Compass vs Compass X°
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass
This application displays your current direction and heading in a large, easy-to-read format. Customize the look by selecting your preferred background and arrow style to suit your needs.
- Large format display
- Direction and heading indicator
- Selectable background
- Selectable arrow style
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Compass- is a simple app that shows the direction and heading in a large format that is easy to read. Features: 1) Select the desired background 2) Select the desired arrow 3) Point to get the direction and heading If you like this app, please consider giving it a rating. Your support will help keep the updates coming! Thank you for your support!
Compass X°
Navigate with a highly accurate and user-friendly compass tool. This app provides precise direction for hiking, traveling, or exploring with a sleek, easy-to-read interface. It works offline and supports both magnetic and true north.
- Accurate and responsive compass
- Works offline without internet/GPS
- Simple and intuitive design
- Supports magnetic and true north
- Lightweight and fast performance
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Find your way with our highly accurate and user-friendly Compass tool! Whether you're hiking, traveling, or simply exploring, this app is designed to provide precise direction every time. With a sleek interface and easy-to-read compass dial, you'll never lose your sense of direction again. Key Features: - Accurate and responsive compass for quick navigation - Works without an internet connection or GPS signal - Simple and intuitive design for easy use - Perfect for outdoor activities like hiking, camping, or road trips - Lightweight and fast performance - Supports both magnetic and true north - Our Compass tool app is your reliable navigation companion—ideal for anyone from seasoned adventurers to casual travelers. Download today and always stay on course!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Compass at 4.1 against Compass X°'s 3.4. Compass also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (73% vs 50%). Compass X°'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 41 months). On price, ads 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 X° sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.
Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass has 190 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Compass's written reviews are positive against 50% of Compass X°'s.
Compass ships an update every 41 months, Compass X° every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass | Compass X° |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (190 ratings) — better | 3.4 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 190 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Horizon Business, Inc. | Hubert Willy Lehmann |
Customer experience
Compass
Compass X°
Bugs and requests
Compass
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inaccurate readings compared to native app
- Compass does not work if phone is mounted on dash
- Compass does not work on iPad
- Compass readings are all over the map
Requested features
2 requests- Indicate reciprocal bearing
- Option to remove ads
Compass X°
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Compass
No in-app purchases
Compass X°
- Remove Ads$1.99
