Comparison

The Compass vs FaceIt Compass

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

Head to head
About

The Compass

Easily determine your direction with this straightforward navigation tool. Personalize the app's appearance by customizing background and text colors to your liking. Enjoy a simple, visually appealing way to check your bearings.

Highlights
  • Quick direction checking
  • Customizable background color
  • Customizable text color
  • Magnetic compass functionality
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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This is a simple compass app that allows you to quickly check your direction. Additionally, it offers the option to customize the compass to your preferred colors. What can you do with "The Compass" app? - Quickly check your direction - Color customization (you can change the background color and text color) It's an app that allows you to check your direction like a magnetic compass. You can freely set the background color and text color to any color you like, so you can choose your favorite color scheme and enjoy it.

About

FaceIt Compass

Features
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Ever wondered which direction the Eiffel Tower is from where you're standing? Curious about facing the Taj Mahal or the Great Wall of China? FaceIt makes global orientation simple and beautiful. **How It Works** Simply search for any location on Earth, and FaceIt will guide you to face that direction using your device's compass. When you're aligned, you'll know it. **Key Features** • Real-time compass guidance with smooth 60fps animations • Search any location worldwide using Google Maps • Popular destinations at your fingertips (Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal, Statue of Liberty, and more) • Save your favorite locations for quick access • Track your search history • Beautiful dark theme designed for clarity • Works offline once you've searched a location **Perfect For** • Travel planning and exploration • Geography education and learning • Curiosity about the world around you • Teaching kids about global geography **Privacy First** Your location data stays on your device. We don't track you, sell your data, or show ads. **Simple & Free** No subscriptions, no ads, no hidden costs. Just a beautiful tool to connect you with the world.

Screenshots

The Compass3 screens
FaceIt Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FaceIt Compass at none against The Compass's shown. The Compass's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Compass versus FaceIt Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe CompassFaceIt Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (142 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings142 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVida Apps IncorporatedChibueze Atuchi

In-app purchases

None

The Compass

No in-app purchases

None

FaceIt Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Compass free?
The Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FaceIt Compass free?
FaceIt Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Compass or FaceIt Compass have ads?
The Compass shows ads; FaceIt Compass does not.

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