# Share Location&Compass vs Compass

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Share Location&Compass at none against Compass's 4. Share Location&Compass also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Share Location&Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Share Location&Compass ships an update every 2 months, Compass every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Share Location&Compass | Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-professional/id1289069674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yuan hung Huang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497812655) | [Peter Bohl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075788156) |

## What reviewers say

### Share Location&Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/share-location-and-compass/id626591817)

This app combines a compass with location sharing capabilities. Easily send your GPS coordinates, address, and altitude to contacts via SMS or email. It also displays cardinal directions and a rotating bezel for navigation.

**Highlights:** Share GPS location (map link, address, coordinates), Send location via SMS and Email, Displays current address on map, Automatic GPS coordinate updates, Compass with North, South, East, West, Large rotating bezel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-professional/id1289069674)

This app helps you navigate by displaying your direction on a compass, overlayed on a satellite or map view. It provides your street address, GPS coordinates, and altitude, along with What3Words coordinates for precise location identification.

**Highlights:** Compass direction display, Satellite and map view overlay, Street address and GPS coordinates, Altitude display, What3Words coordinates, Zoom functionality, Accuracy indicator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AdFree and Widgets for 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 months ad-free + Widgets | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 year Ad Free + Widgets | $4.99 | per year |
| Ad Free without limits | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate compass
- 👍 Useful features like location and elevation
- 🗺️ Detailed map overlay
- 🔍 Precise direction indication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass direction inaccurate
- 🌐 Issues with non-English language support
- 💢 Annoying ads
- 🤔 Calibration problems

**Reported bugs**

- Compass direction completely off
- App crashes on launch
- Barometric pressure widget not working
- Location tracking issues

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Customizable compass display
- Improved calibration controls
- Support for imperial units


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Share Location&Compass free?

Share Location&Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Compass free?

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

### Do Share Location&Compass or Compass have ads?

Neither Share Location&Compass nor Compass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Share Location&Compass or Compass?

Share Location&Compass ships an update every 2 months, and Compass every 7 months. Most recently, Share Location&Compass was updated on October 1, 2026 and Compass on October 27, 2026.

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