# Bearing Compass vs Moasure

The clearest difference is rating: Moasure at 4.0 against Bearing Compass's 2.9. Moasure also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (72% vs 50%). Bearing Compass's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Moasure holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moasure has 127 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Bearing Compass's written reviews are positive against 72% of Moasure's.

Bearing Compass ships an update every 2 months, Moasure weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bearing Compass | Moasure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearing-compass/id1378838551/reviews) | **[4.0 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moasure/id1561726410/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **127** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **72.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 51 MB | 308 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Russell May](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080177340) | [3D Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119132774) |

## What reviewers say

### Bearing Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearing-compass/id1378838551)

This utility app provides a precise bearing to a target location using True North. It offers detailed information about your current location and the target, including distance, coordinates, and sunrise/sunset times. Customize the compass display and manage favorite locations for easy access.

**Highlights:** True North bearing display, Target location finder, Distance and bearing to target, Sunrise and sunset times, Customizable compass bezel and themes, Favorite locations list

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Moasure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moasure/id1561726410)

This app connects to a measurement device via Bluetooth to capture, visualize, and edit measurement data. It allows users to measure areas, volumes, and gradients, and export data in various formats like CAD and PDF.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth device connection, 2D & 3D measurement visualization, Area, perimeter, volume, and gradient calculation, Measurement editing tools, File organization and folder categorization, Export to CAD, PDF, CSV, IMG

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saves significant time on measurements and surveys
- 📐 Accurate measurements for most outdoor applications
- 👍 User-friendly interface with good tutorials
- 💡 Innovative 3D rendering and real-time visualization
- 🎯 Enables single-person operation for large area measurements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes, especially on large projects
- ❌ Inconsistent accuracy across different conditions
- 🔌 Sensitive to device movement and handling
- ⚠️ Poor performance on uneven or soft ground
- 🔗 Bluetooth connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after 1-2 hours of measuring
- Device fails to turn on reliably with double-tap
- Bluetooth disconnection causes loss of measurement progress
- Incorrect elevation readings
- Measurements inaccurate on soft ground and tall grass

**Requested features**

- Cloud storage and backup functionality
- Undo/redo functionality for measurements
- Ability to edit and delete points after measurement
- Web-based interface for editing on larger screens
- Compass/directional indicators


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bearing Compass free?

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

### Is Moasure free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bearing Compass or Moasure?

Moasure is rated higher. Bearing Compass averages 2.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Moasure averages 4.0 from 127 ratings.

### Do Bearing Compass or Moasure have ads?

Neither Bearing Compass nor Moasure shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bearing Compass or Moasure?

Bearing Compass ships an update every 2 months, and Moasure weekly. Most recently, Bearing Compass was updated on October 24, 2026 and Moasure on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*