Comparison

MapCompass vs CompassTip

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

Head to head
About

MapCompass

This navigation app displays a compass directly on a map, providing real-time speed, altitude, and direction. It also includes a level feature for added utility.

Highlights
  • Compass on map
  • Route navigation
  • Speed display
  • Altitude display
  • Direction display
  • Level tool
Features
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Compass Display a compass on the map Route navigation Display speed, altitude, and direction show Level

About

CompassTip

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CompassTip app features an augmented reality virtual 3D compass presented on the live camera feed of your device. Easily find your point of interest via your camera and also through the focus eyelet in the middle of the compass. From there, you can read the compass directions without having to lift your head or shift your eyes to away from your point of interest. The compass also features a map that automatically updates as you move your device. The app features a unique responsive compass where the indicators tilt and move according to the tilt of your device. The indicators are designed to tilt and move in a way that display intuitive directions in 3D space. For example, normal standard compasses and standard indicators of direction have a fixed arrow that points downwards when you have your device held vertically in front of you even if that direction is directly behind you. Arrows pointing straight up when you are facing straight ahead are more intuitive than arrows that point straight down when it is meant to be pointing behind you. The tilting of the compass also provides intuitive visual feedback on how much you are tilting your device. CompassTip is designed to tilt that arrow so that it points inwards towards the screen to indicate a direction that is behind you, and this happens accurately and smoothly as you move your device around. This is coupled with augmented reality so that you can view what you are pointing at and have a proper indication of directions in relation to your camera. The app also lets you adjust the camera (digital) zoom to aid you in visually finding your point of interest. Key features: • Augmented reality compass with 3D direction needles that also moves according to the tilt of your device; • A map that is synchronized to your current location and heading, which automatically updates as you move your device; • Adjustable map size; • Ability to adjust the camera zoom; • Ability to turn AR on and off; • Ability to share a screenshot of your compass screen; and • Information display that includes current heading, longitude, latitude and elevation. This app uses an in-app credit system called, CompassTip Beans. You earn CompassTip Beans by interacting with advertisements or making consumable in-app purchases that top-up the number of beans. You may then exchange and redeem these beans for other features in the app including activating ad-free periods. The app offers the following consumable items: • Title: Purchase 10000 Beans - Description: Adds 10000 CompassTip Beans to your account - Price: (Please check the app or the App Store for the latest price as it may be subject to change) • Title: Purchase 200 Beans - Description: Adds 200 CompassTip Beans to your account - Price: (Please check the app or the App Store for the latest price as it may be subject to change) For more information, please see our Terms of Use (https://compasstip.com/terms) and Privacy Policy (https://compasstip.com/privacy-policy).

Screenshots

MapCompass3 screens
CompassTip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MapCompass at none against CompassTip's 4. MapCompass also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CompassTip sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MapCompass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MapCompass versus CompassTip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapCompassCompassTip
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB248 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer著显 朱Tanadium Pte. Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

MapCompass

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

CompassTip

Subscriptions2
  • Ad-Free Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Ad-Free Annual Subscription$5.991 Year
One-time2
  • Purchase 200 Beans$1.99
  • Purchase 10000 Beans$59.99

Questions

Is MapCompass free?
MapCompass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CompassTip free?
CompassTip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MapCompass or CompassTip have ads?
Both MapCompass and CompassTip show ads.
Which is updated more often, MapCompass or CompassTip?
MapCompass ships an update every 3 months, and CompassTip every 3 months. Most recently, MapCompass was updated on September 7, 2026 and CompassTip on September 8, 2026.

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