Comparison

Mizrach Compass vs Shechuna

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

Head to head
About

Mizrach Compass

This app helps users find the direction of Jewish prayer by locating the Kodesh Hakodashim in Jerusalem. It uses your device's compass and location to point you towards the correct direction, with a visual indicator when you are aligned.

Highlights
  • Locates Kodesh Hakodashim in Jerusalem
  • Uses device compass and GPS
  • Visual indicator for correct direction
  • Guidance for compass accuracy
  • Points towards Mizrach (east)
Features
Currently charting
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The Mizrach compass is designed to help you know in which direction Jewish people pray. Technically, it plots the location of the Kodesh Hakodashim (31° 46' 40.8" N, 35° 14' 7.44" E), which is near the Kotel (Western Wall) in Jerusalem. It then uses your current longitude, latitude plus the built in digital compass to point you in that direction. When you are in the vicinity of the right location, the word "Mizrach," which means east, will light up. You know you are getting close to pointing towards Mizrach when the blue arrow is facing the word Mizrach. Hold iPhone level to the ground. If the iPhone has a hard time figuring out the direction, move away from any magnetic interference and/or wave the iPhone in a figure eight. It is important to note that compass reliability may be affected by usage conditions such as nearby magnetic fields. The accuracy of digital compass headings may be negatively affected by magnetic or other environmental interference, including interference caused by the close proximity of the magnets contained in the iPhone earbuds. The digital compass should only be used for basic navigation assistance and should not be solely relied on to determine precise locations, proximity, distance, or direction.

About

Shechuna

This app serves as a community hub for Crown Heights, connecting residents with local resources. It features rental listings with map-based search, event sharing, and personalized user profiles. The app offers a streamlined experience for finding places to rent, posting events, and discovering community services.

Highlights
  • Rental listings with map view
  • Event posting and discovery
  • Personalized user profiles
  • Map-based local resource navigation
  • User-friendly interface
  • Saved listings and event tracking
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Welcome to Shechuna – THE Crown Heights App! Shechuna is now completely transformed! This major update introduces brand-new features designed to connect the Crown Heights community like never before. Whether you’re looking for a place to rent, sharing an event, or navigating local resources, Shechuna is your go-to app. What’s New in This Massive Update: • Brand New Rental Listings: Explore rentals like never before with an incredibly user-friendly interface. Now you can browse listings on a map for easy location-based searches, apply filters to find exactly what you’re looking for, and enjoy a seamless experience whether you’re a renter or a landlord. • Personalized User Profiles: Create your own profile where you can save rental listings you love and track all the events you’ve uploaded to the app. Everything is organized in one place, making it easier for you to manage your activities. • All-New App Format: We’ve redesigned the entire app for a cleaner, more beautiful experience. Now with five distinct pages: 1. Home Page: Your central hub for all things Crown Heights. 2. Rental Feed: Easily scroll through available rentals in the area. 3. Create Page: Post events, L’chaims, or list your rentals quickly and effortlessly. 4. Map Page: A map-based navigation tool to find everything from Mikvahs and Shuls to women’s programs, community events, and rental locations. 5. Profile Page: Manage your saved listings, uploaded events, and account details. Shechuna is designed to be your comprehensive community guide. Find rentals, post events, and explore local resources – all in one easy-to-use app. Subscription information You can purchase an auto-renewing subscription through In-App Purchase, with two available plans: • Basic Plan: Post one rental listing per month. • Premium Plan: Post one rental listing per month and receive two free boosts each month. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.shechuna.app/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.shechuna.app/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Mizrach Compass3 screens
Shechuna4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shechuna at 100% against Mizrach Compass's 26%. Shechuna also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 2.2). Mizrach Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#75 vs unranked). On ads and device support 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

Shechuna is free to download; Mizrach Compass costs $0.99 up front. Shechuna sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Mizrach Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shechuna holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shechuna has 89 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Mizrach Compass's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shechuna's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mizrach Compass ships an update every 16 months, Shechuna every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Mizrach Compass versus Shechuna: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMizrach CompassShechuna
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.2 (15 ratings)5.0 (89 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1589 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#75 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRustyBrick, Inc.Yehoshua Pinson

Customer experience

Mizrach Compass

All ratings15 ratings
Positive26.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive26.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative68.4%

Shechuna

All ratings86 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mizrach Compass

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Shechuna

Subscriptions2
  • Base plan$12.991 Month
  • Premium plan$32.991 Month
One-time1
  • Rental boost$19.99

Questions

Is Mizrach Compass free?
Mizrach Compass costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shechuna free?
Shechuna is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mizrach Compass or Shechuna?
Shechuna is rated higher. Mizrach Compass averages 2.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Shechuna averages 5.0 from 89 ratings.
Do Mizrach Compass or Shechuna have ads?
Neither Mizrach Compass nor Shechuna shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mizrach Compass or Shechuna?
Mizrach Compass ships an update every 16 months, and Shechuna every 9 days. Most recently, Mizrach Compass was updated on October 26, 2026 and Shechuna on October 19, 2026.

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