DBHam vs My Compass XL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DBHam
Calculate the distance and bearing between two locations using the Maidenhead grid system. Originally designed for amateur radio operators, it helps determine proximity and direction to other radio enthusiasts.
- Calculate distance
- Calculate bearing
- Maidenhead grid system
- Amateur radio focused
- Location annotation
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Compute distance and bearing using Maidenhead location. This was originally intended for use by amateur radio operators who participate in microwave communications however it can be used by any ham in order to determine a distance and bearing to another radio amateur. If you want to see maps of the source and target with annotations and overlays as well as be able to touch the map to determine the grid at a particular point, then take a look at our App: DBHamPlus.
My Compass XL
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Compass XL is a tool to search bearings (azimuth) using the device built-in magnetic sensors and the device GPS. You can also easy switch from true North and magnetic North. The compass accuracy depends on the performance of your device. If it works perfectly, this means your sensors are perfect, too. If it is inaccurate, please check that you aren't being affected by a magnetic field and the sensors become weakened by age.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DBHam at none against My Compass XL's shown. On price, update cadence, 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.
DBHam ships an update every 29 months, My Compass XL every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DBHam | My Compass XL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | Every 18 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Sullivan | Raffaele Amuso |
In-app purchases
DBHam
No in-app purchases
My Compass XL
No in-app purchases
