# Compass Camera vs PhotoGlyph

The clearest difference is rating: PhotoGlyph at 3.0 against Compass Camera's 2.5. PhotoGlyph also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 49 months). Compass Camera's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (13 vs 17.6). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Compass Camera costs $2.99 and PhotoGlyph $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PhotoGlyph holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

Compass Camera ships an update every 49 months, PhotoGlyph every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass Camera | PhotoGlyph |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-camera/id1587276403/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoglyph/id6739639238/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 49 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #197 | **#194** |
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heng Jia Liang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532000635) | [Stephen Denham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686982157) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-camera/id1587276403)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Record videos or take photos with embedded directional and environmental data. Features include compass, time, date, level, and pitch angle indicators. Save original photos and access media easily from your library.

**Highlights:** Embed compass, time, date, level, pitch angle, Capture photos with embedded info, Capture videos with embedded info, Show/Hide info overlays, Pinch to zoom, Save original photo option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PhotoGlyph

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoglyph/id6739639238)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Enhance rock art images by overlaying metadata like location, direction, and date. Choose between 'Pictograph' or 'Petroglyph' modes to best highlight features. Save your annotated creations to your photo library.

**Highlights:** Superimpose location, direction, and date, Pictograph and Petroglyph enhancement modes, Zoom in and out functionality, Undo changes feature, Save to Photo Library

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass Camera free?

Compass Camera costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PhotoGlyph free?

PhotoGlyph costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Compass Camera or PhotoGlyph?

PhotoGlyph is rated higher. Compass Camera averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PhotoGlyph averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Compass Camera or PhotoGlyph have ads?

Neither Compass Camera nor PhotoGlyph shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compass Camera or PhotoGlyph?

Compass Camera ships an update every 49 months, and PhotoGlyph every 2 weeks. Most recently, Compass Camera was updated on September 12, 2026 and PhotoGlyph on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Compass Camera or PhotoGlyph?

Compass Camera currently peaks at #197 in the App Store charts, and PhotoGlyph at #194. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*