Comparison

Compass vs Compass Pro

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

Compass Pro

This app provides a clear and fast compass for your iPhone and iPad. It displays magnetic heading, precise degrees, GPS coordinates, and elevation. It also offers an optional place name when you are online, making it useful for outdoor activities and everyday navigation.

Highlights
  • Magnetic heading and precise degrees
  • Live GPS latitude and longitude
  • Elevation in meters
  • Optional place name via geocoding
  • Haptic feedback near cardinal directions
  • Light and dark appearance
Features
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Compass Pro is a clear, fast compass for iPhone and iPad: magnetic heading, precise degrees, GPS coordinates, elevation, and optional place name when you are online. WHAT YOU GET • Bold compass dial that follows your heading, with full or shorthand direction labels (configurable). • True direction context for labels and degrees, with magnetic heading for the needle. • Live latitude and longitude in an easy-to-read format. • Elevation in meters from your current location. • Optional city or area name via reverse geocoding when a network is available. • Haptic feedback near cardinal and intercardinal directions. • Light and dark appearance to match your preference. BUILT FOR OUTDOORS AND EVERYDAY USE Use it for hiking, camping, travel, or any time you need bearing, coordinates, and height above sea level without a cluttered map UI. PRIVACY & SUPPORT Location is used only to provide compass, coordinates, elevation, and optional geocoding as described in our privacy policy. Support: https://pankajgaikar.com Privacy: https://pankajgaikar.com/compass-pro-privacy.html Terms: https://pankajgaikar.com/compass-pro-terms.html The app may show ads in some screens. Thank you for using Compass Pro.

Screenshots

Compass1 screens
Compass Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Compass Pro at 4.3 against Compass's 2.0. Compass Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). Compass's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Compass Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass Pro has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass ships an update every 8 months, Compass Pro every 15 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Compass versus Compass Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompassCompass Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSavvas PetrouPankaj Gaikar

Customer experience

Compass

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

Compass Pro

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Compass

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Compass Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass free?
Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Compass Pro free?
Compass Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Compass or Compass Pro?
Compass Pro is rated higher. Compass averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Compass Pro averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Compass or Compass Pro have ads?
Neither Compass nor Compass Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compass or Compass Pro?
Compass ships an update every 8 months, and Compass Pro every 15 months. Most recently, Compass was updated on October 24, 2026 and Compass Pro on October 24, 2026.

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