PIP Compass LT vs Retro Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PIP Compass LT
Navigate your surroundings with a themed compass, angle finder, and flashlight. This utility app helps you find your way, especially in challenging environments. An optional map feature is also included.
- Themed compass
- Angle finder
- Flashlight
- Map functionality
- Fallout aesthetic
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PIP LT [Peripherals In Phone Light] will help you traverse the wastelands using the built in compass. But wait, there's more! If you act now, you'll also get an angle finder, flashlight, and a map to boot! So with this app on your device, grab your favorite cola and head for the high ground to avoid the fallout! To remove the ads, upgrade to better performing Apple Maps, and get Landscape & Cosplay modes, please consider switching to "Pip-Toy" which is version 2 of the PIP Compassapp.
Retro Reader
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Retro Reader is a guide reader built for classic gaming. Import your favorite text walkthroughs — GameFAQs-style ASCII guides for SNES, NES, Genesis, Game Boy, and beyond — and read them with pixel-perfect monospace rendering that preserves every piece of ASCII art exactly as intended. Read Your Way Customize font size, choose between fixed, panning, or hidden line number gutters, and enjoy smooth 60 FPS scrolling even through guides with 100,000+ lines. Jump to any line instantly or search across the entire guide with fuzzy matching. Stay Organized Double-tap any line to create bookmarks or pins. Add names and notes to mark boss strategies, puzzle solutions, or hidden item locations. Your reading position is saved automatically — pick up right where you left off. Build Your Collection Import .txt guides and organize them by game, platform, and author. Export your entire library as a backup and import it on another device with all bookmarks and pins intact. Offline & Private Everything is stored locally on your device. No accounts, no cloud, no tracking. Just your guides, available anytime — perfect for long gaming sessions away from WiFi. Authentic Retro Aesthetic Neon green text on a black background. Monospace fonts. A terminal-inspired interface that feels right at home next to your SNES.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Retro Reader at none against PIP Compass LT's shown. PIP Compass LT's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). 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.
| Parameter | PIP Compass LT | Retro Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (62 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 62 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sinime | Brett McGinnis |
In-app purchases
PIP Compass LT
No in-app purchases
Retro Reader
No in-app purchases
Questions
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