Compass° vs PlantNeo
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.
PlantNeo
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PlantNeo is your AI-powered plant companion. Identify any plant, diagnose health problems, and detect pests instantly — just take a photo. PLANT IDENTIFICATION Point your camera at any plant and instantly get the common name, scientific name, family, genus, confidence score, and reference images. Supports thousands of plant species worldwide. PLANT DIAGNOSIS Worried your plant looks unhealthy? Upload a photo and our AI analyzes leaves, stems, and overall condition to detect diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and health issues — with treatment steps and prevention tips included. PEST DETECTION Spot a bug on your plant? PlantNeo identifies insects, pests, and damage symptoms, tells you the severity, and gives you both organic and chemical treatment recommendations. Beneficial insects like bees and ladybugs are identified too. SPECIES DETAILS AND DISTRIBUTION MAP Explore detailed species information powered by GBIF — the world's largest biodiversity database. View taxonomy, native regions, common names in multiple languages, and an interactive global distribution map showing real occurrence records. WHY PLANTNЕО? Works with camera or photo library. Supports all photo formats including HEIC. Fast AI results in seconds. Covers garden plants, houseplants, wildflowers, trees, herbs and more. Clean, simple and intuitive design. Whether you are a home gardener, plant enthusiast, farmer, or nature lover, PlantNeo gives you expert-level plant knowledge right in your pocket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PlantNeo at every 3 days against Compass°'s every 18 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, PlantNeo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass° | PlantNeo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (59K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 59K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim O's Studios, LLC | Faruque Ahamed Mollick |
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
PlantNeo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Compass°
No in-app purchases
PlantNeo
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Compass° free?
Is PlantNeo free?
Do Compass° or PlantNeo have ads?
Which is updated more often, Compass° or PlantNeo?
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