Comparison

Compass vs Sum

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

Head to head
About

Compass

Features
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A simple and user-friendly compass app. Not only does it show directions, but it also measures latitude, longitude, and altitude. Ideal for outdoor activities, hiking, and travel. With a clean and intuitive design, it provides accurate location information using GPS. Instantly see your current coordinates and use them with a map for navigation. Designed to be lightweight and smooth, it eliminates unnecessary features, displaying only essential information for easy use by anyone.

About

Sum

Features
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Tired of reading long articles, emails, or documents? Sum-Up helps you get straight to the point. Just paste any text, and Sum-Up will instantly generate a clear, concise summary - saving you time while keeping all the key details. Whether you’re a student, professional, or curious reader, Sum-Up makes understanding information faster and easier. Key Features - Instant Summaries: Paste or type any text to get a smart, accurate summary in seconds. - AI-Powered Understanding: Uses intelligent text analysis to extract the most important points. - Multiple Uses: Perfect for articles, reports, essays, research papers, or long emails. - Custom Length Options: Choose how short or detailed you want your summary. - Save and Share: Keep your summaries or share them with friends and colleagues. - Clean Interface: Minimal, distraction-free design for focused reading. Whether you want to boost productivity, study smarter, or simply save time, Sum-Up is your go-to tool for text summarization. Summarize smarter with Sum-Up.

Screenshots

Compass2 screens
Sum3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sum at none against Compass's shown. Sum also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 13 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Compass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Sum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass ships an update every 13 months, Sum every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Compass versus Sum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompassSum
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkota tadaAprilred SRL

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Compass

Subscriptions2
  • Ad-free for 1 month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Ad-free for 1 year14 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Sum

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$35.991 Year

Questions

Is Compass free?
Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sum free?
Sum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Compass or Sum have ads?
Compass shows ads; Sum does not.
Which is updated more often, Compass or Sum?
Compass ships an update every 13 months, and Sum every 5 days. Most recently, Compass was updated on October 10, 2026 and Sum on September 30, 2026.

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