Comparison

Metasnap vs (fun) Compass

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

Head to head
About

Metasnap

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Metasnap was developed by a FEMA employee with extensive experience in damage assessment and inspection. MetaSnap was created out of frustration when crucial projects were delayed because the time and location of photos couldn't be verified. MetaSnap solves this problem by automatically stamping all the GPS coordinates, altitude, compass direction, and precise time details directly onto your photos, making field inspections a breeze! While other photo apps are available, MetaSnap stands out because it's completely free—no ads, watermarks, or in-app purchases. Whether you're documenting a field inspection or want to remember exactly where and when a photo was taken, MetaSnap has you covered. Key features: - GPS Data: Includes latitude and longitude in decimal format, altitude in feet, and compass direction in degrees. - Time Stamp: Displays the exact date and time (in military time) at the bottom of the image. - Customizable Flash: Adjust the flash settings to suit your environment. - Fully supports portrait and landscape photos: Ensure your images capture all the details in every orientation. - Add Notes: Attach a note to any image to provide additional context. Designed for simplicity but packed with everything you need, MetaSnap is perfect for anyone who values clarity and precision in their photos. While the app is built for inspections, it’s versatile enough for everyday use.

About

(fun) Compass

This app offers a modern, minimalist, and accurate compass experience with beautiful handcrafted skins and subtle animations. It provides essential navigation features without internet, ideal for travel, exploration, and everyday use. Widgets offer instant direction at a glance.

Highlights
  • Modern and minimalist interface
  • Highly accurate compass
  • Handcrafted skins
  • Smooth animations and haptics
  • Home screen widgets
  • Offline functionality
Features
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A compass should feel simple, accurate, and effortless, not dated or cluttered. (fun) Compass reimagines this essential tool into a beautifully modern experience. Clean typography, soft animation, subtle haptics, handcrafted skins, and thoughtful details turn everyday navigation into a tiny moment of delight. Our mission is simple: we turn simple utilities into small moments of joy. (fun) Compass brings that philosophy to one of the most universal tools ever created. A Modern, Minimal Compass (fun) Compass is designed as a clean, readable, and highly accurate compass you can rely on anytime. The large typographic direction letter makes orientation effortless. Optional degrees provide precise direction when you need it. Subtle rings respond smoothly to movement, giving you a clear sense of heading without distraction. Whether you’re using it as a simple compass for quick checks or as an accurate compass for travel and navigation, the interface always stays minimal, elegant, and calm. Perfect for Travel & Everyday Navigation Use (fun) Compass as your travel compass on trips, hikes, and new cities—or as a free compass app for quick direction checks at home. Ideal for: • Travel and city exploration • Photography orientation • Outdoor navigation • Home and office alignment • Everyday directional awareness With no internet required, it’s reliable anywhere. Beautiful Skins Choose from a curated collection of 9 handcrafted skins: • Minimalist Light • Minimalist Dark • Ice Glass • Pearl • Carbon • Slate • Graphite • Plus more Common, Rare, Epic, and Legendary looks Each finish gives your compass a unique character—soft gradients, textured surfaces, frosted glass, or bold dark tones. Switch skins anytime to match your mood or environment. Feel the Difference (fun) Compass elevates a simple tool with small touches that make it feel alive: • Subtle haptics on cardinal points (Compass+) • Soft magnetic tick sound (Compass+) • Smooth orientation animation • Clean, quiet interface • Minimal view mode (Compass+) • North dot indicator (Compass+) Every detail is refined, warm, and satisfying—never noisy or intrusive. Widgets for Instant Direction Add large typographic compass widgets to your Home Screen. Quickly check your heading, degrees, or north direction without opening the app. Widgets support selected skins, making your setup both useful and beautiful. Upgrade to Compass+ Unlock the full experience: • All skins • Haptics • Sound • Degrees • North dot • Minimal view • Widgets • Future updates and skins Choose monthly, yearly, or lifetime—support our work and enjoy every premium feature. Designed With Care (fun) Compass is part of the (fun) family of modern utilities—apps built to transform simple tools into delightful experiences. We believe that even the smallest everyday interactions deserve attention, personality, and craft. If you value clean design, calm interfaces, and thoughtful details, this is the compass you’ll love using daily—whether for navigation, travel, direction, or simply a moment of visual enjoyment. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GGduvRVdPEk4ASX04e5As3OERoDEkq9NyKAhaqj2nJg/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.7rikaxfdbgfd

Screenshots

Metasnap3 screens
(fun) Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metasnap at none against (fun) Compass's 6. (fun) Compass's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. (fun) Compass sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Metasnap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metasnap ships an update every 5 months, (fun) Compass every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Metasnap versus (fun) Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetasnap(fun) Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoshua EafantiMehdi El Moussali

In-app purchases

None

Metasnap

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

(fun) Compass

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$5.991 Year
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  • Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$14.99
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Metasnap free?
Metasnap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is (fun) Compass free?
(fun) Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Metasnap or (fun) Compass have ads?
Neither Metasnap nor (fun) Compass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Metasnap or (fun) Compass?
Metasnap ships an update every 5 months, and (fun) Compass every 4 days. Most recently, Metasnap was updated on October 10, 2026 and (fun) Compass on October 14, 2026.

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