# Compass Direction - Digital

> Altitude map gps

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1620523385](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1620523385)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1620523385`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rihab Mehboob
- **Category:** Navigation
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (2,708 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.48
- **Last updated:** 2023-10-14
- **First published:** 2022-04-26
- **Size:** 4.20 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/compass-direction-digital/id1620523385)
- **Website:** [https://bigexpressions.helpsite.com/articles/32299-support](https://bigexpressions.helpsite.com/articles/32299-support)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://bigexpressions.helpsite.com/articles/32299-support](https://bigexpressions.helpsite.com/articles/32299-support)

## Description

Compass Direction - Digital is a stylish digital compass with a real-time GPS map. It shows heading, altitude, latitude, longitude, speed, and a torch, all wrapped in a beautiful, simple interface.

Switch between map types by tapping and pinch to zoom, and switch between map view by holding the device upright. The app includes haptic feedback, VoiceOver and 3D Touch support for quick access, and is AS FEATURED ON TechRadar and more.

## Rankings

- #35,354 — Overall

## Review summary

Users repeatedly complain about a pushy paid model after a brief free window, with high and opaque pricing. Direction accuracy is mixed, with multiple reports of off directions and calibration needs. Reliability concerns include freezing or locking features unless paid. Privacy concerns and purchase restoration issues are also noted. A few praise the design and ease of use, but transparency, reliability, and pricing dominate the feedback.

### Pros

- Beautiful interface and visual design
- Easy to use with quick initial access to the compass features
- Some reviewers praised it as a solid compass overall
- Described as fast to download and simple to operate

### Cons

- Aggressive monetization: a short free/demo window followed by high-priced subscriptions (e.g., $40/year or $60 lifetime)
- Charges incurred upfront and reports of difficulties canceling/removing subscriptions
- Pricing and terms not clearly disclosed in the description, making it hard to decide before download
- Directions frequently reported as inaccurate or off, with calibration issues mentioned
- Stability/reliability problems: app sometimes freezes or becomes non-functional after the free period unless paid
- Privacy concerns raised about tracking user activity and data
- Difficulty restoring purchases (can’t restore for some reason)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1620523385)