Comparison

Compass° vs Emuplan Carewoker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Emuplan Carewoker

Features
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Emuplan Careworker is the companion app for support workers and care staff. It puts your roster, shifts, and participant information in one simple place so you can focus on delivering great care. Plan your day View your weekly roster and see every upcoming shift at a glance. Get a notification the moment a new shift is assigned to you, and pick up open shifts when you are available. Start and finish shifts Clock in and out from the app. Shift times are recorded accurately so your timesheet is always up to date. Capture case notes Write case notes quickly while the details are fresh. Use voice dictation to record notes hands free, and attach photos when you need to. Record care observations Log routine care charting such as turning and repositioning and other observations, all from your phone. Know your participants See participant details and shift locations so you arrive prepared for every visit. Works on the go The app keeps working when your connection drops and syncs your notes and timesheets automatically once you are back online. Emuplan Careworker is built for care and disability support teams who need a fast, reliable tool for everyday work in the field.

Screenshots

Compass°2 screens
Emuplan Carewoker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Emuplan Carewoker at none against Compass°'s shown. Emuplan Carewoker also leads on update cadence (every 2 days 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass° ships an update every 18 months, Emuplan Carewoker every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Compass° versus Emuplan Carewoker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass°Emuplan Carewoker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (59K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings59K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim O's Studios, LLCZithera Group Pty Ltd

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

Emuplan Carewoker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Compass°

No in-app purchases

None

Emuplan Carewoker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass° free?
Compass° is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Emuplan Carewoker free?
Emuplan Carewoker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Compass° or Emuplan Carewoker have ads?
Compass° shows ads; Emuplan Carewoker does not.
Which is updated more often, Compass° or Emuplan Carewoker?
Compass° ships an update every 18 months, and Emuplan Carewoker every 2 days. Most recently, Compass° was updated on November 1, 2026 and Emuplan Carewoker on October 8, 2026.

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