Compass Map Barometer vs Altendorf Track
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.
Altendorf Track
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The free Altenddorf Track App and the tracker connect with the item being monitored. Both mobile vehicles and stored items can be tracked. Through real-time tracking, the app shows the current location of the item — across the entire EU. If the vehicle or item is moved without authorisation, the smartphone will alert you with a clear movement alarm via the app. The tracker is very easy to connect with the app. Additionally, the app offers the option to create a personalised are imprint of your vehicle using the profile feature to enhance security further. In case of theft, vehicle and theft data can be directly transmitted to the police to facilitate recovery. There is also a news feed providing useful information about theft prevention, so you stay always up to date.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Altendorf Track at none against Compass Map Barometer's shown. Altendorf Track also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 7 months). Compass Map Barometer's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). 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, Altendorf Track every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Compass Map Barometer | Altendorf Track |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (132 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 132 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHIGETO TAKAGI | Altendorf GmbH |
In-app purchases
Compass Map Barometer
No in-app purchases
Altendorf Track
No in-app purchases
Questions
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