Comparison

Compass vs Compass Go

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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 youโ€™re hiking, camping, or just need a quick direction check, this app helps you stay oriented with ease.

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Compass Go

Features
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Compass Go puts essential outdoor navigation tools in your pocket. Whether you are hiking a mountain trail, surveying a campsite, or simply finding your bearings in a new city, Compass Go delivers professional-grade instruments in a beautiful dark interface. PRECISION COMPASS True heading with magnetic declination. Cardinal and intercardinal markers update in real time. Calibration guide ensures accuracy in any environment. BUBBLE LEVEL Dual-axis spirit level with degree readout. Perfect for leveling a tent, checking slopes, or aligning equipment. Haptic feedback at zero. BAROMETRIC ALTIMETER Real-time altitude from the barometric sensor. Track elevation gain and loss over time. View sunrise and sunset times based on your current coordinates. LOCATION BOOKMARKS Save any GPS coordinate with a custom name and icon. See distance and bearing from your current position. Navigate back to saved spots effortlessly. TRIP RECORDER Record hiking routes with detailed statistics โ€” distance, duration, elevation profile, and average speed. Name and review past trips. Live Activity keeps your stats visible on the Lock Screen. DESIGNED FOR THE OUTDOORS - Dark-mode-only interface reduces glare and saves battery - Works without cellular signal once launched - Haptic feedback confirms interactions without looking - Widgets show heading or last trip at a glance - Background location keeps recording when you switch apps Privacy first: no account required, no data leaves your device. All bookmarks and trips are stored locally with SwiftData.

Screenshots

Compass3 screens
Compass Go3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Compass Go at none against Compass's shown. Compass's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Compass versus Compass Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompassCompass Go
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size23 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerๅฏ้“ฎ ็Ÿณๆ™“ ้ƒญ

In-app purchases

None

Compass

No in-app purchases

None

Compass Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass free?
Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Compass Go free?
Compass Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Compass or Compass Go have ads?
Compass shows ads; Compass Go does not.

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