Comparison

Compass vs FULL COMPASS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Compass

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
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Compass-PRO Features - Gyroscope enhanced - HD Retina display - Universal App How to use: - Use your iPhone/iPad side to aim at any object. - Tap anywhere on screen to freeze compass. - Read compass bearing. You can also use it while traveling or at your favorites sports.

About

FULL COMPASS

This app provides high-precision navigation with a compass, level gauge, altimeter, and GPS coordinates. It supports both Japanese and English direction labels and offers customizable display styles. It also includes a special feature for finding lucky directions during traditional Japanese festivals.

Highlights
  • High-precision compass
  • Level gauge and altimeter
  • Latitude/longitude display
  • Japanese and English direction labels
  • Customizable design styles
  • Eho-maki compass for festivals
  • Offline functionality
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This compass allows you to instantly switch between Japanese directions ("東西南北") and English abbreviations ("NESW") with a single tap. It not only shows directions but also functions as a level gauge, altimeter, latitude/longitude display, and smartphone tilt indicator. The compass supports 16 directional points and displays both cardinal names and precise angles in degrees (0–360°). You can switch the language between Japanese and English via the menu. In addition to vertical and horizontal leveling, the app graphically displays the phone's tilt using four gyro indicators. You can choose between two design styles: a mechanical "Gray Metallic" or a classic "Black". These can be changed from the settings menu. It also serves as an "Eho‑maki Compass" for Setsubun, helping you find the lucky direction to eat your Eho-maki. The directions "North-northwest", "Northeast by east", "South-southeast", and "Southwest by west" are available in Japanese. In 2026, Setsubun falls on February 3rd. The lucky direction for Eho-maki is South-southeast. Use this app to easily find that direction and enjoy your Setsubun traditions! We've resolved an issue where the app could be installed on devices lacking a magnetic sensor. ※Please note: the compass function requires a magnetic sensor and may not work properly on unsupported devices. We also added a new feature that detects environments where compass readings are unstable and provides troubleshooting guidance. Additional features include the ability to hide banner ads and use the app offline, perfect for use in the mountains or by the sea. Give it a try

Screenshots

Compass1 screens
FULL COMPASS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FULL COMPASS at 4.8 against Compass's 2.0. FULL COMPASS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (34 vs 1). Compass's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (33% vs 14%). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FULL COMPASS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FULL COMPASS has 34 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 14% of FULL COMPASS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass ships an update every 8 months, FULL COMPASS every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Compass versus FULL COMPASS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompassFULL COMPASS
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings134 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB200 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSavvas Petrouhiroyuki uchida

Customer experience

Compass

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

FULL COMPASS

All ratings34 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Compass

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

FULL COMPASS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass free?
Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FULL COMPASS free?
FULL COMPASS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Compass or FULL COMPASS?
FULL COMPASS is rated higher. Compass averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while FULL COMPASS averages 4.8 from 34 ratings.
Do Compass or FULL COMPASS have ads?
FULL COMPASS shows ads; Compass does not.
Which is updated more often, Compass or FULL COMPASS?
Compass ships an update every 8 months, and FULL COMPASS every 4 months. Most recently, Compass was updated on November 6, 2026 and FULL COMPASS on November 6, 2026.

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