Comparison

Compass° vs Tape Measure™

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

Head to head
About

Compass°

This application provides a large, easy-to-read compass display to show your direction and heading. It utilizes your device's internal hardware for accurate estimations.

Highlights
  • Large display
  • Easy to read
  • Shows direction
  • Shows heading
  • Uses device hardware
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This app is a super simple compass that is very easy to read with a huge display showing you the direction and heading. This software is provided as is and uses the device's internal hardware to estimate direction. By continuing to use this app you agree to our Terms of Service.

About

Tape Measure™

Transform your device into a versatile digital toolkit for precise measurements. Create 2D and 3D floor plans, scan rooms, and measure distances with advanced AI and computer vision. Ideal for DIY projects, home renovations, and professional use.

Highlights
  • Tape Measure
  • Ruler
  • Height Tool
  • 2D Floor Plans
  • 3D Floor Plans
  • 3D Scanner
  • Area Tool
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Join 10M+ people using our tools to get the job done. Tools and Features: • Tape Measure • Ruler • Height Tool • Bubble Level • 2D Floor Plans • 3D Floor Plans • 3D Scanner • Area Tool • TV Sizer • Surface Level • Flashlight • Screenshots • Snap & Chain measurements • Imperial and Metric • Much more Measure anything with precision & accuracy. Advanced AI and computer vision transform your iPhone into a digital toolset that's always on hand. - New - Tape Measure is available on Apple Vision Pro! Note: - The Level Tool & Flashlight are currently not available on iPad devices. - The 3D Floor Plan tool requires a Lidar enabled iPhone or iPad. Get the job done with Tape Measure Pro: Subscribing to Tape Measure Pro gives you access to all Tools & Features within the app plus an ad free experience while you are an active subscriber: • You can subscribe to a weekly, monthly or yearly plan that comes with a free 3 day trial. • The payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via iTunes Account Settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases our subscriptions. Terms: tapemeasure.app/terms Privacy: tapemeasure.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Compass°2 screens
Tape Measure™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compass° at 82% against Tape Measure™'s 38%. Compass° also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Tape Measure™'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 18 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tape Measure™ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Compass° asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Compass° holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59K and 89K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Compass°'s written reviews are positive against 38% of Tape Measure™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass° ships an update every 18 months, Tape Measure™ weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Compass° versus Tape Measure™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass°Tape Measure™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (59K ratings) — better4.4 (89K ratings)
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews — better37.9% of reviews
Number of ratings59K89K — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#61 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim O's Studios, LLCLevel Labs, LLC

Customer experience

Compass°

All ratings59,171 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews447 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative16.1%

Tape Measure™

All ratings88,708 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews663 reviews
Positive37.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative57.8%

User reviews

Compass°

From 59K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate and reliable
  • 💡 Convenient for various use cases
  • 🔍 Provides clear direction information

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with accuracy or calibration
  • 🔋 Dependent on device signal/battery
  • 💰 Ads can be intrusive

Tape Measure™

From 89K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate measurements
  • 🔍 Useful measuring tools
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate measurements
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
  • 🤔 Confusing UI and navigation
  • 🙅‍♀️ Difficult to cancel subscription

Bugs and requests

Compass°

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compass stuck on certain directions
  • App crashes or fails to load

Requested features

3 requests
  • Paid ad-free version
  • Additional features like GPS integration
  • Improved accuracy and reliability

Tape Measure™

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Measurements randomly shift or disappear
  • App crashes or freezes frequently
  • Flashlight feature not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow customization of measurement units
  • Improve accuracy of measurements
  • Provide more free tools without subscription
  • Make subscription pricing more reasonable

In-app purchases

None

Compass°

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Tape Measure™

Subscriptions3
  • Tape Measure Pro3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Tape Measure Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Tape Measure Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads Forever$2.99
  • Tape Measure Pro$49.99

Questions

Is Compass° free?
Compass° is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tape Measure™ free?
Tape Measure™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Compass° or Tape Measure™?
Compass° is rated higher. Compass° averages 4.8 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Tape Measure™ averages 4.4 from 89K ratings.
Do Compass° or Tape Measure™ have ads?
Compass° shows ads; Tape Measure™ does not.
Which is updated more often, Compass° or Tape Measure™?
Compass° ships an update every 18 months, and Tape Measure™ weekly. Most recently, Compass° was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tape Measure™ on September 24, 2026.

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