Comparison

kotonaviStation vs Talk Compass

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

Head to head

The accessible compass app

Free

🗺️ Navigation

★ 4.410 ratingsView app →

About

kotonaviStation

Features

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このアプリは目の不自由な方のための道案内アプリです。認定NPO法人ことばの道案内が作成した駅情報、駅構内のルートをきめ細かく音声により案内します。通常はブラウザーにより、認定NPO法人ことばの道案内が運営する「ことばでわかる駅情報」サーバー上の駅情報を利用しますが、この専用アプリで、同じサーバーにアクセスして、分かりやすく情報を提供します。

About

Talk Compass

This navigation app provides cardinal and ordinal directions through voice output. Users can customize the speaking rate, volume, and sound effects for a personalized experience.

Highlights

Voice output for directions
Adjustable speaking rate
Customizable volume
Sound effect options
Supports cardinal and ordinal directions

Features

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This compass app lets you know that cardinal directions and ordinal directions by voice. You can adjust speaking rate, volume and sound effects.

Screenshots

kotonaviStation4 screens

Talk Compass2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: kotonaviStation at every 2 months against Talk Compass's every 18 months. kotonaviStation also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

kotonaviStation ships an update every 2 months, Talk Compass every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

kotonaviStation versus Talk Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	kotonaviStation	Talk Compass
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	4.4 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	10 — better
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 18 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	14.0
Further details — not scored
Size	9 MB	1 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	KOTOBANO MICHIANNAI, N.P.O.	Yoshiyuki Koyanagi

In-app purchases

None

kotonaviStation

No in-app purchases

None

Talk Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is kotonaviStation free?

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

Is Talk Compass free?

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

Do kotonaviStation or Talk Compass have ads?

Neither kotonaviStation nor Talk Compass shows ads.

Which is updated more often, kotonaviStation or Talk Compass?

kotonaviStation ships an update every 2 months, and Talk Compass every 18 months. Most recently, kotonaviStation was updated on September 8, 2026 and Talk Compass on July 30, 2026.