Compass° vs w_b_temp
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.
w_b_temp
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Wet bulb temperature definition: the temperature read by a thermometer covered in cloth which has been soaked in water at ambient temperature. A reading of 35°C (95°F) is considered the theoretical human survivability limit for up to six hours of exposure. Calculate the wet bulb temperature effortlessly with our app by inputting temperature and humidity data manually or automatically retrieving local data through a free weather API service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: w_b_temp at none against Compass°'s shown. w_b_temp also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 18 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Compass° ships an update every 18 months, w_b_temp every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass° | w_b_temp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (59K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 59K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 5 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 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim O's Studios, LLC | Gionata Brunel |
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
w_b_temp
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Compass°
No in-app purchases
w_b_temp
No in-app purchases
