FULL COMPASS vs Direction Compass Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FULL COMPASS
This app provides high-precision navigation with a compass, level gauge, altimeter, and GPS coordinates. It supports both Japanese and English direction labels and offers customizable display styles. It also includes a special feature for finding lucky directions during traditional Japanese festivals.
- High-precision compass
- Level gauge and altimeter
- Latitude/longitude display
- Japanese and English direction labels
- Customizable design styles
- Eho-maki compass for festivals
- Offline functionality
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This compass allows you to instantly switch between Japanese directions ("東西南北") and English abbreviations ("NESW") with a single tap. It not only shows directions but also functions as a level gauge, altimeter, latitude/longitude display, and smartphone tilt indicator. The compass supports 16 directional points and displays both cardinal names and precise angles in degrees (0–360°). You can switch the language between Japanese and English via the menu. In addition to vertical and horizontal leveling, the app graphically displays the phone's tilt using four gyro indicators. You can choose between two design styles: a mechanical "Gray Metallic" or a classic "Black". These can be changed from the settings menu. It also serves as an "Eho‑maki Compass" for Setsubun, helping you find the lucky direction to eat your Eho-maki. The directions "North-northwest", "Northeast by east", "South-southeast", and "Southwest by west" are available in Japanese. In 2026, Setsubun falls on February 3rd. The lucky direction for Eho-maki is South-southeast. Use this app to easily find that direction and enjoy your Setsubun traditions! We've resolved an issue where the app could be installed on devices lacking a magnetic sensor. ※Please note: the compass function requires a magnetic sensor and may not work properly on unsupported devices. We also added a new feature that detects environments where compass readings are unstable and provides troubleshooting guidance. Additional features include the ability to hide banner ads and use the app offline, perfect for use in the mountains or by the sea. Give it a try
Direction Compass Camera
Overlay compass directions, location coordinates, and timestamps onto your photos. Visualize your surroundings with a compass aligned with satellite imagery or maps. Get precise GPS data in multiple formats for accurate navigation.
- Add compass direction to photos
- Overlay GPS coordinates
- Include date and time stamps
- Align compass with satellite/map views
- Multiple GPS coordinate formats
- Capture screenshots with data
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With Direction Compass Camera, you can visualize the compass direction and align it with either a satellite image or a map displayed on the compass. The Direction Compass Camera app provides the ability to add location coordinates, direction, date, time and compass screenshot information to the image. With Compass Pro Cam you can navigate your surroundings efficiently. Users can see the compass direction and compare it with the satellite image or map displayed on the compass. For more accurate location determination, the application provides the address, exact GPS coordinates in various formats, such as: Decimal degrees by microseconds (DD.dddddd "N, S, E, W") Decimal minutes (DDMM.mmmm) Degrees, minutes, seconds (DD°MM'SS.sss") December minutes seconds (DDMMSS.sss ") UTM (Universal Transversal Mercator) MGRS (Military Reference System) Decimal degrees (DD.dddddd) This application provides a rich set of location data for improved user orientation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Direction Compass Camera at 75% against FULL COMPASS's 14%. Direction Compass Camera also leads on ads (none vs shown). FULL COMPASS's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). 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. Direction Compass Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FULL COMPASS asks for nothing beyond the download.
FULL COMPASS holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FULL COMPASS has 34 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of FULL COMPASS's written reviews are positive against 75% of Direction Compass Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
FULL COMPASS ships an update every 4 months, Direction Compass Camera every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on July 16, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FULL COMPASS | Direction Compass Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (34 ratings) — better | 3.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 200 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | hiroyuki uchida | Tigran Mkhitaryan |
Customer experience
FULL COMPASS
Direction Compass Camera
In-app purchases
FULL COMPASS
No in-app purchases
Direction Compass Camera
- Remove Ads$6.99
Questions
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