Comparison

Compass vs Compass i8 (GPS Camera)

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

Head to head
About

Compass

This app helps you navigate by displaying your direction on a compass, overlayed on a satellite or map view. It provides your street address, GPS coordinates, and altitude, along with What3Words coordinates for precise location identification.

Highlights
  • Compass direction display
  • Satellite and map view overlay
  • Street address and GPS coordinates
  • Altitude display
  • What3Words coordinates
  • Zoom functionality
  • Accuracy indicator
Features
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With “Compass Pro” you can orientate yourself optimally at your location. You can see the direction of the compass and match it with the satellite image or the map on the compass. That you know exactly where you are you get the street address, the exact GPS coordinates and the current height above sea level displayed. In addition, the position is displayed in What3Words (w3w) coordinates. To switch between satellite image and map view just tap the compass. You can zoom with the pinch-/spread Gesture or with the slider beneath the Address so that you can orient yourself at certain prominent points. The blue highlighted area indicates the current accuracy. Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Compass i8 (GPS Camera)

Capture photos with integrated compass, GPS coordinates, and map overlays. View your images with precise location data and directionality in a built-in album, and explore them on an interactive map.

Highlights
  • Photos with live compass, coordinates, and map
  • Real-time heading and location display
  • Map overlay for capture direction and position
  • Interactive map album for photos
  • Up to 50x digital zoom
  • Location metadata organization
Features
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Compass i8 GPS Camera with Map, Compass & 50x Zoom Capture the moment — and the direction. Compass i8 lets you take high-zoom photos with real-time compass, GPS coordinates, and map overlay — directly embedded in each image. After capturing, view your photos in the built-in album and see exactly where and which direction they were taken on the map. Key Features: . Take photos with live compass, coordinates, and direction map . Real-time heading and location displayed on screen and in photo . Map overlay shows direction and position at the moment of capture . View your captured photos on an interactive map album . Up to 50x digital zoom for stunning clarity . Organize and review photos with rich location metadata Perfect for: . Hiking, surveying, navigation, outdoor work . Travelers needing precise location documentation . Anyone wanting to show exactly where and which way a photo was taken

Screenshots

Compass4 screens
Compass i8 (GPS Camera)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Compass at 4.7 against Compass i8 (GPS Camera)'s 3.6. Compass also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 13) and review sentiment (67% vs 58%). Compass i8 (GPS Camera)'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Compass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Compass i8 (GPS Camera) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass has 2.3K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Compass's written reviews are positive against 58% of Compass i8 (GPS Camera)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass ships an update every 7 months, Compass i8 (GPS Camera) monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Compass versus Compass i8 (GPS Camera): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompassCompass i8 (GPS Camera)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.3K ratings) — better3.6 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews66.9% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB25 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperPeter BohlArman Tagvoryan

Customer experience

Compass

All ratings2,349 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive66.9%
Neutral5.8%
Negative27.3%

Compass i8 (GPS Camera)

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral23.1%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral25.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Compass

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Compass direction completely off
  • App crashes on launch
  • Barometric pressure widget not working
  • Location tracking issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to remove ads
  • Customizable compass display
  • Improved calibration controls
  • Support for imperial units

Compass i8 (GPS Camera)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Compass

Subscriptions3
  • AdFree and Widgets for 1 month$0.991 Month
  • 3 months ad-free + Widgets$1.993 Months
  • 1 year Ad Free + Widgets$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ad Free without limits$10.99
1 purchases

Compass i8 (GPS Camera)

One-time1
  • Remove ads!$1.99

Questions

Is Compass free?
Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Compass i8 (GPS Camera) free?
Compass i8 (GPS Camera) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Compass or Compass i8 (GPS Camera)?
Compass is rated higher. Compass averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Compass i8 (GPS Camera) averages 3.6 from 13 ratings.
Do Compass or Compass i8 (GPS Camera) have ads?
Neither Compass nor Compass i8 (GPS Camera) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compass or Compass i8 (GPS Camera)?
Compass ships an update every 7 months, and Compass i8 (GPS Camera) monthly. Most recently, Compass was updated on September 23, 2026 and Compass i8 (GPS Camera) on September 19, 2026.

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