# LuckyDirectionMap vs Compass

The clearest difference is rating: Compass at 5.0 against LuckyDirectionMap's 4.5. Compass also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (50% vs 38%). LuckyDirectionMap's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LuckyDirectionMap sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Compass holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LuckyDirectionMap has 21 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of LuckyDirectionMap's written reviews are positive against 50% of Compass's.

LuckyDirectionMap ships an update every 5 days, Compass every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LuckyDirectionMap | Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luckydirectionmap/id861696072/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-j/id1096012000/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 157 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NAOTO ADACHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/834250897) | [hiroyuki uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/669938829) |

## What reviewers say

### LuckyDirectionMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luckydirectionmap/id861696072)

This navigation app uses Nine Star Ki Astrology to display your fortune direction for years, months, and days on a map. It offers a simple UI, detailed fortune direction descriptions, and an address book feature.

**Highlights:** Nine Star Ki Astrology integration, Fortune direction display on map, Detailed fortune direction descriptions, Address book functionality, Simple and powerful UI design

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Writer | $0.49 | one-time |
| Lalana | $0.49 | one-time |
| Reel | $0.49 | one-time |
| Rick | $0.49 | one-time |
| Richie | $0.49 | one-time |
| Lily | $0.49 | one-time |
| Yosh | $0.49 | one-time |
| Ringo | $0.49 | one-time |
| Roger | $0.49 | one-time |
| Brandon | $2.99 | one-time |


### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-j/id1096012000)

This navigation tool displays cardinal and 16-point directions in Japanese. It's useful for finding lucky directions during traditional events and can be used offline. The app provides guidance for environments where compass accuracy might be affected.

**Highlights:** Japanese directional display, 16-point direction system, Offline functionality, Eho-maki direction guide, Accuracy environment detection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LuckyDirectionMap free?

LuckyDirectionMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Compass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LuckyDirectionMap or Compass?

Compass is rated higher. LuckyDirectionMap averages 4.5 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Compass averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do LuckyDirectionMap or Compass have ads?

Compass shows ads; LuckyDirectionMap does not.

### Which is updated more often, LuckyDirectionMap or Compass?

LuckyDirectionMap ships an update every 5 days, and Compass every 2 months. Most recently, LuckyDirectionMap was updated on October 14, 2026 and Compass on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*