Compass° vs SpeciesSolutions
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.
SpeciesSolutions
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SpeciesSolutions is a new resource from WoodSolutions that enable you to look up and compare the physical properties of timber species, you can also search species by the applications they are commonly used for in Australia. SpeciesSolutions also allows you to search for companies that supply either the timber species or the application in question, e.g., windows. One of the major causes of reduced service life of timber products is the use of an inappropriate species. By suggesting a range of appropriate species, SpeciesSolutions not only encourages the use of a suitable timber species but provides options of which the user may not be aware. This can have benefits including increased availability, shorter lead times and cost savings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SpeciesSolutions at none against Compass°'s shown. SpeciesSolutions also leads on update cadence (every 8 months vs every 18 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Compass° ships an update every 18 months, SpeciesSolutions every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass° | SpeciesSolutions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (59K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 59K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim O's Studios, LLC | Forest & Wood Products Australia Limited |
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
SpeciesSolutions
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Compass°
No in-app purchases
SpeciesSolutions
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Compass° free?
Is SpeciesSolutions free?
Do Compass° or SpeciesSolutions have ads?
Which is updated more often, Compass° or SpeciesSolutions?
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