Bearingator vs City Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bearingator
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Find the bearing of what you see. Bearingator turns your iPhone camera into a simple visual bearing finder. Aim the center sight at a distant landmark and read the direction you're pointing in degrees and minutes. Features: Camera-based bearing measurements that account for the orientation of your iPhone. Magnetic and true north bearings, with one-tap switching. True north requires location data. A graduated horizon ruler that responds to device tilt and turns green when level. Compass accuracy warnings and helpful recalibration guidance. A minimal, focused interface for sailing, hiking, and exploring. Bearings can be affected by magnetic interference, sensor calibration, and environmental conditions. Bearingator is a reference tool, not a substitute for dedicated navigation equipment or official charts when safety matters.
City Compass
This app acts as a world city finder, instantly locating thousands of cities worldwide relative to your position. It features a precise compass indicator for true or magnetic north and offers a distraction-free interface for navigation enthusiasts.
- World city discovery
- Real-time nearest city highlighting
- True/Magnetic North compass
- Intuitive touch controls
- Distraction-free interface
- Smooth animations
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Discover your favorite navigation companion with City Compass, the ultimate directional tool that transforms your device into a world city finder. WORLD CITY DISCOVERY • Instantly locate thousands of cities worldwide relative to your position • Smart highlighting identifies your nearest city in real-time • Explore global destinations with intuitive touch controls • Perfect for travelers, hikers, and navigation enthusiasts TRUE PRECISION NAVIGATION • Bright red triangle indicator points to true or magnetic north • Switch between True North and Magnetic North • Smooth, responsive compass rotation with intelligent gesture controls PREMIUM FEATURES • Clean, distraction-free interface design • Smooth animations and responsive touch controls • No ads, no subscriptions Whether you're planning your next adventure, learning geography, or simply curious about what lies beyond the horizon, City Compass delivers professional-grade navigation tools in a beautifully crafted app. Download City Compass today and never lose your sense of direction again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: City Compass at every 6 days against Bearingator's every 12 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bearingator ships an update every 12 months, City Compass every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bearingator | City Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Viacheslav Gorev | Dan Costin |
In-app purchases
Bearingator
No in-app purchases
City Compass
No in-app purchases
Questions
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