# Compass Maps vs Qibla Finder

The clearest difference is update cadence: Compass Maps at every 4 weeks against Qibla Finder's every 9 months. Compass Maps also leads on ratings volume (670 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Qibla Finder's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass Maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Qibla Finder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Qibla Finder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass Maps has 670 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Compass Maps ships an update every 4 weeks, Qibla Finder every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass Maps | Qibla Finder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (670 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-maps-digital-compass/id6451059416/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qibla-finder-offline-compass/id6560118751/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **670** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KIET NGUYEN TAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696408238) | [CHARAFA BOUKHALFA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561258175) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-maps-digital-compass/id6451059416)

Navigate with a digital compass that displays direction on a map. Features include real-time traffic, land area measurement, and location sharing. It utilizes GPS for auto-direction and allows map interaction.

**Highlights:** Digital compass on map, Real-time traffic maps, Land area measurement, Location sharing, GPS auto-direction, Satellite map mode

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads (Yearly) | $7.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads – Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


### Qibla Finder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qibla-finder-offline-compass/id6560118751)

Find the exact direction of Mecca for prayer using advanced GPS technology and a real-time compass. Offers customizable designs and haptic feedback for precise alignment. Works offline after initial use.

**Highlights:** Accurate Qibla direction, Real-time compass updates, Multiple compass designs, Haptic feedback for alignment, Offline functionality, In-app purchases for premium features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| Qibla Finder Pro Lifetime | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass Maps free?

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

### Is Qibla Finder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Compass Maps or Qibla Finder?

Qibla Finder is rated higher. Compass Maps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 670 ratings, while Qibla Finder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Compass Maps or Qibla Finder have ads?

Neither Compass Maps nor Qibla Finder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compass Maps or Qibla Finder?

Compass Maps ships an update every 4 weeks, and Qibla Finder every 9 months. Most recently, Compass Maps was updated on November 3, 2026 and Qibla Finder on October 30, 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.*