Compass Free

Name: Compass Free
Rating: 2.1 (50 reviews)
Author: Masayuki Akamatsu

By: Masayuki Akamatsu

Utilities

Features & Capabilities

Compass is a measuring instrument which indicates the cardinal points under the sunlight. Put your finger in the middle of the compass and line it's shadow up with the app's shading.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Masayuki Akamatsu

Rating:

2.10

(50)

Version:

2.2.0 Last updated: 2019-02-13

Version code:

841384601

Creation date:

2019-02-13

Compatible devices:

Size:

23.99MB

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-09

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 267,667 ▼ 1,188

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Developed by:

Masayuki Akamatsu

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/compass-free/id284735786

User Reviews

Reviews are mixed. Several users report reliability and functionality issues (doesn’t work, loads to a logo, or is junk), while a subset finds value in rough, sun-based orientation and offline use. The app can illustrate general directions and function as a sundial, but accuracy is limited and cloud cover reduces effectiveness.

Pros

Provides rough cardinal-direction guidance using the sun (N, S, E, W) for orientation.
Works offline without requiring a cellular data or Wi-Fi connection.
Can serve as a sundial/educational tool to illustrate sun positions and basic geography.

Cons

Frequently unreliable: many reviews report it doesn't work, loads incompletely, or shows only a logo.
Does not provide precise bearings and depends on sun visibility, limiting usefulness for accurate navigation.
Performance drops on cloudy or overcast days, reducing effectiveness.
Perceived as low quality or junk by a number of users, with complaints of being not worth the time.

Recent reviews

Got it and junk don't waste your time it should be taken down

by Sa*****, 2023-07-07

So many negative reviews, ouch... Here’s my take: this is free, and it works. The gray “shadow” moves around the dial VERY slowly throughout the day, so don’t expect this app to ‘do’ something active, it doesn’t. As explained, orient your finger’s sun shadow over the gray shadow on the screen, and you will see roughly accurate cardinal headings (N,S,E,W) but not exact degrees. In a pinch, this will get you un-lost if needed. Works great on my iWatch gen 4 too. No need for cell or WiFi connection. Thanks, app maker!!