Virtual Compass º vs IndoorGPS Mapper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Virtual Compass º
This app overlays a precise compass and GPS coordinates onto your camera's view, offering real-time direction and location tracking. Navigate easily by seeing your heading and position directly on your surroundings.
- Real-time compass direction
- Real-time compass heading
- GPS coordinates display
- Camera viewfinder integration
- Instant GPS readings
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Virtual Compass is a camera compass that accurately navigates users through virtual navigation and compass direction. Just open the app and see an accurate compass heading and compass direction displayed over what is in front of you. Your GPS coordinates are always displayed as well, so you can always identify where you are, making it easier to navigate using the virtual compass. Virtual Compass includes: -accurate realtime compass direction in big bold font -accurate realtime compass heading -your real time GPS coordinates -easy-to-use view finder (via your phone's camera) to accurately identify compass direction and compass heading. -instant gps readings -camera compass Get an accurate virtual compass reading instantly!
IndoorGPS Mapper
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* Limited access to pre-registered users. This application enables you to survey new locations for indoor positioning by Oriient. The mapping process collects location data and activates Oriient's hardware-free IndoorGPS. A demo app to then experience the features and best-in-class accuracy is available in the store under the name "Oriient IndoorGPS".
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: IndoorGPS Mapper at none against Virtual Compass º's shown. IndoorGPS Mapper also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). Virtual Compass º's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Virtual Compass º ships an update every 6 months, IndoorGPS Mapper every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Virtual Compass º | IndoorGPS Mapper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (308 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 308 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Villegas Ventures LLC | Oriient New Media inc. |
In-app purchases
Virtual Compass º
No in-app purchases
IndoorGPS Mapper
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Virtual Compass º free?
Is IndoorGPS Mapper free?
Do Virtual Compass º or IndoorGPS Mapper have ads?
Which is updated more often, Virtual Compass º or IndoorGPS Mapper?
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