# Compass vs FULL COMPASS

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass | FULL COMPASS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-pro/id551376288/reviews) | **[4.8 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-compass/id1211288477/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 9 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Savvas Petrou](https://appshunter.io/developer/480311109) | [hiroyuki uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/669938829) |

## 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 |


### FULL COMPASS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-compass/id1211288477)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*