Comparison

AboutCompass vs iPoint GPS

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

Head to head
About

AboutCompass

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【Overview】 ・ The direction and distance to the destination are easily displayed. ・ It is also possible to search for the destination by phrase 【I want to deliver to you like this】 ・ If you go to most places for the time being, those who can manage the rest locally ・ Person who does not want to walk on a smartphone but needs to see a map

About

iPoint GPS

This navigation app shows the direction and distance to a chosen point of interest. Simply select your destination, and a large arrow will guide you. It's designed for outdoor use to help you find your way without relying on street directions.

Highlights
  • Find direction and distance to points of interest
  • Large arrow guidance
  • Map orientation display
  • Search for destinations
  • Outdoor navigation focus
  • Compass calibration guidance
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Note: This app is designed to run on iPhone in the outdoors, as it is a navigation app. Do you just want to know the direction and distance to your point of interest, without trying to work it out from street directions? iPoint allows you to search for a point of interest in your vicinity, and see immediately the way you must face to reach your destination. Follow these steps: 1) Touch the Destination button on the top of the screen 2) Enter your point-of-interest 3) Notice the large arrow that appears in the centre of the screen, showing the distance 4) Rotate your phone so that the large arrow points to the top of the screen 5) Touch the Orientation button 6) The map should now rotate to show your orientation to the target Now you should be able to work out which way you need to walk to reach your destination. If your destination is long way, you might need to repeat the above steps a few times. IMPORTANT: You might need to calibrate your device compass before using the app. This is achieved by moving your phone in a figure 8 pattern a few times. Also, this app relies on your device compass to show the direction to the target. These compasses are not very accurate, so you should only rely on this app to give an approximate direction to the target. WARNING: Do not try to use this app whilst driving!

Screenshots

AboutCompass4 screens
iPoint GPS3 screens

Verdict

The call

AboutCompass and iPoint GPS are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
AboutCompass versus iPoint GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAboutCompassiPoint GPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 67 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.1 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHIROKI IKEUCHIBryan Rolandsen

In-app purchases

None

AboutCompass

No in-app purchases

None

iPoint GPS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AboutCompass free?
AboutCompass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPoint GPS free?
iPoint GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AboutCompass or iPoint GPS have ads?
Neither AboutCompass nor iPoint GPS shows ads.

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