Compass° vs Tape Measure™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Compass° ships an update every 18 months, Tape Measure™ weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Compass° | Tape Measure™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (59K ratings) — better | 4.4 (89K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews — better | 37.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 59K | 89K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #61 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim O's Studios, LLC | Level Labs, LLC |
Customer experience
Compass°
Tape Measure™
User reviews
Compass°
From 59K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Compass°
No in-app purchases
Tape Measure™
- Tape Measure Pro3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Tape Measure Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Tape Measure Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Remove Ads Forever$2.99
- Tape Measure Pro$49.99
Questions
Is Compass° free?
Is Tape Measure™ free?
Which has better reviews, Compass° or Tape Measure™?
Do Compass° or Tape Measure™ have ads?
Which is updated more often, Compass° or Tape Measure™?
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