Comparison

Qibla Compass vs Current Altitude + Compass

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

Head to head
About

Qibla Compass

Easily find the Qibla direction from anywhere in the world. This app calculates your angle to the Kaaba, providing accurate guidance for prayer. It requires internet and location services for optimal performance.

Highlights
  • Qibla direction calculation
  • Location-based accuracy
  • High accuracy guarantee
  • Visual indicator for correct orientation
  • GPS calibration for precision
Features
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With our application, you can find your qibla direction by calculating your angle from your location to the Kaaba. If you use our application CORRECTLY, we guarantee to eliminate your Qibla problem wherever you go in the world, we promise. Thanks to our application, it is now possible to determine the direction of the qibla with the highest accuracy wherever you are with your device. To find the qibla direction: Turn your phone parallel to the ground in the direction of the Kaaba image until the arrow icon turns green. When the icon is green, the top of your phone will be positioned in the direction of Qibla. WARNING: In order for the application to detect the Qibla direction with high accuracy, instant internet connection and access to location information services are required. In addition, you should keep your mobile device away from devices and objects (especially metal objects) that can create magnetic fields during the determination of the Qibla direction. Surrounding magnetic fields and sheaths can create deviations in calibration. Calibrate your GPS for more accurate results.

About

Current Altitude + Compass

This utility app provides hikers and explorers with essential outdoor information. It offers real-time altitude, a digital compass, air quality, UV index, and a flashlight. Key locations can be saved offline for easy navigation.

Highlights
  • Real-time altitude readings
  • Digital compass navigation
  • Air quality index updates
  • UV index monitoring
  • Offline location saving
  • Built-in flashlight
Features
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Current Altitude + Compass is your reliable outdoor companion for hiking, camping, and exploring. Get accurate elevation readings, a real-time compass, air quality updates, UV index, and a handy flashlight, all in one easy-to-use app. Track your current altitude in meters or feet, navigate confidently with a clear digital compass, and check real-time air quality and UV conditions before heading outside. Save key locations offline with GPS coordinates and heading information. Perfect for off-grid adventures, this app works fully offline and keeps your data secure on your device. Core Features: - Digital Compass: Quickly find your direction with precise compass guidance. - Altimeter: View your current altitude in meters or feet, updated in real time. - Air Quality Index: Check the current air quality using the US EPA standard — ideal for runners, cyclists, and anyone with respiratory sensitivities. - UV Index: Know the sun exposure risk before you go outdoors, from Low to Extreme. - Location Storage: Save waypoints with altitude, compass heading, and GPS coordinates for offline reference. - Flashlight: Use the built-in flashlight to light your path anytime. Stay informed and prepared wherever your journey takes you.

Screenshots

Qibla Compass4 screens
Current Altitude + Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Qibla Compass at none against Current Altitude + Compass's 1. Qibla Compass also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (296 vs 4). Current Altitude + Compass's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating 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. Current Altitude + Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Qibla Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Qibla Compass against 4.8 for Current Altitude + Compass. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Qibla Compass has 296 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qibla Compass ships an update every 6 months, Current Altitude + Compass every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
Qibla Compass versus Current Altitude + Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQibla CompassCurrent Altitude + Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (296 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings296 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYagiz AkdenizRedTracker LLC

Customer experience

Qibla Compass

All ratings297 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.1%

Current Altitude + Compass

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Qibla Compass

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Current Altitude + Compass

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Qibla Compass free?
Qibla Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Current Altitude + Compass free?
Current Altitude + Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Qibla Compass or Current Altitude + Compass?
Current Altitude + Compass is rated higher. Qibla Compass averages 4.6 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while Current Altitude + Compass averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Qibla Compass or Current Altitude + Compass have ads?
Current Altitude + Compass shows ads; Qibla Compass does not.
Which is updated more often, Qibla Compass or Current Altitude + Compass?
Qibla Compass ships an update every 6 months, and Current Altitude + Compass every 2 months. Most recently, Qibla Compass was updated on October 24, 2026 and Current Altitude + Compass on October 24, 2026.

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