# DistanceSurvey vs Compass i8 (GPS Camera)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compass i8 (GPS Camera) at 58% against DistanceSurvey's 0%. Compass i8 (GPS Camera) also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (3.6 vs 1.0). DistanceSurvey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#175 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Compass i8 (GPS Camera) is free to download; DistanceSurvey costs $0.99 up front. Compass i8 (GPS Camera) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DistanceSurvey asks for nothing beyond the download.

Compass i8 (GPS Camera) holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass i8 (GPS Camera) has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of DistanceSurvey's written reviews are positive against 58% of Compass i8 (GPS Camera)'s.

DistanceSurvey ships an update every 20 months, Compass i8 (GPS Camera) monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DistanceSurvey | Compass i8 (GPS Camera) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distancesurvey/id1142299005/reviews) | **[3.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-i8-gps-camera/id1378046442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#175** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [domesticusdevelop](https://appshunter.io/developer/373834594) | [Arman Tagvoryan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801590269) |

## What reviewers say

### DistanceSurvey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distancesurvey/id1142299005)

**Currently charting:** #175 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Measure distances to objects using your phone's GPS, compass, and manual stepping. Ideal for situations where traditional measurement tools are impractical. Also displays your current coordinates and address.

**Highlights:** Distance measurement using GPS, Distance measurement using compass, Manual baseline stepping for short distances, Triangulation for accurate measurements, Display GPS coordinates and address

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Compass i8 (GPS Camera)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-i8-gps-camera/id1378046442)

Capture photos with integrated compass, GPS coordinates, and map overlays. View your images with precise location data and directionality in a built-in album, and explore them on an interactive map.

**Highlights:** Photos with live compass, coordinates, and map, Real-time heading and location display, Map overlay for capture direction and position, Interactive map album for photos, Up to 50x digital zoom, Location metadata organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads! | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DistanceSurvey free?

DistanceSurvey costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Compass i8 (GPS Camera) free?

Compass i8 (GPS Camera) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DistanceSurvey or Compass i8 (GPS Camera)?

Compass i8 (GPS Camera) is rated higher. DistanceSurvey averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Compass i8 (GPS Camera) averages 3.6 from 13 ratings.

### Do DistanceSurvey or Compass i8 (GPS Camera) have ads?

Neither DistanceSurvey nor Compass i8 (GPS Camera) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DistanceSurvey or Compass i8 (GPS Camera)?

DistanceSurvey ships an update every 20 months, and Compass i8 (GPS Camera) monthly. Most recently, DistanceSurvey was updated on October 24, 2026 and Compass i8 (GPS Camera) on October 24, 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.*