Polaris Compass vs ArrowNavi Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Polaris Compass
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Polaris is a focused compass and bearing tool for anyone who navigates by feel and by map β hikers, paddlers, sailors, cyclists, and curious commuters. A single brass-and-navy dial, an honest heading, and the bearing tools you actually use. No popups, no upsells, no telemetry. KEY FEATURES β’ Smooth compass dial with degree ticks and cardinal labels (N/NE/E/SE/S/SW/W/NW) β’ True or magnetic heading, one tap to switch β’ Live calibration status so you know when the reading is trustworthy β’ Bearing screen: enter or pick a waypoint and watch the bearing update as you turn β’ Distance to target alongside the bearing pointer β’ Trip Log: save waypoints with a name and recall them in a single tap β’ Deep navy and brass theme, designed for low-light readability on trail and on deck β’ Locked portrait, glance-friendly typography PRIVACY No tracking. No accounts. Your heading, waypoints and trip log live on your device only. Location is used only while the app is open, and only to compute heading and bearings. DESIGNED TO STAY OUT OF THE WAY Whether you are bagging a summit, paddling a coast, or following an unfamiliar shortcut home, Polaris just gives you a dial that points true.
ArrowNavi Compass
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Choose your own path while keeping your destination in sight. ArrowNavi Compass is a simple navigation app that shows the direction and distance to a saved destination with a clear arrow. It is built for moments when you do not need turn-by-turn directions, but still want to know which way the destination is. Use it for walks, trips, exploring unfamiliar places, or checking the general bearing before you move. Save multiple destinations on iPhone, select the one you need, and sync it to Apple Watch so the same direction and distance are on your wrist. Key features: - Add destinations with map search, a long press on the map, or your current location - Save multiple destinations and switch the selected one anytime - Check the distance to your selected destination - See destination direction with an arrow that follows your device heading - Sync the selected destination to Apple Watch - Adjust theme, display language, arrow style, and update frequency Recommended for: - People who prefer direction and distance over turn-by-turn instructions - Walks, trips, and city exploration - Checking the general bearing to a destination - Moving at your own pace without staying locked to a fixed route - Keeping destination direction visible on Apple Watch When you want the destination, not every turn, ArrowNavi Compass helps you move freely while keeping the right direction in view.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Polaris Compass at none against ArrowNavi Compass's 1. Polaris Compass also leads on ads (none vs shown). ArrowNavi Compass's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ArrowNavi Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Polaris Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Polaris Compass | ArrowNavi Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Weekly |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Linh Phan Nhat Khanh | YUUMA TAKINO |
In-app purchases
Polaris Compass
No in-app purchases
ArrowNavi Compass
- Remove Ads$2.99
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