Compass XL vs FaceIt Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Large, clear compass display
- True North and Magnetic North modes
- Location-based place names
- Offline functionality
- Bearing Lock (Pro)
- Night Vision Mode (Pro)
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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.
FaceIt Compass
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Ever wondered which direction the Eiffel Tower is from where you're standing? Curious about facing the Taj Mahal or the Great Wall of China? FaceIt makes global orientation simple and beautiful. **How It Works** Simply search for any location on Earth, and FaceIt will guide you to face that direction using your device's compass. When you're aligned, you'll know it. **Key Features** • Real-time compass guidance with smooth 60fps animations • Search any location worldwide using Google Maps • Popular destinations at your fingertips (Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal, Statue of Liberty, and more) • Save your favorite locations for quick access • Track your search history • Beautiful dark theme designed for clarity • Works offline once you've searched a location **Perfect For** • Travel planning and exploration • Geography education and learning • Curiosity about the world around you • Teaching kids about global geography **Privacy First** Your location data stays on your device. We don't track you, sell your data, or show ads. **Simple & Free** No subscriptions, no ads, no hidden costs. Just a beautiful tool to connect you with the world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FaceIt Compass at none against Compass XL's 1. FaceIt Compass also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 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
Both are free to download. Compass XL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FaceIt Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Compass XL | FaceIt Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mobile Card Games & Travel Apps LLC | Chibueze Atuchi |
In-app purchases
Compass XL
- Compass Pro$1.99
FaceIt Compass
No in-app purchases
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