# The Best Compass & GPS vs Compass++

The clearest difference is rating: The Best Compass & GPS at 4.5 against Compass++'s 3.6. The Best Compass & GPS also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 13%) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 464). Compass++'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Best Compass & GPS sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Compass++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Best Compass & GPS holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Best Compass & GPS has 3.2K ratings behind it against 464, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of The Best Compass & GPS's written reviews are positive against 13% of Compass++'s.

The Best Compass & GPS ships an update every 6 weeks, Compass++ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Best Compass & GPS | Compass++ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-best-compass-and-gps/id892331870/reviews)** | [3.6 (464 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-plus-plus/id926142838/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 464 |
| Positive reviews | **47.1% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [KleinCodes, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/717279048) |

## What reviewers say

### The Best Compass & GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-best-compass-and-gps/id892331870)

This app provides precise GPS location, altitude, and direction readings, functioning offline for navigation. It includes weather forecasts, air quality, and moon phases. Features like a flashlight and Qibla finder enhance its utility for outdoor activities and daily use.

**Highlights:** Offline GPS and MGRS coordinates, Altitude and direction readings, Weather forecasts and air quality, Moon phases, Flashlight, Qibla direction finder, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Advanced Compass | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Advanced Compass | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Advanced Compass | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Advanced Compass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Advanced Compass | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Advanced Compass | $9.99 | per year |
| 1 year Subscription -70% sale | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $14.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 year Subscription -50% sale | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 year Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 year Subs. - REGULAR PRICE | $79.99 | per year |
| Ad-Free | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🗺️ Accurate compass and GPS
- 💡 Helpful for outdoor activities
- 🕋 Includes Qibla direction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass not working properly
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🌍 Issues in southern hemisphere

**Reported bugs**

- Compass arrow not moving
- App freezing or crashing
- Incorrect direction readings
- Location services not working

**Requested features**

- Add option to switch between magnetic and true north
- Improve accuracy and consistency of compass readings
- Provide more customization options
- Integrate with other navigation apps


### Compass++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-plus-plus/id926142838)

This utility app provides essential tools for explorers, including a compass, altitude display, ruler, and an integrated map. Its beautiful design makes it suitable for both novice and experienced users.

**Highlights:** Compass, Altitude display, Ruler, Integrated map, Beautifully designed interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Map feature is okay
- 👍 Shows altitude and other features
- 👍 Great compass application

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass does not work
- 🐛 Altitude is inaccurate
- 🐛 Compass needle doesn't turn
- 🐛 Compass needle points randomly
- 🐛 App shows user is always going north

**Reported bugs**

- Compass does not work
- Compass needle doesn't turn
- Altitude is wrong
- App shows user is always going north
- Compass is not pointing north

**Requested features**

- Instructions on how to set up/calibrate
- Map shows all roads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Best Compass & GPS free?

The Best Compass & GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Compass++ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Best Compass & GPS or Compass++?

The Best Compass & GPS is rated higher. The Best Compass & GPS averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Compass++ averages 3.6 from 464 ratings.

### Do The Best Compass & GPS or Compass++ have ads?

The Best Compass & GPS shows ads; Compass++ does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Best Compass & GPS or Compass++?

The Best Compass & GPS ships an update every 6 weeks, and Compass++ monthly. Most recently, The Best Compass & GPS was updated on October 29, 2026 and Compass++ on October 24, 2026.

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