# Compass vs CompassPro

The clearest difference is rating: CompassPro at 4.6 against Compass's 4.1. CompassPro also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 41 months). Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (182 vs 5). On price, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CompassPro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

CompassPro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass has 182 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 80% of CompassPro's.

Compass ships an update every 41 months, CompassPro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass | CompassPro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id546228063/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compasspro-offline-gps-and-maps/id6748416407/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **182** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 13 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Horizon Business, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/431586531) | [BlueCrest Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825706614) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id546228063)

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.

**Highlights:** Large format display, Direction and heading indicator, Selectable background, Selectable arrow style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Large and easy to see
- 👍 Works well and dependable
- 👍 Quick and no setup
- 👍 Accurate and spot on

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate readings
- 🐛 Does not work on iPad
- 🐛 Only works when flat
- 🐛 Ads present
- 🐛 Wildly different readings between devices

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Indicate reciprocal bearing
- Option to remove ads


### CompassPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compasspro-offline-gps-and-maps/id6748416407)

This navigation app offers 100% offline reliability with cached maps, advanced route planning, and 3D map visualization. It provides precise real-time heading, coordinates, and altitude data, making it ideal for various outdoor and urban exploration activities.

**Highlights:** 100% Offline Reliability, Advanced Waypoint & Route Planning, 3D Map Visualization, Elevation Difference View, Precision Display, Custom 'Expeditions'

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass free?

Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CompassPro free?

CompassPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Compass or CompassPro?

CompassPro is rated higher. Compass averages 4.1 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while CompassPro averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Compass or CompassPro have ads?

Neither Compass nor CompassPro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compass or CompassPro?

Compass ships an update every 41 months, and CompassPro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Compass was updated on October 15, 2026 and CompassPro on October 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.*