Compass ⊘
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- Profile analysed
- Jun 16, 2026
- App updated
- Sep 17, 2026
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- App Store · Store data seen: Nov 9, 2026 · Recently checked
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What it actually doesA retro-design compass app for iPhone/iPad that determines azimuth and cardinal directions, but often lacks accuracy and contains ads. Accuracy depends on sensor calibration and magnetic environment; users report unreliability in real navigation conditions.
Actually does
- ✓Compass80% of reviews
- ✓Offline-first(bonus)5% of reviews
- ✓Dark mode15% of reviews
- ✓Subscription(bonus)5% of reviews
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Common complaints
- ✗Incorrect direction detection / low accuracy40% of mentions
«Can't use it in unfamiliar places, it lies terribly»
- ✗Large intrusive ads at the bottom of the screen13% of mentions
«Completely filled with ads; Large ads at the bottom; Ads appear at the bottom»
- ✗Crashes on startup, especially on older iOS versions7% of mentions
«I have iOS 8, it crashes as soon as it starts»
- ✗Compass doesn't respond to movement, freezes10% of mentions
«I turn around and it doesn't move; constantly changes direction»
- ✗No map overlay on terrain7% of mentions
«No map overlay on terrain and no geolocation binding; No map»
What people praise
- ★Elegant retro design and beautiful interface
«The graphical interface is flawless; Nice execution, made with heart»
- ★Useful for tourism, navigation, determining directions
«Great for hiking, boat trips; useful»
- ★Ease of use and intuitive interface
«Very simple to use; Stylish, detailed, clear»
- ★Does not require internet to work
«No internet connection needed at all to determine cardinal directions»