Compass & GPS vs i need a compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass & GPS
This utility app helps you find your direction using the Earth's magnetic field. It displays cardinal directions, GPS altitude, and bearing, and allows location sharing. It also provides sunrise and sunset times for any selected date.
- Determines cardinal directions
- Displays GPS altitude
- Shows bearing (azimuth)
- Location sharing
- Sunrise and sunset times
- Tilt indicator for accuracy
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A compass is an instrument used to determine direction. This app helps you find your bearings while hiking, traveling, or when visibility is limited due to fog. The compass app determines the cardinal directions (north, south, east, and west) using the Earth's magnetic field. This compass app displays GPS altitude. It also shows the bearing (azimuth) at the top of the screen. The application allows you to share your current location with others and view your position on a map. To view the aurora, use this compass app to find north in the Northern Hemisphere and south in the Southern Hemisphere. This compass app displays the tilt of the compass and helps indicate accurate directions. You can view today’s sunrise and sunset times. Select a date on the calendar to calculate the sunrise and sunset times for that date.
i need a compass
This app provides a digital compass for on-the-go navigation, eliminating the need for a physical device. Its simple, minimalistic design ensures ease of use, and the illuminated screen allows for operation in dark conditions.
- Digital compass functionality
- On-the-go navigation
- Minimalistic design
- Illuminated screen for dark use
- No physical compass required
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Having a compass app on your phone (or tablet, or computer) is an easy way to rely on a compass on-the-go, without ever having to use an actual compass. Advantages This app are convenient for those that already have their phone on their outdoor adventures – just download this app, and you’re set. This app is very simplistic and minimalistic. This app rely on a lit phone to work, meaning you can always use it in the dark!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: i need a compass at none against Compass & GPS's shown. i need a compass also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.0). Compass & GPS's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (47% vs 25%). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Compass & GPS ships an update weekly, i need a compass every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass & GPS | i need a compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (13K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EONSOFT | breakphones |
Customer experience
Compass & GPS
i need a compass
Bugs and requests
Compass & GPS
Reported bugs
3 issues- Compass needle stuck or not moving
- App freezes or crashes
- Inconsistent performance across devices
Requested features
3 requests- Add option to disable recalibration requests
- Improve compass accuracy and reliability
- Integrate with mapping features
i need a compass
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Compass & GPS
No in-app purchases
i need a compass
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Compass & GPS free?
Is i need a compass free?
Do Compass & GPS or i need a compass have ads?
Which is updated more often, Compass & GPS or i need a compass?
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