# Survey Help vs Marker Compass

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Marker Compass at 100% against Survey Help's 50%. Marker Compass also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 14 months). Survey Help's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Survey Help sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Marker Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Marker Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Survey Help's written reviews are positive against 100% of Marker Compass's.

Survey Help ships an update every 14 months, Marker Compass every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Survey Help | Marker Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survey-help/id1523184336/reviews) | **[4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marker-compass-landmarks/id6741198030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Bourne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031086386) | [arakawa yuichiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/421879127) |

## What reviewers say

### Survey Help

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survey-help/id1523184336)

This app helps you find specific locations by calculating your distance to up to four pre-set points. It continuously updates your proximity as you move, making it useful for locating geotagged spots. You can save and retrieve sets of locations for later use.

**Highlights:** Input up to four GPS locations, Real-time distance updates, Locate geotagged spots, Save and retrieve location sets, Input from current location

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Load External Location Sets | $0.99 | one-time |


### Marker Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marker-compass-landmarks/id6741198030)

This app displays important directional markers directly on a compass interface, including real-time moon phases and the Qibla. Users can easily add their own custom markers, with a premium option to expand the number of saved locations.

**Highlights:** Display Moon phases and direction, Show Qibla direction, Register custom markers, Intuitive compass interface, Premium mode for more markers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Preminu Mode | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Survey Help free?

Survey Help is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Marker Compass free?

Marker Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Survey Help or Marker Compass?

Marker Compass is rated higher. Survey Help averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Marker Compass averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do Survey Help or Marker Compass have ads?

Marker Compass shows ads; Survey Help does not.

### Which is updated more often, Survey Help or Marker Compass?

Survey Help ships an update every 14 months, and Marker Compass every 4 weeks. Most recently, Survey Help was updated on October 24, 2026 and Marker Compass on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*