Compass Pro vs Go Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass Pro
This app provides a clear and fast compass for your iPhone and iPad. It displays magnetic heading, precise degrees, GPS coordinates, and elevation. It also offers an optional place name when you are online, making it useful for outdoor activities and everyday navigation.
- Magnetic heading and precise degrees
- Live GPS latitude and longitude
- Elevation in meters
- Optional place name via geocoding
- Haptic feedback near cardinal directions
- Light and dark appearance
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Compass Pro is a clear, fast compass for iPhone and iPad: magnetic heading, precise degrees, GPS coordinates, elevation, and optional place name when you are online. WHAT YOU GET • Bold compass dial that follows your heading, with full or shorthand direction labels (configurable). • True direction context for labels and degrees, with magnetic heading for the needle. • Live latitude and longitude in an easy-to-read format. • Elevation in meters from your current location. • Optional city or area name via reverse geocoding when a network is available. • Haptic feedback near cardinal and intercardinal directions. • Light and dark appearance to match your preference. BUILT FOR OUTDOORS AND EVERYDAY USE Use it for hiking, camping, travel, or any time you need bearing, coordinates, and height above sea level without a cluttered map UI. PRIVACY & SUPPORT Location is used only to provide compass, coordinates, elevation, and optional geocoding as described in our privacy policy. Support: https://pankajgaikar.com Privacy: https://pankajgaikar.com/compass-pro-privacy.html Terms: https://pankajgaikar.com/compass-pro-terms.html The app may show ads in some screens. Thank you for using Compass Pro.
Go Compass
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Go Compass turns your phone into a precise, beautiful compass. Powered by your device's calibrated sensors and the World Magnetic Model, Go Compass shows an accurate heading with smooth, premium visuals and a glassmorphic design. Free features - High-precision heading with cardinal and intercardinal directions - True North and Magnetic North modes - Real-time degree readout - Day and night themes - Works fully offline Go Compass Pro - Unlimited saved waypoints - Live bearing tracking to any waypoint - Custom compass skins - AR camera mode — overlay your heading on the live camera - Offline map view - No ads Questions or feedback? Contact us at: llevelupdev@gmail.com PRIVACY & TERMS Privacy policy: https://github.com/nader1414518/GoCompassPrivacyPolicy/blob/master/privacy_policy.md Terms (Apple Standard EULA link used in-app): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compass Pro at none against Go Compass's 3. Go Compass's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Go Compass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Compass Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Compass Pro | Go Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pankaj Gaikar | Beshoy Nabil |
In-app purchases
Compass Pro
No in-app purchases
Go Compass
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$19.99
