Compass Retro vs Precision Compass Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass Retro
Experience a photorealistic retro compass that transforms your device into an intuitive navigation tool. It offers a full-screen analog display with smooth needle alignment to true north. Choose between light and dark themes for a visually appealing experience.
- Full-screen photorealistic display
- Smooth true north alignment
- Intuitive analog instrument feel
- Light and dark theme support
- Purpose-built for reliable navigation
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A full-screen, photo-realistic retro compass fills your display, recreating the look and feel of a classic analog instrument. When you hold your device flat, the needle smoothly aligns to true north, turning your phone into a dedicated, intuitive navigation tool. The app supports both light and dark themes, each with its own carefully crafted photograph: in light mode, the compass rests in bright, daytime lighting; in dark mode, it's bathed in the warm glow of an evening sunset. This app is purpose-built for one thing only-being a beautiful, reliable compass-with no extra screens, menus, or distracting features.
Precision Compass Pro
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Precision Compass Pro is a fast, accurate digital compass for everyday navigation, hiking, and the outdoors. Get your exact heading in degrees with clear Magnetic North and True North modes. See your current address, latitude, and longitude at a glance, and check the local magnetic field strength in real time. KEY FEATURES - Magnetic North and True North compass modes - Real-time heading in degrees with N/E/S/W direction - Current location, address, and precise GPS coordinates (degrees/minutes/seconds) - Magnetic field strength (µT) display - Interference warning when nearby magnets affect accuracy - Sensor status check for your device - Built-in flashlight and max-brightness mode for night use - Keep-screen-on option - Multiple background color themes - Korean and English supported Whether you're hiking a trail, exploring a new city, or simply finding which way is north, Precision Compass Pro gives you reliable direction in a clean, easy-to-read design. Note: Compass accuracy can be affected by nearby magnets or metal. For best results, move away from interference and calibrate in a figure-8 motion.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Precision Compass Pro at none against Compass Retro's 1. Precision Compass Pro also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. Compass Retro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Precision Compass Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Compass Retro | Precision Compass Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | akira ohmachi | MINGUK JANG |
In-app purchases
Compass Retro
- Remove Ads$1.99
Precision Compass Pro
No in-app purchases









