Comparison

Decimal Compass vs Smart Digital Compass

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

Head to head
About

Decimal Compass

Easily save, share, and find important locations with human-readable decimal coordinates. This app combines familiar compass functionality with powerful location memory, perfect for hikers, drivers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Human-readable decimal coordinates
  • Save unlimited locations with notes
  • Instant coordinate sharing
  • Intuitive compass design
  • Location memory
Features
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Never lose track of important spots again. Decimal Compass combines the familiar compass functionality you know with powerful location features that make finding and sharing places effortless. Key Features: - Human-readable coordinates - View your location in easy-to-read decimal degrees format - Location memory - Save unlimited locations with optional notes (parked car, hiking trail, campsite) - Instant sharing - Copy coordinates to clipboard with one tap - Clean, intuitive design - All the compass functionality you need, nothing you don't Perfect for: - Hikers marking trail points and campsites - Drivers remembering parking spots - Outdoor enthusiasts sharing fishing holes and viewpoints - Emergency responders needing precise coordinates - Anyone who needs to save and share exact locations Why Decimal Compass? While your phone's built-in compass shows where you're facing, Decimal Compass shows where you ARE - and remembers it. The decimal coordinate format is easier to read, type, and share than traditional degrees/minutes/seconds. Simple, reliable, and built for real-world use. Download Decimal Compass and never lose your way back to what matters.

About

Smart Digital Compass

Features
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Digital Compass is a clean, easy-to-use compass for everyday navigation, outdoor checks, and Qibla (direction to Mecca) guidance. KEY FEATURES • Real-time compass heading with direction labels (N, NE, E, …) • Accuracy status so you know when readings are reliable • Figure‑8 calibration guide to improve stability near magnets or electronics • Qibla direction — uses location only while you use the app to calculate bearing toward Mecca • Multiple themes, including Pro-exclusive dial styles • Sound feedback and helpful accuracy tips (optional) • Apple Watch companion app for compass and Qibla on your wrist • 10 interface languages DIGITAL COMPASS PRO (OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION) Upgrade to unlock extra compass dial styles and premium features as they are released. Choose monthly or yearly auto-renewing plans. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions. Restore purchases anytime with the same Apple ID. IMPORTANT Compass and Qibla results are for reference only. They depend on your device sensors and environment. Do not rely on this app alone for critical navigation, safety, or religious obligations. Stay away from strong magnetic interference when calibrating. LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://xure123-liu.github.io/DigitalCompassprivacy-policy/ Most data stays on your device. Location is used only for Qibla when you open that feature. See our Privacy Policy in the app or on the App Store listing. Support: support@digitalcompass.app

Screenshots

Decimal Compass2 screens
Smart Digital Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Decimal Compass at none against Smart Digital Compass's 2. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Smart Digital Compass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Decimal Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Decimal Compass versus Smart Digital Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecimal CompassSmart Digital Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQi Machine LLC学友 刘

In-app purchases

None

Decimal Compass

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Smart Digital Compass

Subscriptions2
  • Digital Compass Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Digital Compass Pro Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Decimal Compass free?
Decimal Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Digital Compass free?
Smart Digital Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Decimal Compass or Smart Digital Compass have ads?
Neither Decimal Compass nor Smart Digital Compass shows ads.

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