# Compass vs Marker Compass

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Marker Compass at 100% against Compass's 33%. Marker Compass also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 8 months). Compass's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Marker Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Marker Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marker Compass has 7 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 100% of Marker Compass's.

Compass ships an update every 8 months, Marker Compass every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass | Marker Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-pro/id551376288/reviews) | **[4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marker-compass-landmarks/id6741198030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Savvas Petrou](https://appshunter.io/developer/480311109) | [arakawa yuichiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/421879127) |

## 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 |


### Marker Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marker-compass-landmarks/id6741198030)

This app displays important directional markers directly on a compass interface, including real-time moon phases and the Qibla. Users can easily add their own custom markers, with a premium option to expand the number of saved locations.

**Highlights:** Display Moon phases and direction, Show Qibla direction, Register custom markers, Intuitive compass interface, Premium mode for more markers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Preminu Mode | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass free?

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

### Is Marker Compass free?

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

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

Marker Compass is rated higher. Compass averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Marker Compass averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do Compass or Marker Compass have ads?

Marker Compass shows ads; Compass does not.

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

Compass ships an update every 8 months, and Marker Compass every 4 weeks. Most recently, Compass was updated on September 19, 2026 and Marker Compass on September 24, 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.*