City Compass vs Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
City Compass
This app acts as a world city finder, instantly locating thousands of cities worldwide relative to your position. It features a precise compass indicator for true or magnetic north and offers a distraction-free interface for navigation enthusiasts.
- World city discovery
- Real-time nearest city highlighting
- True/Magnetic North compass
- Intuitive touch controls
- Distraction-free interface
- Smooth animations
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Discover your favorite navigation companion with City Compass, the ultimate directional tool that transforms your device into a world city finder. WORLD CITY DISCOVERY • Instantly locate thousands of cities worldwide relative to your position • Smart highlighting identifies your nearest city in real-time • Explore global destinations with intuitive touch controls • Perfect for travelers, hikers, and navigation enthusiasts TRUE PRECISION NAVIGATION • Bright red triangle indicator points to true or magnetic north • Switch between True North and Magnetic North • Smooth, responsive compass rotation with intelligent gesture controls PREMIUM FEATURES • Clean, distraction-free interface design • Smooth animations and responsive touch controls • No ads, no subscriptions Whether you're planning your next adventure, learning geography, or simply curious about what lies beyond the horizon, City Compass delivers professional-grade navigation tools in a beautifully crafted app. Download City Compass today and never lose your sense of direction again.
Compass
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Simple and reliable compass app designed to help you find north easily. In addition to a clear compass display, the app provides audio, vibration, and flashlight alerts when your device is aligned with north. This makes it especially useful in outdoor activities or low-visibility environments. Designed for Simplicity: No account required. No tracking. No unnecessary permissions. Whether you’re hiking, camping, or just need a quick direction check, this app helps you stay oriented with ease.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: City Compass at none against Compass's shown. City Compass also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Compass's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
City Compass ships an update every 6 days, Compass every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | City Compass | Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dan Costin | 启铮 石 |
In-app purchases
City Compass
No in-app purchases
Compass
No in-app purchases
Questions
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