# Theodolite vs Directional Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Directional Camera at none against Theodolite's 8. Directional Camera also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and price ($5.99 vs $8.99). Theodolite's advantage is ratings volume (902 vs 2) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Theodolite costs $8.99 and Directional Camera $5.99 up front. Theodolite sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Directional Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Directional Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Theodolite has 902 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Theodolite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Directional Camera's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Theodolite | Directional Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **$5.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (902 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theodolite/id339393884/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directional-camera/id6756622438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **902** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/286743884) | [ALAN PETERSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436516782) |

## What reviewers say

### Theodolite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theodolite/id339393884)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Navigation, #177 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app combines a compass, inclinometer, rangefinder, GPS, and map with augmented reality features. Capture photos and videos with overlaid geographical data, and navigate using detailed offline maps. Share locations and collaborate with others for various outdoor and professional uses.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality viewfinder, Compass and inclinometer, GPS and map navigation, Data-overlay photo/video camera, Offline map support, Rangefinder and nav calculator, Coordinate system support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Outdoors Map Tiles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Team Tracking | $1.99 | one-time |
| World Datum Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| US Mountain Summits AR Layer | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Outdoors Map Tiles | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Outdoors Map Tiles | $8.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Outdoors Map Tiles | $17.99 | one-time |
| US State Plane Coordinates | $24.99 | one-time |


### Directional Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directional-camera/id6756622438)

Capture precise orientation data, including camera direction and angular measurements, directly within your photos. This app transforms your device into a professional tool for documenting field phenomena, construction sites, or evidence with critical context.

**Highlights:** Precise camera azimuth and pitch visualization, Angular measurement grid for estimating object size, Data-rich photo overlay with timestamp and GPS, Permanent documentation of orientation data, Ideal for field research and investigations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Theodolite free?

Theodolite costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Directional Camera free?

Directional Camera costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Theodolite or Directional Camera?

Directional Camera is rated higher. Theodolite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 902 ratings, while Directional Camera averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Theodolite or Directional Camera have ads?

Neither Theodolite nor Directional Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Theodolite or Directional Camera?

Theodolite ships an update every 4 months, and Directional Camera every 4 months. Most recently, Theodolite was updated on October 19, 2026 and Directional Camera on October 2, 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.*