+Compass+ vs PhoneDiagnostix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
+Compass+
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Compass that shows magnetic north as well as true north and GPS location
PhoneDiagnostix
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PhoneDiagnostix zeigt dir in Echtzeit alle wichtigen Systemdaten deines iPhones – übersichtlich und auf einen Blick. FUNKTIONEN: • CPU-Auslastung in Echtzeit • RAM-Verbrauch und freier Speicher • Akkustand, Ladestand und Wärmezustand • Netzwerkgeschwindigkeit (WLAN & Mobilfunk) • Speichernutzung intern • Vollständige Geräteinformationen
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PhoneDiagnostix at none against +Compass+'s shown. +Compass+'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | +Compass+ | PhoneDiagnostix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Todd | Sebastian Kirschner |
In-app purchases
+Compass+
No in-app purchases
PhoneDiagnostix
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is +Compass+ free?
Is PhoneDiagnostix free?
Do +Compass+ or PhoneDiagnostix have ads?
Which is updated more often, +Compass+ or PhoneDiagnostix?
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