Comparison

Commuter Widgets vs Directional Camera

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

Head to head
About

Commuter Widgets

Get real-time transit departure information at a glance for buses, trams, and metros. Organize your favorite stops into custom groups and access information via Home Screen widgets or Siri. Supports multiple transit agencies worldwide.

Highlights
  • Real-time departures for favorite stops
  • Customizable stop groups
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Support for multiple transit agencies
  • Clean and fast interface
Features
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Commuter gives you real-time transit departures at a glance. Whether you're catching the bus, tram, or metro, Commuter shows you exactly when the next ride is leaving — no digging through complicated apps. SUPPORTED CITIES • San Francisco (MUNI) • Milan (ATM) • Rome (ATAC) • New York (MTA) • Stockholm (SL) • And more Commuter is an independent app and is not an official app of any public transport agency. KEY FEATURES • Real-time departures for your favorite stops • Organize stops into custom groups • Home Screen widgets — standard and Lock Screen • Siri and Shortcuts support for hands-free departure checks • Works across multiple transit agencies worldwide • Clean, fast, and distraction-free WIDGETS Add a widget to your Home Screen or Lock Screen to see departures without even opening the app. Customize which stops and routes appear so you always have the info you need. SIRI & SHORTCUTS Ask Siri for your next departures, or build Shortcuts for specific saved departures and groups. FAVORITES & GROUPS Save your most-used stops and organize them into groups like "Morning commute" or "Weekend". Switch between groups instantly. Built with love for daily commuters who just want to know: when's the next one? Terms of Use (EULA): https://commuter.kopiro.me/terms.html

About

Directional Camera

Capture precise orientation data, including camera direction and angular measurements, directly within your photos. This app transforms your device into a professional tool for documenting field phenomena, construction sites, or evidence with critical context.

Highlights
  • Precise camera azimuth and pitch visualization
  • Angular measurement grid for estimating object size
  • Data-rich photo overlay with timestamp and GPS
  • Permanent documentation of orientation data
  • Ideal for field research and investigations
Features
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Your iPhone saves the GPS location with every photo—telling you where you stood. But it doesn't tell you which direction the camera was facing, or the angular size of what you saw. Directional Camera fills that gap. It transforms your device into a survey-grade instrument, burning critical orientation data directly into the image for permanent documentation. BUILT FOR PROFESSIONALS Whether you are a scientist documenting field phenomena, an engineer on a construction site, or an investigator gathering evidence, precise data matters. Directional Camera provides the context that standard metadata leaves out. KEY CAPABILITIES Precise Orientation: Instantly visualize the camera's Azimuth (Compass Direction) and Pitch (Elevation Angle) relative to the horizon. Angular Measurement Grid: Use the overlay grid to estimate the real-world angular size and scale of distant objects. Data-Rich Overlay: Every photo includes a stamped footer with timestamp, GPS coordinates, altitude (MSL), and orientation data, ready for reports and archives. IDEAL FOR: Field Research: Document weather patterns, geological formations, and biological surveys. Construction & Engineering: Verify site alignment and document progress with directional context. Forensics & Investigation: Capture evidence with irrefutable orientation data. Site Scouting: Plan solar installations or architectural framing by tracking sun position and viewing angles. Stop guessing what you were looking at. Capture the full picture with Directional Camera.

Screenshots

Commuter Widgets4 screens
Directional Camera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Commuter Widgets at Free against Directional Camera's $5.99. Commuter Widgets also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Directional Camera's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Commuter Widgets is free to download; Directional Camera costs $5.99 up front. Commuter Widgets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Directional Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Directional Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Commuter Widgets's written reviews are positive against 100% of Directional Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Commuter Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, Directional Camera every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Commuter Widgets versus Directional Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommuter WidgetsDirectional Camera
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabrizio DemariaALAN PETERSON

Customer experience

Commuter Widgets

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Directional Camera

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Commuter Widgets

Subscriptions1
  • Commuter Pro - Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro$9.99
None

Directional Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Commuter Widgets free?
Commuter Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Directional Camera free?
Directional Camera costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Commuter Widgets or Directional Camera?
Directional Camera is rated higher. Commuter Widgets averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Directional Camera averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Commuter Widgets or Directional Camera have ads?
Neither Commuter Widgets nor Directional Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Commuter Widgets or Directional Camera?
Commuter Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, and Directional Camera every 4 months. Most recently, Commuter Widgets was updated on October 11, 2026 and Directional Camera on October 2, 2026.

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