# MapCompass vs Direction Compass Camera

The clearest difference is rating: MapCompass at 4.7 against Direction Compass Camera's 3.5. MapCompass also leads on ratings volume (20 vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Direction Compass Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

MapCompass holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MapCompass has 20 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapCompass | Direction Compass Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapcompass-compass-with-maps/id1643915278/reviews)** | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direction-compass-camera/id6473462900/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bhavik Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/668085657) | [Tigran Mkhitaryan](https://appshunter.io/developer/602761285) |

## What reviewers say

### MapCompass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapcompass-compass-with-maps/id1643915278)

Navigate with a digital compass that displays directions on a map, utilizing GPS for real-time location and orientation. Find your way offline or online, with features like Qibla direction, altitude, and speed.

**Highlights:** Compass on map with GPS, Qibla direction finder, Real-time altitude and speed, Magnetic and true north, Offline and online modes, Sensor status display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MapCompass Premium Version | $4.99 | one-time |


### Direction Compass Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direction-compass-camera/id6473462900)

Overlay compass directions, location coordinates, and timestamps onto your photos. Visualize your surroundings with a compass aligned with satellite imagery or maps. Get precise GPS data in multiple formats for accurate navigation.

**Highlights:** Add compass direction to photos, Overlay GPS coordinates, Include date and time stamps, Align compass with satellite/map views, Multiple GPS coordinate formats, Capture screenshots with data

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapCompass free?

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

### Is Direction Compass Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MapCompass or Direction Compass Camera?

MapCompass is rated higher. MapCompass averages 4.7 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Direction Compass Camera averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do MapCompass or Direction Compass Camera have ads?

MapCompass shows ads; Direction Compass Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, MapCompass or Direction Compass Camera?

MapCompass ships an update every 5 months, and Direction Compass Camera every 5 months. Most recently, MapCompass was updated on September 11, 2026 and Direction Compass Camera on September 9, 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.*