# FULL COMPASS vs Direction Compass Camera

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FULL COMPASS | Direction Compass Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-compass/id1211288477/reviews)** | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direction-compass-camera/id6473462900/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 200 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hiroyuki uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/669938829) | [Tigran Mkhitaryan](https://appshunter.io/developer/602761285) |

## What reviewers say

### FULL COMPASS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-compass/id1211288477)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Direction Compass Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direction-compass-camera/id6473462900)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FULL COMPASS free?

FULL COMPASS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Direction Compass Camera free?

Direction Compass Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FULL COMPASS or Direction Compass Camera?

FULL COMPASS is rated higher. FULL COMPASS averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Direction Compass Camera averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do FULL COMPASS or Direction Compass Camera have ads?

FULL COMPASS shows ads; Direction Compass Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, FULL COMPASS or Direction Compass Camera?

FULL COMPASS ships an update every 4 months, and Direction Compass Camera every 5 months. Most recently, FULL COMPASS was updated on July 16, 2026 and Direction Compass Camera on September 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.*