# Compass° vs Compass Pro+

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.

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.

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.

Compass° ships an update every 18 months, Compass Pro+ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass° | Compass Pro+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id520985073/reviews) | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-pro-plus/id6762044728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim O's Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412839685) | [Apprepublic Yazılım Limited Şirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803791191) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id520985073)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 💡 Convenient for various use cases
- 🔍 Provides clear direction information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with accuracy or calibration
- 🔋 Dependent on device signal/battery
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Compass stuck on certain directions
- App crashes or fails to load

**Requested features**

- Paid ad-free version
- Additional features like GPS integration
- Improved accuracy and reliability


### Compass Pro+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-pro-plus/id6762044728)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compass Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Compass Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 9, 2026 and Compass Pro+ on November 7, 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.*