Comparison

Compass Point vs DriveStudy

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

Head to head
About

Compass Point

This app provides a clear and simple compass with a large display for easy readability. It offers accurate degree headings for instant orientation, making it ideal for navigation and general use.

Highlights
  • Super simple design
  • Huge, easy-to-read display
  • Accurate degree headings
  • Minimalist interface
  • Instant orientation
Features
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Compass Point-Degree Direction: The essential, straightforward compass app designed for ultimate readability. Get a precise bearing instantly. This app strips away the clutter, giving you a huge, easy-to-read display that shows your current direction and degree heading. It’s the perfect, simple tool for finding your way, whether you're hiking, navigating, or just orienting yourself. Key Features: • Super Simple Design: Focuses only on the essentials for instant orientation. • Huge Display: Read your compass heading clearly, even at a glance. • Accurate Degrees: Provides precise, real-time directional feedback. • Minimalist n Awesome: A clean interface that is both functional and beautifully designed. Download Compass Point-Degree Direction and always know where you stand.

About

DriveStudy

This app automatically records driving behavior using phone sensors to collect data for research studies. It logs trips and measures driving dynamics while running in the background with low-power sensing methods.

Highlights
  • Automatic driving detection
  • Measures driving dynamics
  • Low-power trip logging
  • Background operation
  • GPS usage for tracking
Features
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DriveStudy enables research institutions to collect and use driving behavior data for the purposes of a specific study. It automatically detects when driving starts and stops and uses the phone’s sensors to measure your vehicle’s driving dynamics. It also acts as a low-power logger of all of your driving trips. DriveStudy runs in the background and uses GPS. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. DriveStudy uses low-power sensing methods to reduce battery consumption as much as possible. A valid registration token is needed to use this app.

Screenshots

Compass Point4 screens
DriveStudy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Compass Point at 5.0 against DriveStudy's 4.5. DriveStudy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 months vs every 59 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Compass Point holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass Point ships an update every 59 months, DriveStudy every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Compass Point versus DriveStudy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass PointDriveStudy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 59 monthsEvery 9 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB47 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAishvarya SadasivamCambridge Mobile Telematics Inc.

Customer experience

Compass Point

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

DriveStudy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Compass Point

No in-app purchases

None

DriveStudy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass Point free?
Compass Point is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DriveStudy free?
DriveStudy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Compass Point or DriveStudy?
Compass Point is rated higher. Compass Point averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DriveStudy averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Compass Point or DriveStudy have ads?
Compass Point shows ads; DriveStudy does not.
Which is updated more often, Compass Point or DriveStudy?
Compass Point ships an update every 59 months, and DriveStudy every 9 months. Most recently, Compass Point was updated on October 24, 2026 and DriveStudy on October 11, 2026.

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