Compass° vs Box Fan Noise Machine
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.
Box Fan Noise Machine
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Fall asleep faster with the authentic sound of a box fan. Box Fan Noise creates the perfect sleep environment with realistic brown noise that mimics the soothing hum of a real box fan. The gentle, consistent sound masks disruptive noises and helps your mind relax. FEATURES - Realistic box fan sound with subtle mechanical clicks - Three volume levels: Low, Medium, and High - Sleep timer with multiple options (15m, 30m, 1h, 90m) - Works in the background while your screen is off - No internet connection required - Simple, distraction-free dark interface PERFECT FOR - Falling asleep faster - Staying asleep through the night - Blocking out noisy neighbors or street sounds - Helping babies and children sleep - Focusing while working or studying - Relaxation and stress relief The familiar sound of a box fan has helped people sleep for generations. Now you can take that comfort anywhere. Download Box Fan Noise and sleep better tonight. Support: admin@emberforgeapps.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compass° at none against Box Fan Noise Machine's 3. Compass° also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). Box Fan Noise Machine's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 18 months). On price 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. Box Fan Noise Machine sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Compass° asks for nothing beyond the download.
Compass° ships an update every 18 months, Box Fan Noise Machine every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass° | Box Fan Noise Machine |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim O's Studios, LLC | Ember Forge Apps Inc. |
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
Box Fan Noise Machine
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Compass°
No in-app purchases
Box Fan Noise Machine
- weekly_5_free_3$4.997 Days
- lifetime_20$19.99
- lifetime_20a$19.99
Questions
Is Compass° free?
Is Box Fan Noise Machine free?
Do Compass° or Box Fan Noise Machine have ads?
Which is updated more often, Compass° or Box Fan Noise Machine?
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