Comparison

TransParent Compass vs Tip Calculator

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

Head to head
About

TransParent Compass

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
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SukeSukeCompass is developed with the image of future apps. You will use it in horizontal state because it is a compass. The transparent view shows the ground. Is it no meaning? Take it easy! *** Concept *** iPhone apps are already a part of daily life. But they are not fully integrated into daily life yet. When you use the app, you change your brain state to "operating mode" completely. SukeSuke Series was created by the concept that it would link the app and life. SukeSuke(transparency) represents the concept. You can check the temperature with seeing the flow of the clouds. Or, you can measure your friend's lap time. It's nice to take photo of your friend with lap time. It's nice thing to take a photo of your friend with lap time. Enjoy the daily life-integrated app!

About

Tip Calculator

Quickly calculate restaurant tips, split bills with friends, and track your gratuities. This minimalist app offers instant calculations as you type, supports multiple currencies, and provides a helpful tipping guide. It's designed for effortless use in any dining situation.

Highlights
  • Instant tip calculation
  • Bill splitting for any number of people
  • Real-time total updates
  • Multiple currency support
  • Tipping etiquette guide
  • Minimalist and aesthetic design
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Tipwise is designed for quick restaurant moments. No clutter, no confusion. Just enter your bill, choose a tip, and see the total update instantly. 1. Easy Tip Calculation Quickly calculate tips with common presets: 10%, 15%, 20% See tip amount, bill total, and per-person total in real time Works instantly as you type — no buttons needed 2. Split Bills Effortlessly Split the bill between any number of people Per-person totals update automatically Perfect for group dining and shared meals 3. Multiple Currencies supported Switch currencies anytime with a simple picker Useful for travel and international dining 4. Tipping Guide Learn the basics of tipping etiquette Understand what’s standard vs generous Premium users unlock country-specific rules and special cases Warm, minimalist & aesthetic, Tipwise is built for people who just want to tip correctly — without thinking too hard. Terms of Use: https://trapezoidal-aries-fa4.notion.site/Tipwise-Terms-of-Use-2cd093498a8580d0ad35e4e0651f8eb4 Privacy Policy: https://trapezoidal-aries-fa4.notion.site/Tipwise-Privacy-Policy-2cd093498a8580bf9c1decd88947364a

Screenshots

TransParent Compass4 screens
Tip Calculator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tip Calculator at 5.0 against TransParent Compass's 4.3. Tip Calculator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). TransParent Compass's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. TransParent Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tip Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tip Calculator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TransParent Compass has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TransParent Compass ships an update every 3 months, Tip Calculator every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TransParent Compass versus Tip Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransParent CompassTip Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASS Ltd.Swapnil Jain

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TransParent Compass

One-time1
  • remove ads$0.99
1 purchases

Tip Calculator

One-time1
  • Tipwise Premium$4.99

Questions

Is TransParent Compass free?
TransParent Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tip Calculator free?
Tip Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TransParent Compass or Tip Calculator?
Tip Calculator is rated higher. TransParent Compass averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Tip Calculator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TransParent Compass or Tip Calculator have ads?
TransParent Compass shows ads; Tip Calculator does not.
Which is updated more often, TransParent Compass or Tip Calculator?
TransParent Compass ships an update every 3 months, and Tip Calculator every 3 days. Most recently, TransParent Compass was updated on October 29, 2026 and Tip Calculator on October 30, 2026.

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