# Compass & Coordinates Locator vs (fun) Compass

The clearest difference is rating: Compass & Coordinates Locator at 4.5 against (fun) Compass's 4.0. Compass & Coordinates Locator also leads on ratings volume (920 vs 2) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). (fun) Compass's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass & Coordinates Locator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and (fun) Compass sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Compass & Coordinates Locator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass & Coordinates Locator has 920 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Compass & Coordinates Locator ships an update every 2 months, (fun) Compass every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass & Coordinates Locator | (fun) Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (920 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-and-coordinates-locator/id6745093213/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-compass-navigate/id6755642122/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **920** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 72 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ALVICOMP OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793323182) | [Mehdi El Moussali](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502297108) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass & Coordinates Locator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-and-coordinates-locator/id6745093213)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides accurate directional guidance with a digital compass, wind direction, and Qibla finder. It offers offline functionality, location saving, weather updates, and altitude monitoring, making it a versatile navigation tool for various outdoor activities and everyday use.

**Highlights:** Accurate digital compass, Wind direction indicator, True/Magnetic North toggle, Qibla finder with reminders, Offline functionality, Save favorite locations, Weather and altitude data

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### (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 Compass & Coordinates Locator free?

Compass & Coordinates Locator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is (fun) Compass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Compass & Coordinates Locator or (fun) Compass?

Compass & Coordinates Locator is rated higher. Compass & Coordinates Locator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 920 ratings, while (fun) Compass averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Compass & Coordinates Locator or (fun) Compass have ads?

Compass & Coordinates Locator shows ads; (fun) Compass does not.

### Which is updated more often, Compass & Coordinates Locator or (fun) Compass?

Compass & Coordinates Locator ships an update every 2 months, and (fun) Compass every 4 days. Most recently, Compass & Coordinates Locator was updated on October 18, 2026 and (fun) Compass on October 14, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*