Comparison

Virtual Ehomaki vs EWSN Compass

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Virtual Ehomaki

This app acts as a virtual compass to guide you to the auspicious direction for eating Ehomaki sushi during Japan's Setsubun festival. It also offers a virtual Ehomaki to eat and a fortune-telling feature.

Highlights
  • Virtual compass for Setsubun direction
  • Virtual Ehomaki sushi to eat
  • Omikuji fortune telling
  • Choose from 9 Ehomaki types
  • Supports horizontal smartphone use
  • Tap to eat virtual sushi
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This app is a compass that supports the custom of "Ehomaki" in Japan. In Japan, it is customary to eat "extremely thick maki sushi" called "Ehomaki" at the event called "Setsubun" on February 3rd every year to celebrate the change of seasons. The method is to turn to the direction called "Eho", which is decided every year, make a wish, and if you can eat to the end silently, your wish will come true. " On February 3rd, a large amount of "Ehomaki" will be sold at grocery stores all over Japan. At this time, it is a compass that allows you to confirm "Eho". (Every year automatically displays the ehomaki of the year) However, for those who forget to buy "Ehomaki" or find it troublesome to go to buy, we have prepared a special function. This "Virtual Ehomaki" allows you to eat "Ehomaki" on the screen without buying "Ehomaki". Please try it for people other than Japan. You can choose from 9 types of "Ehomaki". Will this alone make my wish come true? May be excellent And finally, there is even an Omikuji fortune telling this year's fortune. Usage is simple. ● Hold your smartphone horizontally. ● The Ehomaki in the center of the screen refers to "Eho", so turn your body so that it faces directly above the screen. ● If you turn to Ehomaki, the Ehomaki will be bigger. Please keep it there. ● Please eat with your smartphone in your mouth. ● What? Yada? If you are such a person, please tap "Ehomaki". ● Tap to eat "Ehomaki" on the screen. ● Don't talk during that time. ● When you finish eating, you can draw an "Omikuji" fortune-telling this year.

About

EWSN Compass

Easily identify cardinal directions and access detailed location data like latitude, longitude, and altitude. Customize your compass with various styles to suit your preferences.

Highlights
  • Cardinal direction identification
  • Latitude and longitude display
  • Altitude and air pressure readings
  • Customizable compass designs
  • Map integration for location
  • Figure-eight motion for accuracy
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This app is designed to help you quickly and easily identify directions. You can clearly check east, west, south, and north at a glance, while also viewing useful details such as your current latitude, longitude, altitude, and air pressure. Features: 1. Simple and intuitive to use Easily check east, west, south, and north, and quickly find the direction you want. 2. Detailed location information Check your current latitude and longitude on a map. Altitude and air pressure are also displayed. 3. Customizable Choose your favorite compass style from a variety of designs. Main Compass Designs: You can customize the appearance of the compass to suit your preferences. - Standard: Features a large arrow with colors matched to east, west, south, and north. - Zodiac: A cute design featuring zodiac symbols arranged to match each direction. - EWSN: Displays directions using letters (E for East, W for West, S for South, N for North). - Clear: A clean and easy-to-read design that clearly shows both the arrow and the directions. - Classic: Features more detailed direction markings and a classic arrow design. - Fortune: Displays the fortune associated with each direction. - Lucky Color: Displays the lucky color for each direction. Note: Location access is required to use this app. If the compass needle does not stabilize, move your device in a figure-eight (∞) motion several times. This can reduce interference with the electronic compass and improve accuracy.

Screenshots

Virtual Ehomaki4 screens
EWSN Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual Ehomaki at none against EWSN Compass's 1. Virtual Ehomaki also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.3). EWSN Compass's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. EWSN Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Virtual Ehomaki asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Virtual Ehomaki holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EWSN Compass has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Virtual Ehomaki's written reviews are positive against 33% of EWSN Compass's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Virtual Ehomaki ships an update every 2 months, EWSN Compass every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Virtual Ehomaki versus EWSN Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual EhomakiEWSN Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.3
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhiroyuki uchidaarakawa yuichiro

Customer experience

Virtual Ehomaki

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

EWSN Compass

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative58.3%

In-app purchases

None

Virtual Ehomaki

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

EWSN Compass

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Virtual Ehomaki free?
Virtual Ehomaki is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EWSN Compass free?
EWSN Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Virtual Ehomaki or EWSN Compass?
Virtual Ehomaki is rated higher. Virtual Ehomaki averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while EWSN Compass averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Virtual Ehomaki or EWSN Compass have ads?
Both Virtual Ehomaki and EWSN Compass show ads.
Which is updated more often, Virtual Ehomaki or EWSN Compass?
Virtual Ehomaki ships an update every 2 months, and EWSN Compass every 3 weeks. Most recently, Virtual Ehomaki was updated on October 19, 2026 and EWSN Compass on October 27, 2026.

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