CompassTip vs Whooisthis
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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: β’ Augmented reality compass with 3D direction needles that also moves according to the tilt of your device; β’ A map that is synchronized to your current location and heading, which automatically updates as you move your device; β’ Adjustable map size; β’ Ability to adjust the camera zoom; β’ Ability to turn AR on and off; β’ Ability to share a screenshot of your compass screen; and β’ 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: β’ 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) β’ 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).
Whooisthis
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Discover the world around you with Whooisthis. Whooisthis requires an active Premium subscription to access and use the app and the features described below. Monthly and annual subscription options are available as in-app purchases. Whooisthis combines augmented reality, location and orientation technology to help you identify places around you simply by pointing your phone. Open the camera and explore cities, mountains, landmarks and points of interest in the direction you are looking. With an active Whooisthis Premium subscription you can: β’ Discover places around you using augmented reality β’ Identify cities, mountains and landmarks in the direction of your camera β’ See distances and geographical information β’ Adjust the exploration radius to discover nearby or distant places β’ Navigate toward selected destinations β’ Search for a place and discover its direction from your current position β’ Save and revisit places you discover Whooisthis turns your iPhone into a new way to understand where you are and what lies around you. Point. Discover. Explore. All features listed above require an active Whooisthis Premium subscription. Monthly and annual subscription options are available as in-app purchases. Location and compass accuracy may vary depending on environmental conditions, device sensors and GPS availability. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://whooisthis.com/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Whooisthis at none against CompassTip's shown. Whooisthis also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CompassTip sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Whooisthis sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | CompassTip | Whooisthis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | β |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 248 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tanadium Pte. Ltd. | Mario Mignacca |
In-app purchases
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
Whooisthis
- Whooisthis Premium Mensile7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Whooisthis Premium Annuale7 Days trial$22.991 Year
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