Compass Free vs Simon Plug&Drive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass Free
This app functions as a sundial to determine cardinal directions using sunlight. Align the shadow of your finger with the app's shading to find north, south, east, and west.
- Measures cardinal points
- Uses sunlight
- Aligns finger shadow
- Indicates directions
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Compass is a measuring instrument which indicates true direction under the sunlight. Put your finger in the middle of the compass and line it's shadow up with the app's shading.
Simon Plug&Drive
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Take control of your electric vehicle charging point with Simon Plug&Drive. Easily manage your Simon charger and optimise energy consumption. Simon Plug&Drive will always be there on your smartphone when you need it so that your vehicle is always ready. Connect and configure your charger: - Identify, activate and control your charging point using Bluetooth. - Save money by scheduling the hours with the most economical electricity rates in your calendar. - Modulates and defines the contracted power. - Charge your vehicle using the solar energy generated by your photovoltaic panels. - Locks the device so that only you can use it. Download the App and start enjoying the Simon Plug&Drive experience. For any questions: sat@simon.es
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Simon Plug&Drive at none against Compass Free's shown. Simon Plug&Drive also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 22 months). Compass Free's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Compass Free ships an update every 22 months, Simon Plug&Drive every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass Free | Simon Plug&Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (50 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 50 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masayuki Akamatsu | Simon |
Bugs and requests
Compass Free
Reported bugs
2 issues- Causes device freezes or crashes
- Inaccurate compass readings
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for southern hemisphere
- Integrate with GPS for more accurate direction
- Provide night mode or moonlight option
- Improve instructions and user guidance
Simon Plug&Drive
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Compass Free
No in-app purchases
Simon Plug&Drive
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Compass Free free?
Is Simon Plug&Drive free?
Do Compass Free or Simon Plug&Drive have ads?
Which is updated more often, Compass Free or Simon Plug&Drive?
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