# Mien vs Cuspart

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mien at none against Cuspart's 10. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cuspart sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Mien asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mien ships an update every 4 months, Cuspart every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mien | Cuspart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Atherton](https://appshunter.io/developer/893229237) | [Mustafa Tolga DALBUDAK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479052908) |

## What reviewers say

### Mien

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mien/id1271223766)

This app uses your device's camera and GPS to identify geographical or architectural features by drawing a bearing onto a map. You can import and visualize GeoJSON data, adjust projection distances, and change map types. It's designed for identifying distant points of interest.

**Highlights:** Camera viewfinder for taking bearings, Draws bearings onto a map, Import and visualize GeoJSON data, Adjustable projection distance, Multiple heading display options (degrees, radians, mils), Map type selection

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cuspart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuspart-altimeter/id1673776644)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 Month Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Pro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Espresso | $1.49 | one-time |
| Flat White | $1.99 | one-time |
| Caffè Americano | $2.49 | one-time |
| Caffè Mocha | $2.99 | one-time |
| Classic Hot Chocolate | $3.49 | one-time |
| Special Hot Chocolate | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mien free?

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

### Is Cuspart free?

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

### Do Mien or Cuspart have ads?

Neither Mien nor Cuspart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mien or Cuspart?

Mien ships an update every 4 months, and Cuspart every 3 months. Most recently, Mien was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cuspart on October 29, 2026.

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