Comparison

Compass XL vs DigispeedXL

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Compass XL

This app provides a large, clear compass display for easy navigation in any environment. It offers multiple styles, North modes, and location-based place names, with offline functionality. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks ad removal, bearing lock, and specialized display modes.

Highlights
  • Large, clear compass display
  • True North and Magnetic North modes
  • Location-based place names
  • Offline functionality
  • Bearing Lock (Pro)
  • Night Vision Mode (Pro)
Features
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Know exactly where you are. Know exactly where you are heading. Compass XL gives you a large, precise compass designed for clarity and confidence in any environment. Your phone has a compass, but it is small and hard to read. Compass XL replaces it with bold, oversized displays that you can read at a glance — in bright sunlight, in darkness, or in motion. No internet required. No account needed. Open the app and go. FREE FEATURES: - Two compass styles: Classic and Minimal - True North and Magnetic North modes - Smooth, responsive heading display - Location-based place names - Dark mode support - Haptic feedback at cardinal points - Optimized for iPhone and iPad UPGRADE TO PRO: One purchase. Everything unlocked. No subscription. - Remove Ads — A clean, focused compass with nothing between you and your heading. - Bearing Lock — Lock any heading and follow it with confidence. A haptic pulse tells you when you are aligned. Stay on course without constantly watching the screen. - Night Vision Mode — A red-spectrum display that preserves your night-adapted eyes. Essential for stargazing, camping, and nighttime navigation. - Three additional compass styles: - Large Display — Maximum size for effortless reading at any distance - Military — Tactical precision with real-time altitude - Maritime — Nautical design with real-time altitude ADDITIONAL FEATURES: - GPS altitude display - Heading accuracy indicator - Magnetic declination data - Share your heading, coordinates, and location - Works entirely offline DESIGNED FOR: - Hikers, campers, and trail runners - Sailors and marine navigation - Military and tactical personnel - Stargazers and astronomers - Seniors and anyone who values readability - Surveyors and field professionals - Emergency preparedness - Everyday orientation in unfamiliar places Your direction. Your confidence. Your compass.

About

DigispeedXL

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DigispeedXL is a large digit GPS speedometer. Not a HUD. Suitable for day or night driving. A simple and configurable non distracting display to indicate true speed. Pinch to Zoom main display. Touch speed display for a quick color change or use a large range of colors in Settings. Black or white background. Not suitable for iPad without cellular capability. Suitable for Bioptic users

Screenshots

Compass XL4 screens
DigispeedXL3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DigispeedXL at none against Compass XL's 1. DigispeedXL also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Compass XL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DigispeedXL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Compass XL versus DigispeedXL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass XLDigispeedXL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobile Card Games & Travel Apps LLCTerence Nock

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Compass XL

One-time1
  • Compass Pro$1.99
None

DigispeedXL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass XL free?
Compass XL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DigispeedXL free?
DigispeedXL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Compass XL or DigispeedXL have ads?
Neither Compass XL nor DigispeedXL shows ads.

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