# TOBARI vs CompassTip

The clearest difference is device support: TOBARI at 4 against CompassTip's 2. TOBARI also leads on iOS requirement (8.2 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TOBARI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CompassTip sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TOBARI ships an update every 5 months, CompassTip every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TOBARI | CompassTip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tobari-minimal-design-clock/id1086082652/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Airwire products.](https://appshunter.io/developer/471910489) | [Tanadium Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/523376499) |

## What reviewers say

### TOBARI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tobari-minimal-design-clock/id1086082652)

A minimalist clock app designed for nighttime use, offering unique brightness controls and multiple color themes. It includes an alarm function and supports Apple Watch integration.

**Highlights:** Unique brightness adjustment slider, 10+ design color clocks, Alarm function, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro version. | $1.99 | one-time |


### CompassTip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compasstip-ar-compass/id1483446151)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Ad-Free Annual Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Purchase 200 Beans | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 10000 Beans | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TOBARI free?

TOBARI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CompassTip free?

CompassTip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TOBARI or CompassTip have ads?

Both TOBARI and CompassTip show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TOBARI or CompassTip?

TOBARI ships an update every 5 months, and CompassTip every 3 months. Most recently, TOBARI was updated on October 24, 2026 and CompassTip on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*