Compass Map Barometer vs Timenote
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.
Timenote
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Compass Map Barometer | Timenote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (130 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 130 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHIGETO TAKAGI | Louis Couture |
In-app purchases
Compass Map Barometer
No in-app purchases
Timenote
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Compass Map Barometer free?
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