Compass Free vs CardKeep
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.
CardKeep
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Keep a handy copy of the cards you carry. CardKeep keeps your membership, loyalty, insurance, library, and other everyday card images together on your iPhone or iPad. When you need a card number or the details on the back, you can find the card without digging through your wallet. Add cards your way Scan a card with your camera or choose images from your photo library. Save the front, add an optional back, and swap the sides before saving. Find the right card Give each card a title and search your collection by name. Add notes and record expiration dates to keep useful details with each card. Share the side you need Export just the front, just the back, or both sides as images. Send a copy or save it to Files using the share menu. From your gym membership to your library card, CardKeep gives your card copies a place of their own.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Compass Free at Free against CardKeep's $2.99. Compass Free also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). CardKeep's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Compass Free is free to download; CardKeep costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Compass Free ships an update every 22 months, CardKeep every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass Free | CardKeep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 2.1 (50 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 50 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months — better | Every 28 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masayuki Akamatsu | Jonathan Judelson |
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
CardKeep
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Compass Free
No in-app purchases
CardKeep
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Compass Free free?
Is CardKeep free?
Do Compass Free or CardKeep have ads?
Which is updated more often, Compass Free or CardKeep?
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