Comparison

Compass XL vs Marker Compass

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

Marker Compass

This app displays important directional markers directly on a compass interface, including real-time moon phases and the Qibla. Users can easily add their own custom markers, with a premium option to expand the number of saved locations.

Highlights
  • Display Moon phases and direction
  • Show Qibla direction
  • Register custom markers
  • Intuitive compass interface
  • Premium mode for more markers
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Marker Compass is a compass app that lets you quickly check your important markers with its intuitive controls and simple user interface. Easily view your essential markers without relying on a map. The Moon marker displays real-time phases, while you can also register your own custom marker—with Premium mode allowing up to 10 markers! Please note that the compass accuracy may decrease when there are metals or magnets nearby. ■ Key Features • Display markers on the compass such as the Moon’s direction and phases, and Qibla (direction to Mecca) • Simple and easy-to-use UI for effortless directional checking • Register one custom marker in the free version • Premium mode supports up to 10 custom markers ■ Note • Since the app uses the magnetic sensor, strong magnetic fields in the vicinity may cause instability in direction readings • Regular calibration is recommended for more accurate orientation

Screenshots

Compass XL4 screens
Marker Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Compass XL at none against Marker Compass's shown. Compass XL also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). Marker Compass's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Marker Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Compass XL holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass XL ships an update every 9 days, Marker Compass every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Compass XL versus Marker Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass XLMarker Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better4.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobile Card Games & Travel Apps LLCarakawa yuichiro

Customer experience

Compass XL

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%

Marker Compass

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Compass XL

One-time1
  • Compass Pro$1.99
1 purchases

Marker Compass

One-time1
  • Preminu Mode$3.99

Questions

Is Compass XL free?
Compass XL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Marker Compass free?
Marker Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Compass XL or Marker Compass?
Compass XL is rated higher. Compass XL averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Marker Compass averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Compass XL or Marker Compass have ads?
Marker Compass shows ads; Compass XL does not.
Which is updated more often, Compass XL or Marker Compass?
Compass XL ships an update every 9 days, and Marker Compass every 4 weeks. Most recently, Compass XL was updated on September 19, 2026 and Marker Compass on September 24, 2026.

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