Compass vs Altimeter Just Altitude
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass
Provides a digital compass using your device's magnetic sensor or a sun-based calculation. Ideal for outdoor adventures like hiking and camping, offering reliable direction finding even without magnetic interference.
- Magnetic compass functionality
- Sun compass for direction finding
- Works without magnetic interference
- Suitable for hiking and camping
- Utilizes device sensors
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This application adds the a compass to your device. It either uses the built in magnetic compass (if available) or provides a sun compass (You just have to see the sun and know the time to determine the north direction). Use it for all your outdoor activities whether it's hiking, biking or for a boy scout camp. The sun compass is not affected by magnetic anomalies.
Altimeter Just Altitude
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This user-friendly altimeter app provides accurate altitude measurements using Location based, GPS and barometric data. It offers location-based altitudes, along with additional details such as address, course, coordinates in various formats (including MGRS), and more. The app also features a comprehensive weather display and provides access to nine different types of maps, enhancing your overall outdoor experience. Its simplicity, precision, and the variety of information make it a valuable tool for navigation and outdoor hiking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Altimeter Just Altitude at Free against Compass's $0.99. Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, device support 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
Altimeter Just Altitude is free to download; Compass costs $0.99 up front. Altimeter Just Altitude sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.
Compass ships an update every 6 months, Altimeter Just Altitude every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass | Altimeter Just Altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #159 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Piet Jonas | Tigran Mkhitaryan |
Bugs and requests
Compass
Reported bugs
6 issues- Compass needle doesn't move
- Inaccurate direction readings
- App doesn't work on iPhone/iPod Touch
- App is slow
- App uses location services and Google Maps, subject to distortions
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- App doesn't work on overcast days or at night
Requested features
2 requests- Add text to main display indicating "Point iPhone at the sun"
- Remove unnecessary website buttons
Altimeter Just Altitude
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Compass
No in-app purchases
Altimeter Just Altitude
- Remove Ads$3.99
Questions
Is Compass free?
Is Altimeter Just Altitude free?
Do Compass or Altimeter Just Altitude have ads?
Which is updated more often, Compass or Altimeter Just Altitude?
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