Compass Pro vs Pretty Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass Pro
This app detects your geographical position, displaying your location name, coordinates, and altitude. It offers both vertical and horizontal compass orientation with customizable units. An optional pro version unlocks features like saving unlimited locations and a current location map.
- Detects geographical position
- Displays location name, latitude, longitude, and altitude
- Vertical and horizontal compass orientation
- Saves unlimited locations (Pro version)
- Current location map (Pro version)
- Intuitive graphics and ease of use
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Compass Pro is a very useful orientation tool to detect your position. Wherever you are, Compass Pro will show you the wind rose and your position indicating the name of the location, latitude, longitude and altitude (in meters or feet). You will have the possibility to save the data relating to any position where you are in the world. Make sure you have turned on the location services on your device, at this point the App will detect your geographical position. [Features] • Your position relative to the wind rose • Location name • Latitude and longitude • Altitude in feet or meters • Current address • Vertical and horizontal compass orientation • Units of measurement in meters or feet • Intuitive graphics • Ease of use Pro version (In-App purchase): • Save unlimited locations in favorites • Enable device flashlight • Current location map • Saved location address [Support] If you need help, please contact us at info@lionsapp.com, or visit the website www.lionsapp.com If you like the App, don't forget to rate us on the App Store.
Pretty Compass
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Pretty Compass turns an everyday tool into a stunning experience. It is a beautifully designed, precise compass built for people who care about how their apps look and feel. Whether you are hiking a trail, finding your way in a new city, exploring the outdoors, or you simply love a gorgeous compass on your screen, Pretty Compass blends accuracy with elegant, modern design. REAL-TIME COMPASS • A smooth, accurate magnetic compass with a refined needle and subtle haptic feedback as you turn. • Your exact heading in degrees, plus the 8-point cardinal direction (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW). • Live latitude, longitude and altitude, right on the main screen. STUNNING, CUSTOMIZABLE THEMES • 10 gorgeous compass dials — from sleek minimal and frosted glass to glossy metallic and holographic designs. • 10 atmospheric backgrounds — misty mountains, aurora skies, oceans, deserts, starry nights and more. • Mix any dial with any background and make the compass truly yours, with a live preview as you choose. INTERACTIVE MAP • Multiple map styles: Standard, Satellite, Dark and Topographic. • Live location with a heading cone — a precise marker that shows exactly where you are facing. • Save your places — tap the map to drop and name a spot (Home, Work, Camp...) and revisit it anytime from markers or a clean list. • Draggable markers — move a saved place by dragging it; it saves automatically. • Draw and measure areas — outline any region on the map and instantly see its size in square meters. Name your areas and keep them saved. • Smart controls — smooth animated camera, zoom in and out, one-tap reset to north, and instant recenter on your location. DESIGNED TO LOVE • A modern, glassmorphism interface with a clean, premium feel. • Buttery-smooth animations throughout, from the glowing compass ring to the elegant splash screen. • Thoughtful details everywhere, so the app is a pleasure to open every day. PERFECT FOR • Hiking, camping and outdoor adventures. • Travelers and explorers. • Finding directions without clutter or noise. • Anyone who appreciates beautiful, functional design. LANGUAGES • Full English and Turkish support, including localized compass directions. Pretty Compass is free to use. Download it now and never lose your direction — in style.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Pretty Compass at Free against Compass Pro's $2.99. Pretty Compass also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Compass Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 22 months vs every 65 months). On 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
Pretty Compass is free to download; Compass Pro costs $2.99 up front. Compass Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pretty Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.
Compass Pro ships an update every 22 months, Pretty Compass every 65 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass Pro | Pretty Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months — better | Every 65 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LionsApp di Nallbati Elton | Altug Nuri ASLANTAS |
In-app purchases
Compass Pro
- Compass Pro$2.99
Pretty Compass
No in-app purchases
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