Compass vs BhuvanFLIM
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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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/
BhuvanFLIM
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BhuvanFLIM is a powerful tool designed for field professionals, environmental agencies, and researchers to monitor and document landslides and their impacts. The app enables users to capture geotagged photos, record affected areas, and systematically collect critical field data with ease. Built for reliability even in remote locations, BhuvanFLIM offers offline functionality to ensure uninterrupted data collection. Its intuitive interface allows for efficient and accurate reporting, helping users contribute valuable insights that support disaster management.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BhuvanFLIM at none against Compass's 4. Compass's advantage is iOS requirement (12 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Compass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BhuvanFLIM asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Compass | BhuvanFLIM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peter Bohl | nrsc |
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
BhuvanFLIM
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
BhuvanFLIM
No in-app purchases







