# IKabe vs TransParent Compass

The clearest difference is rating: TransParent Compass at 4.3 against IKabe's 2.2. TransParent Compass also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (63% vs 50%). IKabe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TransParent Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IKabe asks for nothing beyond the download.

TransParent Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IKabe has 349 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of IKabe's written reviews are positive against 63% of TransParent Compass's.

IKabe ships an update every 7 months, TransParent Compass every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IKabe | TransParent Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (349 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikabe/id303864634/reviews) | **[4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transparent-compass/id555590884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **349** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **62.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mahmut keygubatli](https://appshunter.io/developer/303864637) | [ASS Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/401156477) |

## What reviewers say

### IKabe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikabe/id303864634)

Find the direction to the Kaaba in Mecca with a green arrow. It also displays the sun's direction and visibility, along with the distance to the Kaaba in kilometers. The tool uses GPS or WLAN to calculate these directions and positions.

**Highlights:** Kaaba direction finder, Sun compass, Sun visibility indicator, Distance to Kaaba, GPS and WLAN coordinate retrieval, Magnetic north indicator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TransParent Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transparent-compass/id555590884)

This utility app offers a unique transparent compass view, allowing you to see your surroundings while using its features. It aims to integrate seamlessly into daily life, offering functionalities like temperature checking and lap timing.

**Highlights:** Transparent compass view, See ground through the app, Check temperature via cloud flow, Measure friend's lap time, Take photos with lap time overlay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IKabe free?

IKabe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TransParent Compass free?

TransParent Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IKabe or TransParent Compass?

TransParent Compass is rated higher. IKabe averages 2.2 out of 5 from 349 ratings, while TransParent Compass averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.

### Do IKabe or TransParent Compass have ads?

TransParent Compass shows ads; IKabe does not.

### Which is updated more often, IKabe or TransParent Compass?

IKabe ships an update every 7 months, and TransParent Compass every 3 months. Most recently, IKabe was updated on October 9, 2026 and TransParent Compass on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*