AR Compass 3D vs iStore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AR Compass 3D
This navigation app uses augmented reality to display a compass directly in your real-world environment. You can mark directions, addresses, and altitudes, and even record your experiences with screenshots. It's designed for those who find traditional compasses difficult to use.
- Augmented reality compass display
- Mark directions, addresses, and altitudes
- Record and screenshot within the app
- Utilizes device compass feature
- Requires location services and compass calibration
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Utilizing AR technology, the compass now displays instantly in the real environment, eliminating the need to look at complex 2D compasses. Moreover, with AR technology, you can mark directions, addresses, and altitudes in the real environment. It also allows you to record and screenshot within the app, capturing every wonderful moment. From a programmer who can't tell north from south (^▽^) This app utilizes the compass feature. Users need to enable location services in Settings -> Privacy -> Location Services and activate compass calibration in the system services.
iStore
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iStore is a fast, thoughtfully designed tool for exploring App Store regions around the world. Open regional App Store pages in one tap, discover apps listed in other countries, and check where an app is available and how much it costs — from widgets, Shortcuts, and more. Note: Opening a regional App Store page does not change your Apple Account country or region, and does not affect your payment settings. ### Why iStore - Quick access to 175 country and region storefronts through public App Store links - Built for speed: Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen, Control Center, Siri, Shortcuts, and Spotlight - More than a link list: favorites, pinning, quick regions, region history, and organization tools ### Browse Regions - 175 regions organized by continent, popular picks, and recently opened - Three layouts: list, grid, and cards - Search by country name (Chinese or English), region code, or Alpha-3 code - Map picker: tap a country on the world map - Current storefront detection so you always know where you are browsing - Helpful return banner when you come back to iStore after visiting the App Store ### Favorites & Organization - Save favorites and pin the regions you use most - List, grid, or full-screen swipe cards - Group by continent, custom sort, drag to reorder - Batch select to open, pin, or manage multiple regions at once ### Check Availability & Price - Paste an App Store link or ID to see where an app is listed and its local price - Query quick regions, favorites, or all 175 regions, with results appearing region by region - Open the App Store page for any region where the app is available - Ask Siri, or use the Share extension from Safari and the App Store ### Widgets & Controls - Home Screen widgets for quick regions, custom regions, and recent regions - Lock Screen widgets: circular, rectangular, and inline - Control Center control to open your last region on iOS 18 - Interactive widget buttons to open a region from the Home Screen on iOS 17 ### Siri, Shortcuts & Spotlight - Open your last region, open a favorite, or check availability by voice - Build automations in Shortcuts with deep links - Search a country in Spotlight to open it instantly in iStore ### More - iCloud sync for favorites, history, and preferences across devices - iPad split view, full Dynamic Type, and VoiceOver support - Light and dark themes, three display languages, flexible region naming iStore is an independent tool and is not affiliated with Apple Inc. App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AR Compass 3D at Free against iStore's $0.99. iStore's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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
AR Compass 3D is free to download; iStore costs $0.99 up front. AR Compass 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iStore asks for nothing beyond the download.
AR Compass 3D ships an update every 2 months, iStore every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AR Compass 3D | iStore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (39 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hangzhou OrangeJuice Technology Co., Ltd. | 天从 何 |
In-app purchases
AR Compass 3D
- VIP$1.99
iStore
No in-app purchases






