Comparison

Pink Direction vs Compass Go

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

Head to head
About

Pink Direction

This navigation tool functions as both a compass and a map, providing real-time location details such as elevation, speed, and coordinates. It conserves device battery by automatically disabling navigation when not actively in use.

Highlights
  • Compass functionality
  • Map display
  • Real-time location info
  • Elevation tracking
  • Speed monitoring
  • Coordinate display
  • Automatic navigation off
Features
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Pink Direction It is not only a compass but also a map that tells you where you are. it gives your location info including Elevation,Speed,Coordinates. when you are not using the app, it will automatically turn off the navigation to promote your device efficiency.

About

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 — 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

Pink Direction4 screens
Compass Go3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compass Go at none against Pink Direction's 1. Pink Direction's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pink Direction sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Compass Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pink Direction versus Compass Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPink DirectionCompass Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWonderfulCode晓 郭

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pink Direction

One-time1
  • No Ads Version$0.99
None

Compass Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pink Direction free?
Pink Direction is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Compass Go free?
Compass Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pink Direction or Compass Go have ads?
Neither Pink Direction nor Compass Go shows ads.

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