The Compass vs Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Quick direction checking
- Customizable background color
- Customizable text color
- Magnetic compass functionality
- User-friendly interface
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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.
Compass
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A simple compass that shows which way you are facing using your device magnetic sensor. See your heading in degrees and the cardinal direction on a clear rotating dial. No sign-up and no location access — it works offline. [Features] - Large heading readout in degrees with 8-point cardinal direction (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW) - Smooth rotating compass dial - Details view: heading, direction, magnetic field strength, and sensor status - Interference warning when nearby metal or magnets affect the reading - Calibration hint for steadier results - Clean dark interface - 9 languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Spanish, French, German, Portuguese [Privacy] This compass uses only the device motion sensor. It does not use your location and collects no personal data. [Notes] The compass points to magnetic north. Readings can vary near metal, magnets, or electronics — move away from interference and rotate your device to recalibrate.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | The Compass | Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (141 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 141 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vida Apps Incorporated | pilyeong heo |
In-app purchases
The Compass
No in-app purchases
Compass
No in-app purchases
Questions
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