Comparison

Compass i8 (GPS Camera) vs Northing

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

Head to head
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

About

Northing

Features
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Northing – True North Compass Northing is a precise and reliable true north compass designed for accuracy, clarity, and ease of use. Whether you are exploring nature, traveling, or navigating unfamiliar places, Northing helps you understand exactly which direction you are facing. Built with GPS-assisted true north calculations, Northing goes beyond a basic magnetic compass to give you dependable orientation anywhere in the world. Key Features • True North compass with GPS correction • Real-time heading and bearing display • Save locations and navigate back to them • Clean, distraction-free interface • Designed for accuracy and stability • Works offline once location is available Built for Real Use Northing is ideal for hiking, travel, outdoor adventures, photography, or everyday navigation. The interface focuses on what matters most: direction, distance, and clarity. Privacy First Your location data stays on your device. Northing does not track you, store your movements, or share location data. Simple. Precise. Reliable. Northing is built for people who want a trustworthy compass they can rely on — without clutter or unnecessary features.

Screenshots

Compass i8 (GPS Camera)4 screens
Northing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Compass i8 (GPS Camera) at none against Northing's shown. Northing's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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 i8 (GPS Camera) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Northing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass i8 (GPS Camera) ships an update monthly, Northing every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Compass i8 (GPS Camera) versus Northing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass i8 (GPS Camera)Northing
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1713.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB27 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperArman TagvoryanSævar Geir Omarsson

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Compass i8 (GPS Camera)

One-time1
  • Remove ads!$1.99
1 purchases

Northing

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Compass i8 (GPS Camera) free?
Compass i8 (GPS Camera) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Northing free?
Northing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Compass i8 (GPS Camera) or Northing have ads?
Northing shows ads; Compass i8 (GPS Camera) does not.
Which is updated more often, Compass i8 (GPS Camera) or Northing?
Compass i8 (GPS Camera) ships an update monthly, and Northing every 2 weeks. Most recently, Compass i8 (GPS Camera) was updated on November 2, 2026 and Northing on November 6, 2026.

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