Compass Map Barometer vs TalonView
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass Map Barometer
This application provides a digital compass to easily identify cardinal directions and any arbitrary direction. It offers the flexibility to switch between magnetic and true north, and includes a map rotation feature. A barometer function is also available on compatible devices.
- Electronic compass
- Magnetic and true north modes
- Map rotation
- Barometer function
- Designates cardinal directions
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A simple arrow electronic magnetic easy compass free application which can easily designate four directions and arbitrary directions of north, east, south and west. Can switch magnetic north (magnet compass) and true north (gyro compass). Map rotation compass function. Barometer function (iPhone 6 / Plus -). Accuracy depends on device.
TalonView
This app connects field teams with subject matter experts through live video streaming and two-way communication. It enables real-time collaboration, documentation, and remote control to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Live video streaming
- Two-way communication
- HD video recording
- Data-tagged photos
- Remote device control
- Video and photo annotations
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Talonview™ offers integrated technology, efficiency, interactivity and realtime actionable data, all delivered at the time of need. Talon Aerolytics’ live camera streaming application helps connect subject matter experts (SME) with field teams to increase efficiency and quality, through interactive, realtime communication and documentation. Talonview™ offers live video streaming, two way communication, HD video recording, data tagged high resolution photos, multiple session participants, and SME remote device control from anywhere in the world. Talonview™ allows participants to make annotations and voice recordings on live video and photos. At the completion of each live session, all data is edited and organized on our CCMS for access within 24-hours.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Compass Map Barometer at 4.4 against TalonView's 1.2. Compass Map Barometer also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 7%) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.1). TalonView's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, 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 Map Barometer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 132 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Compass Map Barometer's written reviews are positive against 7% of TalonView's.
Compass Map Barometer ships an update every 7 months, TalonView every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass Map Barometer | TalonView |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (132 ratings) — better | 1.2 (48 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews — better | 6.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 132 — better | 48 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHIGETO TAKAGI | NxTec |
Customer experience
Compass Map Barometer
TalonView
In-app purchases
Compass Map Barometer
No in-app purchases
TalonView
No in-app purchases
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