Comparison

CompassTip vs Direction Compass Camera

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

Direction Compass Camera

Overlay compass directions, location coordinates, and timestamps onto your photos. Visualize your surroundings with a compass aligned with satellite imagery or maps. Get precise GPS data in multiple formats for accurate navigation.

Highlights
  • Add compass direction to photos
  • Overlay GPS coordinates
  • Include date and time stamps
  • Align compass with satellite/map views
  • Multiple GPS coordinate formats
  • Capture screenshots with data
Features
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With Direction Compass Camera, you can visualize the compass direction and align it with either a satellite image or a map displayed on the compass. The Direction Compass Camera app provides the ability to add location coordinates, direction, date, time and compass screenshot information to the image. With Compass Pro Cam you can navigate your surroundings efficiently. Users can see the compass direction and compare it with the satellite image or map displayed on the compass. For more accurate location determination, the application provides the address, exact GPS coordinates in various formats, such as: Decimal degrees by microseconds (DD.dddddd "N, S, E, W") Decimal minutes (DDMM.mmmm) Degrees, minutes, seconds (DD°MM'SS.sss") December minutes seconds (DDMMSS.sss ") UTM (Universal Transversal Mercator) MGRS (Military Reference System) Decimal degrees (DD.dddddd) This application provides a rich set of location data for improved user orientation.

Screenshots

CompassTip4 screens
Direction Compass Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Direction Compass Camera at none against CompassTip's shown. Direction Compass Camera also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). CompassTip's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CompassTip sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Direction Compass Camera 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, Direction Compass Camera every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CompassTip versus Direction Compass Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompassTipDirection Compass Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size248 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTanadium Pte. Ltd.Tigran Mkhitaryan

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

Direction Compass Camera

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99

Questions

Is CompassTip free?
CompassTip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Direction Compass Camera free?
Direction Compass Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CompassTip or Direction Compass Camera have ads?
CompassTip shows ads; Direction Compass Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, CompassTip or Direction Compass Camera?
CompassTip ships an update every 3 months, and Direction Compass Camera every 5 months. Most recently, CompassTip was updated on September 8, 2026 and Direction Compass Camera on September 9, 2026.

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