# Bubble Level & Compass vs Shade Compass

The clearest difference is price: Bubble Level & Compass at Free against Shade Compass's $0.99. Bubble Level & Compass also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Shade Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Bubble Level & Compass is free to download; Shade Compass costs $0.99 up front. Bubble Level & Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shade Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bubble Level & Compass against 5.0 for Shade Compass. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubble Level & Compass has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Bubble Level & Compass ships an update every 11 months, Shade Compass every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubble Level & Compass | Shade Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-level-and-compass/id1665482229/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shade-compass/id6774860770/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 7 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tevfik Yucek](https://appshunter.io/developer/566982862) | [Ira Seferovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774395008) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubble Level & Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-level-and-compass/id1665482229)

This utility app helps you measure angles, tilt, and slope using your device's sensors. It features a compass, surface level, and camera level for various measurement needs. Large buttons and a flashlight enhance usability in different lighting conditions.

**Highlights:** Angle measurement, Tilt detection, Slope calculation, Accurate compass, Surface level, Camera level, Flashlight functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisements | $3.99 | one-time |


### Shade Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shade-compass/id6774860770)

Visualize the sun's path and your shadow's position throughout the day. Plan outdoor activities, photography, or gardening with augmented reality features and detailed celestial data.

**Highlights:** Live sun and shadow visualization, Augmented reality sun path, Object shadow casting, 24-hour time scrubber, Golden hour and twilight alerts, Moon and planet tracking, Seasonal sun path analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubble Level & Compass free?

Bubble Level & Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shade Compass free?

Shade Compass costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bubble Level & Compass or Shade Compass?

Shade Compass is rated higher. Bubble Level & Compass averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Shade Compass averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bubble Level & Compass or Shade Compass have ads?

Bubble Level & Compass shows ads; Shade Compass does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubble Level & Compass or Shade Compass?

Bubble Level & Compass ships an update every 11 months, and Shade Compass every 10 days. Most recently, Bubble Level & Compass was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shade Compass on October 28, 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.*