Compass° vs Compass++
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.
Compass++
This utility app provides essential tools for explorers, including a compass, altitude display, ruler, and an integrated map. Its beautiful design makes it suitable for both novice and experienced users.
- Compass
- Altitude display
- Ruler
- Integrated map
- Beautifully designed interface
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Compass++ is the perfect app for any explorer. Both experts and beginners alike will find features they love in a beautifully designed canvas. Compass++ includes a compass, of course, a display of your current altitude, a ruler for those emergencies and a map tucked below. Special thanks to icons8. Looking for some awesome icons? Check out https://icons8.com!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compass° at 82% against Compass++'s 13%. Compass° also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Compass++'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 18 months). On price and device support 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. Compass++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Compass° asks for nothing beyond the download.
Compass° holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass° has 59K ratings behind it against 464, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Compass°'s written reviews are positive against 13% of Compass++'s.
Compass° ships an update every 18 months, Compass++ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass° | Compass++ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (59K ratings) — better | 3.6 (464 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews — better | 13.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 59K — better | 464 |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim O's Studios, LLC | KleinCodes, LLC |
Customer experience
Compass°
Compass++
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
Compass++
From 464 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Map feature is okay
- 👍 Shows altitude and other features
- 👍 Great compass application
Room to improve
- 🐛 Compass does not work
- 🐛 Altitude is inaccurate
- 🐛 Compass needle doesn't turn
- 🐛 Compass needle points randomly
- 🐛 App shows user is always going north
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++
Reported bugs
9 issues- Compass does not work
- Compass needle doesn't turn
- Altitude is wrong
- App shows user is always going north
- Compass is not pointing north
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- Compass readings are inconsistent
- Compass does nothing, just a picture
- Screen just sits there, doesn't work
- App doesn't provide direction
Requested features
2 requests- Instructions on how to set up/calibrate
- Map shows all roads
In-app purchases
Compass°
No in-app purchases
Compass++
- Remove Ads$0.99
Questions
Is Compass° free?
Is Compass++ free?
Which has better reviews, Compass° or Compass++?
Do Compass° or Compass++ have ads?
Which is updated more often, Compass° or Compass++?
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