Comparison

CompassTip vs AR Compass 3D

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

Head to head
About

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).

About

AR Compass 3D

This navigation app uses augmented reality to display a compass directly in your real-world environment. You can mark directions, addresses, and altitudes, and even record your experiences with screenshots. It's designed for those who find traditional compasses difficult to use.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality compass display
  • Mark directions, addresses, and altitudes
  • Record and screenshot within the app
  • Utilizes device compass feature
  • Requires location services and compass calibration
Features
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Utilizing AR technology, the compass now displays instantly in the real environment, eliminating the need to look at complex 2D compasses. Moreover, with AR technology, you can mark directions, addresses, and altitudes in the real environment. It also allows you to record and screenshot within the app, capturing every wonderful moment. From a programmer who can't tell north from south (^▽^) This app utilizes the compass feature. Users need to enable location services in Settings -> Privacy -> Location Services and activate compass calibration in the system services.

Screenshots

CompassTip4 screens
AR Compass 3D3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AR Compass 3D at 15.0 against CompassTip's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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. CompassTip sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and AR Compass 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CompassTip ships an update every 3 months, AR Compass 3D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CompassTip versus AR Compass 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompassTipAR Compass 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—36 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size248 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTanadium Pte. Ltd.Hangzhou OrangeJuice Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

CompassTip

Subscriptions2
  • Ad-Free Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Ad-Free Annual Subscription$5.991 Year
One-time2
  • Purchase 200 Beans$1.99
  • Purchase 10000 Beans$59.99
1 purchases

AR Compass 3D

One-time1
  • VIP$1.99

Questions

Is CompassTip free?
CompassTip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AR Compass 3D free?
AR Compass 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CompassTip or AR Compass 3D have ads?
Both CompassTip and AR Compass 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, CompassTip or AR Compass 3D?
CompassTip ships an update every 3 months, and AR Compass 3D every 2 months. Most recently, CompassTip was updated on September 8, 2026 and AR Compass 3D on September 12, 2026.

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