指南针 vs PicZip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
指南针
This tool provides precise geographic information, including direction, altitude, and latitude/longitude coordinates. It utilizes device sensors for accurate real-time data to help you understand your surroundings.
- Directional guidance
- Real-time altitude display
- Accurate latitude and longitude
- Utilizes device sensors
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一款实用的方向指引工具，为你提供位置的地理信息。 位置方位 ：利用设备传感器，快速准确指示当前方向，助你轻松辨别方位。 海拔高度 ：实时显示所在位置的海拔信息，让你对周边地势了如指掌。 经纬定位 ：提供精确的经度和纬度数据，满足你对地理位置的需求。
PicZip
Easily reduce the file size of your photos to save storage space and prepare them for sharing or uploading. You can set a target file size or manually resize images to specific dimensions. Batch compress multiple images with consistent settings.
- Batch image compression
- Target file size setting (KB/MB)
- Manual image resizing (width/height)
- Supports JPG, PNG, HEIF
- Save space and prepare for upload
- Review original vs. compressed size
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PicZip is a simple, efficient image compression tool that helps you reduce photo file sizes, save storage space, and prepare images for uploading and sharing. Choose a target file size Set your target in KB or MB, or start with the default settings. Apply the same configuration to a single image or an entire batch. Resize when you need to Manual resizing is off by default. Enable it to set a custom width and height and give a group of images consistent pixel dimensions. Select one or more images and compress them with the same settings. Review the original and compressed sizes and the space saved, then save the processed images to Photos in one batch. Useful for organizing photos, preparing images for upload, adjusting ID photo file sizes, and reducing the size of pictures you share. Supports common image formats including JPG, PNG, and HEIF. Output size, format, and image quality depend on the original image and your settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PicZip at 5.0 against 指南针's 1.0. PicZip also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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.
PicZip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
指南针 ships an update every 3 weeks, PicZip monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 指南针 | PicZip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Duoxiang Technology Co., Ltd | 利龙 张 |
Customer experience
指南针
PicZip
In-app purchases
指南针
No in-app purchases
PicZip
No in-app purchases
