# Compass vs Simple Compass

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Compass at 3.1 against Compass's 2.0. Simple Compass also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). Compass's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 months vs every 18 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Compass holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Compass has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Compass's written reviews are positive against 25% of Simple Compass's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Compass ships an update every 8 months, Simple Compass every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass | Simple Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-pro/id551376288/reviews) | **[3.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-compass-your-direction/id1077626093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 9 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Savvas Petrou](https://appshunter.io/developer/480311109) | [Ramalingam Sivaramakrishnan](https://appshunter.io/developer/892706271) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-pro/id551376288)

This navigation tool uses your device's gyroscope for enhanced accuracy. Simply point your device at an object and tap the screen to freeze the compass bearing. It's useful for travel and outdoor activities.

**Highlights:** Gyroscope enhanced accuracy, HD Retina display, Universal App support, Tap to freeze compass, Read compass bearing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Simple Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-compass-your-direction/id1077626093)

This application provides a straightforward and easy-to-read compass with a large display for direction and heading. Its minimalist design ensures a user-friendly experience for quick navigation.

**Highlights:** Large display for easy reading, Shows direction and heading, Simple and intuitive design, Free to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass free?

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

### Is Simple Compass free?

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

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

Simple Compass is rated higher. Compass averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Simple Compass averages 3.1 from 14 ratings.

### Do Compass or Simple Compass have ads?

Simple Compass shows ads; Compass does not.

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

Compass ships an update every 8 months, and Simple Compass every 18 months. Most recently, Compass was updated on October 7, 2026 and Simple Compass on October 1, 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.*