# TransParent Compass vs COPIC Collection

The clearest difference is rating: TransParent Compass at 4.3 against COPIC Collection's 3.3. TransParent Compass also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 40%). COPIC Collection's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TransParent Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. COPIC Collection asks for nothing beyond the download.

TransParent Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: COPIC Collection has 130 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of TransParent Compass's written reviews are positive against 40% of COPIC Collection's.

TransParent Compass ships an update every 3 months, COPIC Collection every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TransParent Compass | COPIC Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transparent-compass/id555590884/reviews)** | [3.3 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copic-collection/id638007892/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **130** |
| Positive reviews | **62.7% of reviews** | 40.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 293 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ASS Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/401156477) | [Too corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/390314676) |

## What reviewers say

### TransParent Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transparent-compass/id555590884)

This utility app offers a unique transparent compass view, allowing you to see your surroundings while using its features. It aims to integrate seamlessly into daily life, offering functionalities like temperature checking and lap timing.

**Highlights:** Transparent compass view, See ground through the app, Check temperature via cloud flow, Measure friend's lap time, Take photos with lap time overlay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### COPIC Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copic-collection/id638007892)

Manage your Copic marker collection, discover complementary colors, and get color suggestions based on your images. Easily register markers and pens using barcodes, add personal notes, and tag colors used in your artwork.

**Highlights:** Barcode product registration, Multiliner product registration, Color picker for image suggestions, Wish list for future purchases, Personal color notes, Artwork color tagging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for tracking marker collection
- 🚀 Great for avoiding duplicate purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Confusing new interface
- 👎 Difficult to see owned colors
- 💤 Cluttered and not user-friendly

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly deletes user's marker data
- Barcode scanner not working

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track ink refills
- Implement color palette organization
- Add search and filter functions
- Improve color matching from photos
- Provide better visual representation of owned colors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TransParent Compass free?

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

### Is COPIC Collection free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TransParent Compass or COPIC Collection?

TransParent Compass is rated higher. TransParent Compass averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while COPIC Collection averages 3.3 from 130 ratings.

### Do TransParent Compass or COPIC Collection have ads?

TransParent Compass shows ads; COPIC Collection does not.

### Which is updated more often, TransParent Compass or COPIC Collection?

TransParent Compass ships an update every 3 months, and COPIC Collection every 4 months. Most recently, TransParent Compass was updated on September 9, 2026 and COPIC Collection on September 12, 2026.

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