# The Compass vs (fun) Compass

The clearest difference is rating: The Compass at 4.7 against (fun) Compass's 4.0. The Compass also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (123 vs 2). (fun) Compass's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. (fun) Compass sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. The Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Compass has 123 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Compass ships an update every 4 weeks, (fun) Compass every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Compass | (fun) Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-compass-simple/id6468984472/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-compass-navigate/id6755642122/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vida Apps Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580682451) | [Mehdi El Moussali](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502297108) |

## What reviewers say

### The Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-compass-simple/id6468984472)

Easily determine your direction with this straightforward navigation tool. Personalize the app's appearance by customizing background and text colors to your liking. Enjoy a simple, visually appealing way to check your bearings.

**Highlights:** Quick direction checking, Customizable background color, Customizable text color, Magnetic compass functionality, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### (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 The Compass free?

The Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is (fun) Compass free?

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

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

The Compass is rated higher. The Compass averages 4.7 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while (fun) Compass averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

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

The Compass shows ads; (fun) Compass does not.

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

The Compass ships an update every 4 weeks, and (fun) Compass every 4 days. Most recently, The Compass was updated on October 14, 2026 and (fun) Compass on September 28, 2026.

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