# Security Camera vs Compass

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Security Camera at 1.1K against Compass's 39. Security Camera also leads on chart position (#127 vs unranked). Compass's advantage is review sentiment (29% vs 14%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Security Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Compass sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Security Camera against 4.4 for Compass. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security Camera has 1.1K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of Security Camera's written reviews are positive against 29% of Compass's.

Security Camera ships an update monthly, Compass every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Security Camera | Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-home-camera/id6743783722/reviews) | [4.4 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-gps-positioning/id6745016117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | **28.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#127** | — |
| Size | 151 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tao Soft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769159260) | [嘉 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763191933) |

## What reviewers say

### Security Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-home-camera/id6743783722)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Easily monitor your surroundings, locate lost Bluetooth devices by playing a sound, and scan your Wi-Fi network for potential security threats. Its user-friendly interface and privacy-focused design make device tracking and network security simple and secure.

**Highlights:** Locate Bluetooth devices by playing sound, Real-time Bluetooth device proximity tracking, Analyze Wi-Fi network for safe connections, Intuitive and user-friendly interface, Privacy-focused design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - 1 month | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Reliable performance
- 📹 Effective camera quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Difficult to set up
- 🚫 Lack of customer support
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🛑 Doesn't work as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Fails to connect to devices

**Requested features**

- Video recording capability
- Improved compatibility with devices


### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-gps-positioning/id6745016117)

Navigate outdoors with a precise compass, level tool, and real-time weather updates. Receive extreme weather alerts and capture photos with location-based watermarks. Optimized for low power consumption and offline use.

**Highlights:** Precision compass with GPS data, Smart level tool, Real-time weather monitoring, Extreme weather alerts, Watermark camera, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 指南针服务 | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| zhinanzhen | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| zhinanzhen | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| zzsub | $19.99 | per month |
| zzsub | $29.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Security Camera free?

Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Compass free?

Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Security Camera or Compass?

Security Camera and Compass are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.1K and 39 ratings respectively.

### Do Security Camera or Compass have ads?

Neither Security Camera nor Compass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Security Camera or Compass?

Security Camera ships an update monthly, and Compass every 2 weeks. Most recently, Security Camera was updated on September 29, 2026 and Compass on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*