MagVar vs whatAgeohash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MagVar
This navigation tool calculates magnetic variation, the difference between true and magnetic north, essential for plotting courses on maps. It's designed for pilots, sailors, cartographers, and anyone using maps and a compass.
- Magnetic variation calculation
- True vs. magnetic north difference
- Map overlay display
- Accurate for 2025-2029
- Declination and inclination calculation
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MagVar is targeted towards anyone interested in navigation. This includes, pilots of aircraft, captains of sea going vessels, cartographers, engineers and surveyors. Anyone who uses maps and a compass will find the declination calculation (also referred to magnetic variation) very useful. (Declination is the difference between true and magnetic north and used when plotting a course on a map.) MagVar calculates the magnetic flux density for any location on the Earth and then uses this data to calculate magnetic variation. The model is accurate for dates ranging from January 1, 2025 up through December 31, 2029. Using the model, the app calculates declination and inclination. As the user pans the map, the magnetic variation is calculated and graphically shown as a map overlay.
whatAgeohash
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What'Geohash is a simple, privacy-focused app for exploring and understanding geohash coordinates anywhere in the world — with or without internet. Tap anywhere on the map to instantly see the geohash code, latitude, longitude, and precision level. Adjust the geohash precision from 1 to 12 characters and visualize the geohash grid overlay on the map. Features: - Fully offline mode with built-in Natural Earth maps - Multiple map providers: Apple Maps, OpenStreetMap, and Offline - Search by place name, coordinates, or geohash code - Adjustable geohash precision with visual grid overlay - Save favourite locations for quick access - Dark mode support - No tracking, no ads, no account required Whether you're a developer working with geospatial data, a geocacher, or just curious about how geohashes work, What'Geohash makes it easy to explore.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: whatAgeohash at Free against MagVar's $0.99. MagVar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#160 vs unranked). On 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
whatAgeohash is free to download; MagVar costs $0.99 up front. whatAgeohash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MagVar asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MagVar | whatAgeohash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #160 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert Walker | Marcio Silva |
In-app purchases
MagVar
No in-app purchases
whatAgeohash
- Buy Me a Coffee$0.99









