Comparison

Compass Free vs SPACE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Measures cardinal points
  • Uses sunlight
  • Aligns finger shadow
  • Indicates directions
Features
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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.

About

SPACE

Manage and monitor your smart safe remotely from anywhere in the world. Track activity, view live camera feeds, control user access, and receive alerts for environmental changes or attempted intrusions.

Highlights
  • Remote activity tracking
  • Live camera streaming
  • Customizable user profiles
  • Temporary access sharing
  • Remote lockdown mode
  • Climate sensor monitoring
  • Two-way talk functionality
Features
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At SPACE we design and create unique products that protect and make your space secure. Set up your device and when successfully paired to your mobile, manage and stay protected to your space from anywhere in the world. Upgrade your lifestyle and revolutionize the way you protect your valuables. The Space Safe - futuristic smart safe with a touch lcd display. When connected to the app you can; - Track all ACTIVITY pertained to your device, if it's accessed successfully or unsuccessfully, and by whom. Detailed information can be viewed whenever for ultimate peace of mind. - View inside and outside CAMERA streaming remotely and never wonder who attempts to access your safe and what they touch; instead watch it live. - Be in total control of who has access to your safe with custom user PROFILES. Each user can be limited as you see fit and their activity can be monitored. - Share ACCESS among friends or family. One-time PIN codes allow guests or temporary residents to open your safe if you are not around. - Remotely enable or disable LOCKDOWN mode. When activated, the device's LCD display becomes inaccessible and the app allows you to sound the alarm if there's an intruder. If things get really bad, notify 911 from The Space App. - Built-in CLIMATE sensors detect extreme temperatures and humidity levels which are viewable on The Space App. Notifications can be enabled if the levels change past your desired user settings, keeping your valuables in the most optimal condition. - The device's exterior LIGHTS can be customized to your liking; whether you want to lower the brightness, turn it off, or just change the color, you decide, and make it yours. - Get notifications when there's any activity. With the TWO-WAY TALK, you can instantly listen to what's happening and talk to anyone who is there. - Customize all of your individual settings and NOTIFICATIONS within the app. All features require a working internet connection via WiFi to connect the device to the app.

Screenshots

Compass Free2 screens
SPACE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SPACE at 100% against Compass Free's 34%. SPACE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.1) and ads (none vs shown). Compass Free's advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SPACE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass Free has 50 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Compass Free's written reviews are positive against 100% of SPACE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass Free ships an update every 22 months, SPACE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Compass Free versus SPACE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass FreeSPACE
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (50 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings50 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasayuki AkamatsuOh Baby LLC

Customer experience

Compass Free

All ratings50 ratings
Positive24.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews607 reviews
Positive34.4%
Neutral7.9%
Negative57.7%

SPACE

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

SPACE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Compass Free

No in-app purchases

None

SPACE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass Free free?
Compass Free is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SPACE free?
SPACE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Compass Free or SPACE?
SPACE is rated higher. Compass Free averages 2.1 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while SPACE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Compass Free or SPACE have ads?
Compass Free shows ads; SPACE does not.
Which is updated more often, Compass Free or SPACE?
Compass Free ships an update every 22 months, and SPACE every 3 weeks. Most recently, Compass Free was updated on September 12, 2026 and SPACE on June 1, 2026.

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