iNearHere vs CompassTip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iNearHere
This navigation app displays your current address and GPS coordinates. It allows you to view your position on a map with zoom and map type controls, and supports map panning. Accuracy depends on GPS signal quality.
- Show current address
- Display GPS coordinates
- View location on map
- Zoom in/out on map
- Select map types
- Pan map
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iNearHere - i am near here iNearHere is super easy to use and will show you the nearby address of where you are located. The coordinates of your location will also be shown. On the next screen you will be able to see you position on the map. Buttons will allow you to zoom in or out and select the type of map. Moving map is also available. The accuracy will be depend on the quality of the actual GPS received signal. Requirements: This app requires an internet connection and a GPS to find your location and lookup the actual address.
CompassTip
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CompassTip app features an augmented reality virtual 3D compass presented on the live camera feed of your device. Easily find your point of interest via your camera and also through the focus eyelet in the middle of the compass. From there, you can read the compass directions without having to lift your head or shift your eyes to away from your point of interest. The compass also features a map that automatically updates as you move your device. The app features a unique responsive compass where the indicators tilt and move according to the tilt of your device. The indicators are designed to tilt and move in a way that display intuitive directions in 3D space. For example, normal standard compasses and standard indicators of direction have a fixed arrow that points downwards when you have your device held vertically in front of you even if that direction is directly behind you. Arrows pointing straight up when you are facing straight ahead are more intuitive than arrows that point straight down when it is meant to be pointing behind you. The tilting of the compass also provides intuitive visual feedback on how much you are tilting your device. CompassTip is designed to tilt that arrow so that it points inwards towards the screen to indicate a direction that is behind you, and this happens accurately and smoothly as you move your device around. This is coupled with augmented reality so that you can view what you are pointing at and have a proper indication of directions in relation to your camera. The app also lets you adjust the camera (digital) zoom to aid you in visually finding your point of interest. Key features: • Augmented reality compass with 3D direction needles that also moves according to the tilt of your device; • A map that is synchronized to your current location and heading, which automatically updates as you move your device; • Adjustable map size; • Ability to adjust the camera zoom; • Ability to turn AR on and off; • Ability to share a screenshot of your compass screen; and • Information display that includes current heading, longitude, latitude and elevation. This app uses an in-app credit system called, CompassTip Beans. You earn CompassTip Beans by interacting with advertisements or making consumable in-app purchases that top-up the number of beans. You may then exchange and redeem these beans for other features in the app including activating ad-free periods. The app offers the following consumable items: • Title: Purchase 10000 Beans - Description: Adds 10000 CompassTip Beans to your account - Price: (Please check the app or the App Store for the latest price as it may be subject to change) • Title: Purchase 200 Beans - Description: Adds 200 CompassTip Beans to your account - Price: (Please check the app or the App Store for the latest price as it may be subject to change) For more information, please see our Terms of Use (https://compasstip.com/terms) and Privacy Policy (https://compasstip.com/privacy-policy).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iNearHere at none against CompassTip's 4. iNearHere also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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. CompassTip sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. iNearHere asks for nothing beyond the download.
iNearHere ships an update every 6 weeks, CompassTip every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iNearHere | CompassTip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 248 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Henri van Bommel | Tanadium Pte. Ltd. |
In-app purchases
iNearHere
No in-app purchases
CompassTip
- Ad-Free Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Ad-Free Annual Subscription$5.991 Year
- Purchase 200 Beans$1.99
- Purchase 10000 Beans$59.99









