Comparison

Map Coordinate vs i need a compass

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

Head to head
About

Map Coordinate

This app helps you find precise location coordinates and directions on a map. It supports multiple coordinate formats, offers various map types, and provides navigation assistance for driving, walking, or cycling. You can also search for addresses or locations by entering coordinates.

Highlights
  • Find coordinates by tapping on map
  • Supports DD, DMS, DM, UTM, MGRS formats
  • Provides driving, walking, and cycling directions
  • Search addresses by coordinates
  • Multiple map types (normal, satellite, terrain, hybrid)
  • Shows current GPS location and altitude
  • Location history tracking
Features
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NOTE: * Application won't save or send any user information to any where. * Quick feature: Touch on map to find coordinate & direction * Location address name in application is provided by Google Service, it's just relatively. But GPS latitude-longitude is detected by your device and it is exactly. Support finding and showing position via 5 types: 1. Decimal degrees (DD) 2. Degrees°minute’ seconds" (DMS) 3. Degrees° minute.decimal’ (DM) 4. The Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) 5. The Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) Map Coordinate is application compass and google map work together, is a navigational instrument that shows directions in a frame of reference that is stationary relative to the surface of the Earth. And will help you retrieve the coordinates and/or address of a specific location on the map. The frame of reference defines the four cardinal directions (or points) – north, south, east, and west. Intermediate directions are also defined. + You can quick get direction by tap on screen via 3 types: Driving, Walking & BiCycling + You can use it in operations at sea, in the forest, desert, direction of flight of the aircraft ... + You can quick to search address or find out exactly location by enter Coordinates or enter Latitude & longitude. + You can quick to switch 4 types of maps: - normal - satellite - terrain - hybrid "Map Coordinate" can use GPS to find your location and address you standing. You can connect directly via Google Map by push on button "direction" on the bottom left screen when you activate this feature. FEATURES - A tool to find the directions when you fear to lost your directions via direction Google Map - Support Zoom out by push on Marker or - Show your position on Google Map background with latitude - longitude - Shows degrees in “side window” - Display latitude, longitude and altitude - GPS Location update - Select the best network connection automatically (Wifi, 3G, GPS) - True north/Magnetic north - 2 compass design/styles and 3 themes to select - Quick Calibration - Customizable coordinate format, sensor rate, text size, text color, unit - Menu shortcut button on main screen - Keep screen awake - Rotating bezel - Support Map Coordinates - Find easiest and fastest route for your destination. - Easily track all the locations you have visited. - Find Address of any area in map by search option or touch on map. - Easily delete your complete location history just by one click. - Best GPS Route Finder app for your mobile. - GPS Route Finder is completely. - The application use some icons and design from website: # icons8.com # freepik.com # clipartbro.com # Pixeden.com - The Application use third party open source from website: # github.com/scalessec/Toast-Swift # github.com/Alamofire/Alamofire # github.com/volkerv/GeoCoordinateConverter # github.com/AssistoLab/DropDown # github.com/yukiasai/Gecco tutorial # github.com/jonkykong/SideMenu # github.com/groue/GRDB.swift # github.com/CosmicMind/Material # github.com/hackiftekhar/IQKeyboardManager # github.com/tobihagemann/THLabel # github.com/bizz84/SwiftyStoreKit # pixeden.com/psd-mock-up-templates/psd-iphone-xs-max-mockup --- Thank you for your using my app ! --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://policy651661124.wordpress.com/privacy-policy-map-coordinate/ Terms of Service: https://policy651661124.wordpress.com/terms-of-service-map-coordinate/

About

i need a compass

This app provides a digital compass for on-the-go navigation, eliminating the need for a physical device. Its simple, minimalistic design ensures ease of use, and the illuminated screen allows for operation in dark conditions.

Highlights
  • Digital compass functionality
  • On-the-go navigation
  • Minimalistic design
  • Illuminated screen for dark use
  • No physical compass required
Features
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Having a compass app on your phone (or tablet, or computer) is an easy way to rely on a compass on-the-go, without ever having to use an actual compass. Advantages This app are convenient for those that already have their phone on their outdoor adventures – just download this app, and you’re set. This app is very simplistic and minimalistic. This app rely on a lit phone to work, meaning you can always use it in the dark!

Screenshots

Map Coordinate4 screens
i need a compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Map Coordinate at 97% against i need a compass's 25%. i need a compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Map Coordinate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. i need a compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Map Coordinate ships an update every 2 months, i need a compass every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Map Coordinate versus i need a compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMap Coordinatei need a compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (660 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.7% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings660 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.011.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB29 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperXuan Luong Dobreakphones

Customer experience

Map Coordinate

All ratings660 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.3%

i need a compass

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

Map Coordinate

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Numeric-only keyboard prevents entering coordinates with decimal points

Requested features

2 requests
  • Alphabet keyboard option for entering DMS (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds) coordinates with decimal points
  • Elevation or altitude quota display

i need a compass

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Map Coordinate

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Version$2.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Advertising$3.99
  • Pro Version$3.99
None

i need a compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Map Coordinate free?
Map Coordinate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is i need a compass free?
i need a compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Map Coordinate or i need a compass have ads?
Map Coordinate shows ads; i need a compass does not.
Which is updated more often, Map Coordinate or i need a compass?
Map Coordinate ships an update every 2 months, and i need a compass every 3 months. Most recently, Map Coordinate was updated on October 1, 2026 and i need a compass on September 29, 2026.

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