Comparison

Compass Map Barometer vs Timenote

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Electronic compass
  • Magnetic and true north modes
  • Map rotation
  • Barometer function
  • Designates cardinal directions
Features
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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.

About

Timenote

Features
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Timenote is a timestamp editor. It was developed to timestamp specific moments in recorded online classes, making it easy to access a moment when the teacher was discussing a specific topic. Over time, this application has also been modified to support online videos. Besides timestamped notes, this app can : - Adjust the time before taking the notes - Offset the timestamps - Sync with playing audio - Automatic save - Save and Share - Use dark or light mode

Screenshots

Compass Map Barometer1 screens
Timenote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Timenote at none against Compass Map Barometer's shown. Timenote also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). Compass Map Barometer's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 17.6). On price, 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

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 Map Barometer ships an update every 7 months, Timenote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Compass Map Barometer versus Timenote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass Map BarometerTimenote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (130 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings130 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS13 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHIGETO TAKAGILouis Couture

In-app purchases

None

Compass Map Barometer

No in-app purchases

None

Timenote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass Map Barometer free?
Compass Map Barometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timenote free?
Timenote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Compass Map Barometer or Timenote have ads?
Compass Map Barometer shows ads; Timenote does not.
Which is updated more often, Compass Map Barometer or Timenote?
Compass Map Barometer ships an update every 7 months, and Timenote every 3 months. Most recently, Compass Map Barometer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Timenote on August 11, 2026.

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