Compass vs Best Compass™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Best Compass™
Navigate with ease using this directional tool. It displays your precise geographical coordinates, current location, and elevation. Features include True North calibration and directional marking for efficient travel.
- Latitude and Longitude Display
- Location and Elevation Information
- True North Calibration
- Directional Marking
- Accurate Navigation
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Discover quick and easy navigation with our new Compass app, designed to enhance your directional experience. This innovative application not only displays your latitude and longitude but also provides information about your current location and elevation. Key Features: - Latitude and Longitude Display: Easily view your precise geographical coordinates. - Location and Elevation Information: Gain insights into your current location and elevation above sea level. - True North Calibration: Effortlessly set True North for accurate navigation. - Directional Marking: Mark your desired direction to ensure you stay on course efficiently. Download our Compass app now and embark on a seamless navigation journey!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Best Compass™ at 4.7 against Compass's 2.0. Best Compass™ also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 33%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Compass's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Best Compass™ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Best Compass™ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Best Compass™ has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Compass's written reviews are positive against 75% of Best Compass™'s.
Compass ships an update every 8 months, Best Compass™ every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass | Best Compass™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Savvas Petrou | Tue Nguyen Minh |
Customer experience
Compass
Best Compass™
Bugs and requests
Compass
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Best Compass™
Reported bugs
2 issues- Compass pointing in wrong direction (e.g. south instead of north)
- Losing direction when pointing north
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to correct for magnetic declination
- Option to display true north by default
In-app purchases
Compass
- Remove Ads$0.99
Best Compass™
No in-app purchases
