Compass° vs Bubble Level Tool
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.
Bubble Level Tool
Measure precise angles and levels with your device. Easily switch between portrait, landscape, and surface level modes. Lock and reset angles for accurate measurements.
- Measure current device angle
- Reset angle
- Lock angle
- Portrait mode
- Landscape mode
- Surface level
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Bubble Level Tool - Digital lets you see the current angle of your device, along with reseting and locking the angle too. Tilt the device to measure the precise angle and easily switch between portrait, landscape & surface level. If you have any questions or feedback, I'm all ears. Bubble Level Tool - Digital was created by an individual in his free time, and I’d love to know what you think. I’m available through Twitter @elohohel & Mastodon @elohohel@mastodon.social. Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ A subscription / purchase is required to continue using the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compass° at 82% against Bubble Level Tool's 6%. Compass° also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Bubble Level Tool's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 18 months). On price, 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. Bubble Level Tool sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Compass° asks for nothing beyond the download.
Compass° holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass° has 59K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Compass°'s written reviews are positive against 6% of Bubble Level Tool's.
Compass° ships an update every 18 months, Bubble Level Tool weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass° | Bubble Level Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (59K ratings) — better | 4.4 (2.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews — better | 6.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 59K — better | 2.5K |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim O's Studios, LLC | Rihab Mehboob |
Customer experience
Compass°
Bubble Level Tool
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
Bubble Level Tool
From 2.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐️ Useful app
- 🤠 Handy when needed
- 👍 It simply works
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Unusable without paying
- 📢 Constant upsell pop-ups
- 🕰️ Limited free trial
- 🤯 Frustrating experience
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
Bubble Level Tool
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inaccurate level readings
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
3 requests- Percentage slope display option
- Ability to switch between degree and percent
- Refund/cancellation options
In-app purchases
Compass°
No in-app purchases
Bubble Level Tool
- Bubble 1 Week$3.997 Days
- Bubble 1 Week$4.997 Days
- Bubble 1 Month3 Days trial$5.991 Month
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- Bubble 1 Month$9.991 Month
- Bubble 1 Year3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Bubble 6 Months$29.996 Months
- Bubble 1 Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Bubble Lifetime$17.99
- Bubble Lifetime$69.99
Questions
Is Compass° free?
Is Bubble Level Tool free?
Which has better reviews, Compass° or Bubble Level Tool?
Do Compass° or Bubble Level Tool have ads?
Which is updated more often, Compass° or Bubble Level Tool?
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