Galactic Compass vs Community Revival Student App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Galactic Compass
This app provides a floating arrow to guide you towards the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, Sagittarius A*. It calculates the direction based on your location, time of day, and Earth's orbital position, making it easy to find your way.
- Points to Sagittarius A*
- Dynamic direction calculation
- Location-based guidance
- Time-of-day adjustment
- Earth orbit consideration
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Galactic Compass presents you with a floating arrow with one purpose: to point the direction of the central supermassive black hole of the Milky Way galaxy, known as Sagittarius A*. The middle of the galaxy is 26,000 light years.. but which way? The direction depends on: - the time of day - your location - the position of the Earth in its orbit It's hard to figure out in your head. Well now the answer is in your pocket. If you're ever lost, Galactic Compass can show you the way.
Community Revival Student App
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The Community Revival student app is personalised for each of our students to support you on your leaning journey. Details about your course, timetable, holidays, accommodation (if relevant) and any trips, are all at your fingertips. You can also communicate with your teachers and receive important messages from Community Revival.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Community Revival Student App at 13.0 against Galactic Compass's 16.4. On price, ads, 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.
| Parameter | Galactic Compass | Community Revival Student App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (68 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 68 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Acts Not Facts Ltd | Fidelo Software GmbH |
Bugs and requests
Galactic Compass
Reported bugs
2 issues- Shows wrong direction on iPad in landscape
- Arrows pointing in opposite directions on iPhone and iPad simultaneously
Requested features
12 requests- Camera feed as background
- Premium version with no new features
- Dark mode for night viewing
- Option to change arrow color
- Update for non-flat phone orientation
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- Crosshair overlay for precise pointing
- ARKit for augmented reality option
- Show speed relative to galaxy center
- Show velocity vector using AR
- Compass for other celestial objects (Pluto, JWST, Voyager 1)
- Direction Earth is heading relative to galaxy center
- Direction Sun is heading
Community Revival Student App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Galactic Compass
No in-app purchases
Community Revival Student App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Galactic Compass free?
Is Community Revival Student App free?
Do Galactic Compass or Community Revival Student App have ads?
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