# Pirate Magnetic Compass vs Accurate Compass Navigation

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Accurate Compass Navigation at 64% against Pirate Magnetic Compass's 0%. Accurate Compass Navigation also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (205 vs 2). Pirate Magnetic Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Accurate Compass Navigation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pirate Magnetic Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Accurate Compass Navigation holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Accurate Compass Navigation has 205 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Pirate Magnetic Compass's written reviews are positive against 64% of Accurate Compass Navigation's.

Pirate Magnetic Compass ships an update every 5 days, Accurate Compass Navigation every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pirate Magnetic Compass | Accurate Compass Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirate-magnetic-compass/id849640548/reviews) | **[4.6 (205 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accurate-compass-navigation/id1069599397/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **205** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **64.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kaloyan Beshev](https://appshunter.io/developer/848234520) | [Ngo Na](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061345952) |

## What reviewers say

### Pirate Magnetic Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirate-magnetic-compass/id849640548)

This app uses your device's magnetic sensor to display cardinal directions and angle markings in degrees. It helps you navigate by aligning the compass rose with true north, south, east, and west.

**Highlights:** Magnetic sensor navigation, Cardinal directions display, Angle markings in degrees, Azimuth and bearing display, Stationary reference frame

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Accurate Compass Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accurate-compass-navigation/id1069599397)

Navigate with confidence using a globally accurate compass. Customize its appearance with various designs and colors. Features include true or magnetic north, a bubble level, and location sharing.

**Highlights:** Global accuracy for true and magnetic north, Display location with coordinates and address, Bubble level for tilt measurement, Customizable housing colors, disk, needle, and background, Location sharing via email and SMS

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Use compass app without ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate readings (sometimes)
- 👍 Helpful for navigation
- 👍 Useful for specific tasks (telescopes, satellite dishes)
- 👍 Simple and clean design
- 👍 Works on iPad (for some users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate readings
- 🐛 Frozen compass
- 🐛 Backwards readings
- 🐛 Does not work on iPhone
- 🐛 Does not work on iPad (for some users)

**Reported bugs**

- Compass needle is frozen
- Compass is backwards
- Compass does not work on iPad
- Compass does not work on iPhone
- Compass is not accurate

**Requested features**

- Improve graphics
- Allow color customization
- Reduce calibration needs
- Fix altitude display bug
- Fix decimal coordinate bug


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pirate Magnetic Compass free?

Pirate Magnetic Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Accurate Compass Navigation free?

Accurate Compass Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pirate Magnetic Compass or Accurate Compass Navigation?

Accurate Compass Navigation is rated higher. Pirate Magnetic Compass averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Accurate Compass Navigation averages 4.6 from 205 ratings.

### Do Pirate Magnetic Compass or Accurate Compass Navigation have ads?

Accurate Compass Navigation shows ads; Pirate Magnetic Compass does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pirate Magnetic Compass or Accurate Compass Navigation?

Pirate Magnetic Compass ships an update every 5 days, and Accurate Compass Navigation every 13 months. Most recently, Pirate Magnetic Compass was updated on November 1, 2026 and Accurate Compass Navigation on November 2, 2026.

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