have ads?
Compass° shows ads; Compass Pro+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Compass° or Compass Pro+?
Compass° ships an update every 18 months, and Compass Pro+ every 5 days. Most recently, Compass° was updated on November 8, 2026 and Compass Pro+ on November 7, 2026.

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