指南针 vs Direction
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
指南针
This app provides professional compass functionality, displaying real-time directional data, GPS coordinates, altitude, and atmospheric pressure. It includes tools like a coordinate camera and GPS speed measurement for outdoor enthusiasts.
- Real-time direction finding
- GPS coordinates and altitude display
- Atmospheric pressure and wind direction
- GPS speed measurement
- Coordinate camera
- Map mode
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一款专业的指南针工具,帮您辨别方向及查看经纬度、海拔,显示经纬度、海拔、气压、风向、GPS测速、环境变化等实时数据,支持经纬相机、地图模式、GPS测速等工具使用,满足专业人士的户外需求 订阅版功能 1. 直观查阅经纬度、海拔,气压、暴风雨预警、日出日落等实时数据无限次 2. 掌控累计爬升、累计下降、平均配速等关键数据无限次 3. 经纬相机不限次 4. 暴风雨预警 * 订阅依照选择的订阅计划的价格,包括每年自动续订98元(享试用3天) * 该定价和“Apple's App Store Matrix”在其他货币所确定的价格区间相同。 * 如果您没有在免费试用到期前至少 24 小时关闭自动续费,您的免费试用将会自动更新为付费使用。 * 请注意:您如果在免费试用期(如有提供)内购买高级订阅,免费试用期任何未使用的部分均将被视作放弃。 * 您随时可以通过 iTunes 账户设置关闭自动更新以取消免费试用或订阅。此操作必须在免费试用期或订阅期结束前 24 小时完成,以免产生费用。取消将在当前订阅期最后一天之后的日期生效,您将被降级到免费服务。 * 帐户将在当前期间结束前24小时内收取续订费用,并确定续订费用 【温馨提示】指南针配速会持续使用GPS定位服务,切换到后台仍会继续,相比其他操作会消耗更多的电量,并影响到电池续航时间。 隐私政策: http://privacy.xinzhi.space/compass/compassPrivacy.html 使用条款: http://privacy.xinzhi.space/compass/UserAgreement.html -------------------------------------------------- ------------------ 遇到任何问题,请通过以下方式联系我们,让我们解决! 官方邮箱:844526412@qq.com
Direction
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Direction brings a compass, traditional Chinese luopan, and location readings together in one clear interface. COMPASS See your heading and bearing in real time on an easy-to-read dial. Check pitch and roll with a built-in level indicator, and get calibration guidance when significant magnetic interference is detected. TRADITIONAL LUOPAN Explore Bagua, the 24 Mountains, and traditional orientation markings. Choose San He or San Yuan layouts, along with Classic Mahogany, Bronze Gold, and Minimalist Pro styles. Traditional luopan symbols and specialist terms retain Chinese characters. ALTITUDE & LOCATION View your altitude, latitude, longitude, location accuracy, and speed. Switch between speed units and copy your coordinates and altitude with a tap. THREE LANGUAGES Use Direction in English, Simplified Chinese, or Traditional Chinese. Change your language in Settings. Whether you are checking a heading, viewing your altitude outdoors, or exploring a traditional luopan, Direction keeps the information easy to read.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Direction at none against 指南针's 2. 指南针's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. 指南针 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $15.49 per year. Direction asks for nothing beyond the download.
指南针 ships an update weekly, Direction every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 指南针 | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chongqing Xinzhi Space Technology Co., Ltd. | 汉光 杨 |
In-app purchases
指南针
- 指南针定位专业版试用3 Days trial$15.491 Year
- 指南针定位专业版$27.99
Direction
No in-app purchases








