# MapCompass vs Smart Digital Compass

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MapCompass at none against Smart Digital Compass's 2. MapCompass also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 17.0). Smart Digital Compass's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Digital Compass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MapCompass asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapCompass | Smart Digital Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapcompass/id529026280/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [著显 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/509801283) | [学友 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895323694) |

## What reviewers say

### MapCompass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapcompass/id529026280)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart Digital Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-digital-compass/id6775931397)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Digital Compass Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Digital Compass Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapCompass free?

MapCompass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart Digital Compass free?

Smart Digital Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do MapCompass or Smart Digital Compass have ads?

MapCompass shows ads; Smart Digital Compass does not.

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