Compass° vs Swift Units
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.
Swift Units
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The Modern, Ad-Free Converter. Fast, Private & Precise. Forget clunky converter apps filled with ads. Swift Units is the distraction-free utility designed for clarity and speed. Whether you are baking in the kitchen, traveling abroad, or working on a physics project, get instant answers without the clutter. Updated for iOS 26, Swift Units features a stunning Liquid Glass interface that feels native to your device and delivers results instantly. WHY SWIFT UNITS? • Zero Distractions: No ads, no tracking, no in-app purchases. Just a powerful tool that respects your privacy. • Universal Purchase: Buy once, use everywhere. Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • Smart & Fast: Instant conversions as you type with a simple, intuitive layout. YOUR ALL-IN-ONE TOOLBOX: Travel & Currency Exchange rates sourced daily from the European Central Bank. Convert EUR, USD, GBP, JPY, and 25+ more with confidence. Kitchen & Cooking Baking a recipe from overseas? effortlessly convert Volume (Litres, Cups, UK/US Gallons) and Temperature (°C, °F) in seconds. Science & Engineering From the micro to the massive. • Length: Metric, Imperial, and Astronomical units. • Mass: Grams, Pounds, Tonnes... up to Earth Mass. • Speed: mph, km/h, Knots, and even the Speed of Light. TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS: • Modern Design: Built for the latest Apple devices with Dark Mode support and Liquid Glass aesthetics. • Privacy First: 100% private. Your data stays on your device. Precision. Speed. Simplicity. Equip your phone with the only converter you’ll need for 2026. Download Swift Units today and convert smarter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Compass° at Free against Swift Units's $0.99. Swift Units's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months). On 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
Compass° is free to download; Swift Units costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Compass° ships an update every 18 months, Swift Units every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass° | Swift Units |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (59K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 59K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim O's Studios, LLC | PAUL ANTHONY HADFIELD |
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
Swift Units
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Compass°
No in-app purchases
Swift Units
No in-app purchases
