Buddhist Compass vs Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Buddhist Compass
This app provides a clear compass to guide users to sacred Buddhist sites like Bodh Gaya. It displays the distance and bearing from your current location, with vibration feedback when you are on target. Designed for practitioners and travelers, it offers a distraction-free experience.
- Direction to sacred sites
- Distance and bearing display
- Vibration feedback on target
- Clear compass design
- Ad-free experience
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Buddhist Compass is a simple, focused tool for practitioners and travelers. See the direction to Bodh Gaya or your chosen sacred place View distance and bearing from your current location Clear compass design with vibration feedback when on target No ads, no distractions — just a clean compass for practice Whether on pilgrimage or daily life, Buddhist Compass helps you stay oriented toward what matters
Compass
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Compass Polar is a beautifully designed compass app with a futuristic sci-fi interface that provides accurate real-time direction and navigation. KEY FEATURES: • Real-Time Accurate Heading Get precise compass readings with 360-degree heading display. See your exact direction in both degrees and cardinal directions (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW). • True North & Magnetic North Choose between true north (geographic north) and magnetic north for maximum accuracy. True north uses your GPS location for precise navigation. • GPS Coordinates Display View your current latitude and longitude coordinates in real-time. Perfect for outdoor activities, geocaching, and navigation. • Direction Snapshot Quickly save and mark any direction with a single tap. Great for remembering where you parked, marking trails, or noting important directions. • Large Display Mode Switch to large text mode for maximum visibility in bright sunlight or when you need quick glance information during outdoor activities. • Haptic Feedback Feel subtle vibrations when crossing cardinal directions (North, East, South, West). Never miss an important direction change. • Stunning Sci-Fi Design Enjoy a futuristic neon-style interface with cyan and purple glowing elements. The hexagonal compass dial and smooth animations create an immersive experience. • Battery Optimized Smart power management ensures minimal battery drain. Sensors automatically pause when the app is in the background. PERFECT FOR: • Hiking & Camping - Navigate trails with confidence • Travel & Exploration - Find your way in unfamiliar places • Outdoor Sports - Keep track of direction during activities • Marine & Aviation - Quick reference for directional bearing • Education - Learn about cardinal directions and navigation • Emergency Situations - Essential navigation tool WHY COMPASS POLAR? Unlike cluttered compass apps, Compass Polar focuses on what matters: accurate, reliable direction finding with a clean, modern interface. No complicated features, just pure navigation excellence. The app uses advanced CoreLocation technology to deliver the most accurate compass readings possible. Whether you're hiking mountain trails, navigating city streets, or exploring the wilderness, Compass Polar keeps you oriented. TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE: • High-precision compass sensor integration • 60fps smooth rotation for fluid experience • Instant app launch (under 0.5 seconds) • Works without internet connection • No account required • Privacy focused - your location stays on your device IMPORTANT NOTE: Compass accuracy requires device calibration and works best on physical iPhone devices. For true north functionality, location permission is required. Download Compass Polar today and never lose your way again!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Buddhist Compass at none against Compass's shown. Buddhist Compass also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Buddhist Compass ships an update every 5 days, Compass every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buddhist Compass | Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Path Nirvana Foundation | Wonhee Jeong |
In-app purchases
Buddhist Compass
No in-app purchases
Compass
No in-app purchases





