Mont Blanc Compass vs Navig8 Sailing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Mont Blanc Compass
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βMont Blanc Compassβ is a compass that shows the direction and distance to Mont Blanc. Wherever you are on earth, you can know the direction and distance to Mont Blanc. Finding the direction of a distant target position on a flat map causes a large error, so you need to find the direction with a globe, but with this app you can find the exact direction as with a globe. Mountains are said to be the object of worship. There may be good things to do every day to pray to Mont Blanc. (How to use) 1) Launch the app 2) Place the device horizontally with the screen facing up. Mont Blanc hand in the screen shows the direction to Mont Blanc. 3) The distance to Mont Blanc is displayed at the top of the screen. 4) If you turn the device so that the top or side of the device meets to Mont Blanc hand, the direction to Mont Blanc will be easy to understand. 5) Tap "Map" button to see to Mont Blanc map. (Tips) 1) The accuracy of the magnetic compass in the device is important. So please place the device away from magnets, electronics and PC. 2) I recommend flipping the device a few times before placing horizontally to calibrate the compass in the device. 3) The directional meter displayed in the app is based on magnetic north. The developer assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise from the use of this app.
Navig8 Sailing
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Navig8 Sailing β Smarter passage planning for modern sailors Navig8 Sailing transforms your nautical chart into a powerful planning tool. See wind, waves, rain, tides and currents directly on the map, optimise your route for speed and safety, and track your position live while underway β even with no signal. Whether you're preparing a coastal hop or a multi-day passage, Navig8 helps you sail with confidence. Core capabilities - Intelligent route planning with automatic ETA - Worldwide wind, wave, rain & fog forecasts β hourly for the first 48 hours - Forecast-based optimisation tailored to your yacht, under sail or engine - Offline charts for Europe: download a region, then plan, route and optimise with no connection - Anchor alarm with visual and audible alerts - Course line, north-up / course-up and automatic GPS recovery - Live location sharing with family and crew - Logbook with weather and distance tracking - Bathymetry maps, marinas & AIS (PRO) across Europe - Seabed maps (PRO) for safer anchoring across Europe - Detailed seamarks with light sequence simulation (PRO) - Cross-device sync between desktop and mobile - SOS mode with clear emergency steps and local numbers Why Navig8 stands out A clean interface, reliable data and powerful planning tools that keep working offshore β everything you need to prepare a safe, efficient passage. Plans Guest β’ Free β’ PRO (Europe coverage, expanding soon) β 3-day free PRO trial for eligible new subscribers ----- EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mont Blanc Compass at none against Navig8 Sailing's 1. Mont Blanc Compass also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Navig8 Sailing's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Navig8 Sailing sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $17.99 per year. Mont Blanc Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mont Blanc Compass ships an update every 2 months, Navig8 Sailing every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mont Blanc Compass | Navig8 Sailing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takao Ichimura | Krzysztof Pajszczyk |
In-app purchases
Mont Blanc Compass
No in-app purchases
Navig8 Sailing
- Navig8 PRO β Annual3 Days trial$17.991 Year







