# Compass mini vs (fun) Compass

The clearest difference is rating: Compass mini at 4.8 against (fun) Compass's 4.0. Compass mini also leads on ratings volume (61 vs 2). (fun) Compass's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass mini sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and (fun) Compass sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Compass mini holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass mini has 61 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Compass mini ships an update every 5 weeks, (fun) Compass every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass mini | (fun) Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-mini/id6443833141/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-compass-navigate/id6755642122/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 95.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [鑫 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439411405) | [Mehdi El Moussali](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502297108) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-mini/id6443833141)

This app provides a minimalist compass for identifying direction. It also displays altitude, barometric pressure, and coordinate information for your current location. Additional features include sunrise/sunset times and solar angles, with offline usability and widget support.

**Highlights:** Direction identification, Altitude and barometric pressure, Coordinate navigation, Location bookmarking, Sunrise and sunset times, Solar elevation and azimuth, Offline usability

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compass mini · Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


### (fun) Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-compass-navigate/id6755642122)

This app offers a modern, minimalist, and accurate compass experience with beautiful handcrafted skins and subtle animations. It provides essential navigation features without internet, ideal for travel, exploration, and everyday use. Widgets offer instant direction at a glance.

**Highlights:** Modern and minimalist interface, Highly accurate compass, Handcrafted skins, Smooth animations and haptics, Home screen widgets, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass mini free?

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

### Is (fun) Compass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Compass mini or (fun) Compass?

Compass mini is rated higher. Compass mini averages 4.8 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while (fun) Compass averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Compass mini or (fun) Compass have ads?

Neither Compass mini nor (fun) Compass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compass mini or (fun) Compass?

Compass mini ships an update every 5 weeks, and (fun) Compass every 4 days. Most recently, Compass mini was updated on October 11, 2026 and (fun) Compass on September 28, 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.*