Comparison

Direction Compass Camera vs Smart GPS Compass

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

Head to head
About

Direction Compass Camera

Overlay compass directions, location coordinates, and timestamps onto your photos. Visualize your surroundings with a compass aligned with satellite imagery or maps. Get precise GPS data in multiple formats for accurate navigation.

Highlights
  • Add compass direction to photos
  • Overlay GPS coordinates
  • Include date and time stamps
  • Align compass with satellite/map views
  • Multiple GPS coordinate formats
  • Capture screenshots with data
Features
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With Direction Compass Camera, you can visualize the compass direction and align it with either a satellite image or a map displayed on the compass. The Direction Compass Camera app provides the ability to add location coordinates, direction, date, time and compass screenshot information to the image. With Compass Pro Cam you can navigate your surroundings efficiently. Users can see the compass direction and compare it with the satellite image or map displayed on the compass. For more accurate location determination, the application provides the address, exact GPS coordinates in various formats, such as: Decimal degrees by microseconds (DD.dddddd "N, S, E, W") Decimal minutes (DDMM.mmmm) Degrees, minutes, seconds (DD°MM'SS.sss") December minutes seconds (DDMMSS.sss ") UTM (Universal Transversal Mercator) MGRS (Military Reference System) Decimal degrees (DD.dddddd) This application provides a rich set of location data for improved user orientation.

About

Smart GPS Compass

Features
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Smart Compass: GPS & Direction is a simple, stylish, and highly accurate compass app designed for everyday use. Whether you are hiking, traveling, or just need quick orientation, this app provides all the essential tools in a clean and modern interface. Free Features Accurate compass – shows cardinal directions (N, E, S, W) with smooth arrow animation. Degree indicator – precise angle display from 0° to 360°. GPS coordinates – instantly view your current latitude and longitude. Signal accuracy – see how precise your GPS reading is in meters or feet. Light & dark themes – follow system mode or switch manually. Calibration guide – simple tips to ensure maximum compass accuracy. PRO Features Upgrade to Smart Compass PRO and unlock: Ad-free experience – no distractions, just focus on navigation. Custom themes – personalize your compass with neon, gold, and other premium styles. Premium support & updates – get early access to new features. Subscription Plans $3.99 / week $19.99 / year (best value) Subscriptions are managed securely via App Store, with free trial options available. Perfect for Hikers and outdoor adventurers. Travelers who need a quick orientation tool. Everyday users who want a clean and reliable compass. Unlike old-fashioned compasses, Smart Compass: GPS & Direction combines modern design, smooth animations, and essential GPS data in one powerful app. https://goodwavelab.com/apps/smartgps/privacy https://goodwavelab.com/apps/smartgps/termofuse https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/Subscriptions are handled securely via App Store with free trial options.

Screenshots

Direction Compass Camera4 screens
Smart GPS Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Smart GPS Compass at 13.0 against Direction Compass Camera's 15.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Direction Compass Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart GPS Compass sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Direction Compass Camera versus Smart GPS Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirection Compass CameraSmart GPS Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTigran MkhitaryanAleksandra Rakitina

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Direction Compass Camera

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
1 purchases

Smart GPS Compass

Subscriptions1
  • Smart GPS Compass Pro Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days

Questions

Is Direction Compass Camera free?
Direction Compass Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart GPS Compass free?
Smart GPS Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Direction Compass Camera or Smart GPS Compass have ads?
Neither Direction Compass Camera nor Smart GPS Compass shows ads.

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