AR Compass Pro vs CompassTip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AR Compass Pro
Navigate your surroundings with an augmented reality compass that overlays directional guidance onto your camera view. Get accurate location data like azimuth, latitude, longitude, and altitude, ensuring you never get lost, even in unfamiliar places.
- Augmented reality compass display
- Accurate azimuth, latitude, and longitude acquisition
- Altitude information display
- Map integration
- Choice of true or magnetic north
- Customizable compass styles
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Did you experience the world of AR? This application displays a compass in real space and navigates accurate movement. Even in the city you visit for the first time you will never get lost! In addition, this application also has an advanced professional function that can accurately acquire azimuth, latitude and longitude, altitude information and so on. Let's experience the world of AR! [How to use] When you first start up, you will be asked for permission to access the camera and location information, so please OK. Location information will be used only while the app is running. The AR compass will be displayed in the real world captured by the camera. You can also display a map on the screen. [Uses] - When you get lost and you do not know the direction. - When you move a place you visit for the first time. - When you want to know the direction of the building that you can see. - When you want to know accurate location information anyway. [Function] - Choose true north, magnetic north - Change compass display style - Display map, change size - Acquisition of azimuth angle - Acquisition of latitude and longitude - Acquisition of altitude information - Acquisition of address
CompassTip
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CompassTip app features an augmented reality virtual 3D compass presented on the live camera feed of your device. Easily find your point of interest via your camera and also through the focus eyelet in the middle of the compass. From there, you can read the compass directions without having to lift your head or shift your eyes to away from your point of interest. The compass also features a map that automatically updates as you move your device. The app features a unique responsive compass where the indicators tilt and move according to the tilt of your device. The indicators are designed to tilt and move in a way that display intuitive directions in 3D space. For example, normal standard compasses and standard indicators of direction have a fixed arrow that points downwards when you have your device held vertically in front of you even if that direction is directly behind you. Arrows pointing straight up when you are facing straight ahead are more intuitive than arrows that point straight down when it is meant to be pointing behind you. The tilting of the compass also provides intuitive visual feedback on how much you are tilting your device. CompassTip is designed to tilt that arrow so that it points inwards towards the screen to indicate a direction that is behind you, and this happens accurately and smoothly as you move your device around. This is coupled with augmented reality so that you can view what you are pointing at and have a proper indication of directions in relation to your camera. The app also lets you adjust the camera (digital) zoom to aid you in visually finding your point of interest. Key features: • Augmented reality compass with 3D direction needles that also moves according to the tilt of your device; • A map that is synchronized to your current location and heading, which automatically updates as you move your device; • Adjustable map size; • Ability to adjust the camera zoom; • Ability to turn AR on and off; • Ability to share a screenshot of your compass screen; and • Information display that includes current heading, longitude, latitude and elevation. This app uses an in-app credit system called, CompassTip Beans. You earn CompassTip Beans by interacting with advertisements or making consumable in-app purchases that top-up the number of beans. You may then exchange and redeem these beans for other features in the app including activating ad-free periods. The app offers the following consumable items: • Title: Purchase 10000 Beans - Description: Adds 10000 CompassTip Beans to your account - Price: (Please check the app or the App Store for the latest price as it may be subject to change) • Title: Purchase 200 Beans - Description: Adds 200 CompassTip Beans to your account - Price: (Please check the app or the App Store for the latest price as it may be subject to change) For more information, please see our Terms of Use (https://compasstip.com/terms) and Privacy Policy (https://compasstip.com/privacy-policy).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: AR Compass Pro at none against CompassTip's shown. AR Compass Pro also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. AR Compass Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CompassTip sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AR Compass Pro ships an update every 4 months, CompassTip every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AR Compass Pro | CompassTip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 248 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hayato Shimizu | Tanadium Pte. Ltd. |
In-app purchases
AR Compass Pro
- Remove Ads$1.99
CompassTip
- Ad-Free Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Ad-Free Annual Subscription$5.991 Year
- Purchase 200 Beans$1.99
- Purchase 10000 Beans$59.99
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