# Compass & Coordinates Locator vs The Best Compass

The clearest difference is ads: The Best Compass at none against Compass & Coordinates Locator's shown. The Best Compass also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Compass & Coordinates Locator's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 139). On price, rating, 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 The Best Compass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Compass & Coordinates Locator against 4.5 for The Best Compass. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass & Coordinates Locator has 1K ratings behind it against 139, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Compass & Coordinates Locator ships an update every 2 months, The Best Compass fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass & Coordinates Locator | The Best Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-and-coordinates-locator/id6745093213/reviews)** | [4.5 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-best-compass/id6763200705/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 139 |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #198 | **#144** |
| Size | 72 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ALVICOMP OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793323182) | [Shenzhen AiPuLeSi Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805512838) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass & Coordinates Locator

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

**Currently charting:** #198 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 |


### The Best Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-best-compass/id6763200705)

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This navigation app offers an accurate GPS compass, real-time maps, and weather updates. It helps users stay oriented during outdoor adventures, travel, or city exploration with intuitive live-view navigation tools.

**Highlights:** Accurate GPS compass, Real-time maps, Weather updates, Live-view navigation, Altitude, latitude, longitude display, Add custom destinations

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass & Coordinates Locator free?

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

### Is The Best Compass free?

The Best Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Compass & Coordinates Locator or The Best Compass?

Compass & Coordinates Locator is rated higher. Compass & Coordinates Locator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while The Best Compass averages 4.5 from 139 ratings.

### Do Compass & Coordinates Locator or The Best Compass have ads?

Compass & Coordinates Locator shows ads; The Best Compass does not.

### Which is updated more often, Compass & Coordinates Locator or The Best Compass?

Compass & Coordinates Locator ships an update every 2 months, and The Best Compass fortnightly. Most recently, Compass & Coordinates Locator was updated on October 30, 2026 and The Best Compass on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Compass & Coordinates Locator or The Best Compass?

Compass & Coordinates Locator currently peaks at #198 in the App Store charts, and The Best Compass at #144. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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