+Compass+ vs Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
+Compass+
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Compass that shows magnetic north as well as true north and GPS location
Compass
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A simple and user-friendly compass app. Not only does it show directions, but it also measures latitude, longitude, and altitude. Ideal for outdoor activities, hiking, and travel. With a clean and intuitive design, it provides accurate location information using GPS. Instantly see your current coordinates and use them with a map for navigation. Designed to be lightweight and smooth, it eliminates unnecessary features, displaying only essential information for easy use by anyone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: +Compass+ at none against Compass's 2. +Compass+ also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Compass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. +Compass+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
+Compass+ ships an update monthly, Compass every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | +Compass+ | Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Todd | kota tada |
In-app purchases
+Compass+
No in-app purchases
Compass
- Ad-free for 1 month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Ad-free for 1 year14 Days trial$49.991 Year
