Compass vs Digipin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Compass direction display
- Satellite and map view overlay
- Street address and GPS coordinates
- Altitude display
- What3Words coordinates
- Zoom functionality
- Accuracy indicator
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Never get lost again: Compass Pro is your reliable companion for hiking, mountain tours, geocaching and every trip into the outdoors. A precise compass with satellite view or map, bearing to your target and track recording – clear, modern and easy to use. COMPASS WITH SATELLITE VIEW AND MAP • Precise compass with degree display and cardinal direction • Satellite view or map right inside the compass dial – switch with one tap • Choose true north or magnetic north • Zoom from detail view to overview YOUR LOCATION AT A GLANCE • Exact GPS coordinates in decimal degrees, degrees/minutes/seconds or degrees/minutes • Current street address and What3Words address • GPS altitude and barometric altitude • Speed in km/h and m/s • Share your position with one tap BEARING TO YOUR TARGET • Set a target by coordinates, What3Words or directly on the map • Fine-tune with the direction pad • Direction arrow in the compass and distance to the target • Bearing keeps running in the background TRACK RECORDING (PRO) • Record your trips with one tap – on its own or while taking a bearing • Time and distance always in view, your track right in the compass • Summary with distance, duration, ascent, descent, speed and map • Share the track as a GPX file, e.g. with other apps or friends IMPORT TARGET (PRO) • Set a bearing target from a QR code, a photo or the clipboard • Recognizes all common coordinate formats as well as links from Apple Maps, Google Maps and OpenStreetMap • Recognition runs entirely on your device SPECIAL WIDGETS (PRO) • Altimeter based on air pressure • Slope meter in percent – via GPS or inclination • Air pressure in hPa • Device inclination in degrees COMPASS PRO With a subscription or a one-time purchase you can use Compass Pro without ads and with all Pro features: track recording, target import and special widgets. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Note: Continued use of GPS in the background can reduce battery life. Privacy policy: https://www.exultation.de/datenschutz.html Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
Digipin
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Introducing Digipin Pro, the ultimate upgrade for India's digital address system. Built on the revolutionary DIGIPIN standard by India Post, IIT Hyderabad, and ISRO, this app gives you everything you love about Digipin with powerful, ad-free Pro features. Why Go Pro? Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy uninterrupted, smooth conversions without any ads. Unlimited & Offline Search: Generate and decode an unlimited number of DIGIPINs, even without an internet connection. Favorites & History: Save important locations for quick access and easily revisit your search history. Pinpoint Accuracy: Just like the free version, Pro identifies your exact location within a 4m x 4m grid, perfect for any location in India. Key Features Instant Two-Way Conversion: Convert GPS coordinates to DIGIPIN and back to latitude/longitude in seconds. Manual & Real-time Entry: Use your current location or manually enter coordinates for any spot in India. Smart Sharing: Copy and share DIGIPINs via any messaging app with a single tap. Enhanced Privacy: Your privacy remains our top priority. We never store or use your personal data. Digipin Pro is more than just an app; it's your premium tool for a more precise, efficient, and ad-free digital addressing experience. Download now and step into the future of navigation and logistics in India.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Compass at Free against Digipin's $0.99. Compass also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Digipin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Compass is free to download; Digipin costs $0.99 up front. Compass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Digipin asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Compass | Digipin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peter Bohl | Toseefhusen Khilji |
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
Digipin
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Compass
- 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
- Ad Free without limits$10.99
Digipin
No in-app purchases








