Compass Free vs iFansum Tools
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.
iFansum Tools
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iFansum Tools — 5-in-1 Professional Measurement Kit One app. Five essential tools. Level, compass, altimeter, speedometer, and check-in camera. Whether you're hanging pictures, hiking trails, cycling roads, or documenting work sites, iFansum Tools delivers accurate readings instantly. Core Tools: • Level – Real-time angle and surface leveling • Compass – True north, magnetic north, and GPS coordinates • Altimeter – Accurate altitude, barometric pressure, and location • Speedometer – Real-time speed, distance, and heading tracking • Check-in Camera – Custom watermarks (time, date, location) Free vs Premium: • Free: All core tools fully functional • Premium: Advanced data, ad-free, and all future features All data stays on your device. Never collected, uploaded, or shared. Contact: support@ifansum.com Privacy Policy: https://ifansum.com/apps/000000/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://ifansum.com/apps/000000/terms-of-service.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compass Free at none against iFansum Tools's 1. Compass Free also leads on device support (4 vs 2). iFansum Tools's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 22 months). On price 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. iFansum Tools sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Compass Free asks for nothing beyond the download.
Compass Free ships an update every 22 months, iFansum Tools every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass Free | iFansum Tools |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masayuki Akamatsu | Xinyang iFansum Technology Co., Ltd. |
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
iFansum Tools
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Compass Free
No in-app purchases
iFansum Tools
- Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
