Comparison

DirectionKit vs City Compass

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

Head to head
About

DirectionKit

Features
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DirectionKit is your go-to app for easy navigation. Tap anywhere on the map to set your destination and get your direction (straight‑line direction, not turn‑by‑turn) together with distance. You can also search for nearby places or enter coordinates to find any location. Easily save and organize favorite spots for quick navigation. Whether you need a handy compass, want to discover places “near me,” or simply get back to a saved location, DirectionKit is ready for any adventure. DirectionKit is great for: – City exploring and travel – Returning to your starting point – Hiking trails and nature walks – Campus or event navigation – Geocaching fun – Yachting, sailing & boating – Fieldwork and surveying Features: – Tap the map to set a destination and see direct direction + distance – Search locations by coordinates – Find places nearby – Save any location, including your current spot – Organize favorites for fast navigation – Easily find and share any place – Choose measurement units: metric, imperial, or maritime No account required. Your saved locations are kept private on your device and are only synced with your iCloud account (if enabled), so only you can access them. Terms of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Elo7_XJlsED5jwCVNLUmVEtjOgkW0rcFsRYPtDuPLlg/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qCqehg-XP7ap-5VgnUSl80q2N0tDd1Qix81ilc0l0uk/edit?usp=sharing License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

City Compass

This app acts as a world city finder, instantly locating thousands of cities worldwide relative to your position. It features a precise compass indicator for true or magnetic north and offers a distraction-free interface for navigation enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • World city discovery
  • Real-time nearest city highlighting
  • True/Magnetic North compass
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Smooth animations
Features
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Discover your favorite navigation companion with City Compass, the ultimate directional tool that transforms your device into a world city finder. WORLD CITY DISCOVERY • Instantly locate thousands of cities worldwide relative to your position • Smart highlighting identifies your nearest city in real-time • Explore global destinations with intuitive touch controls • Perfect for travelers, hikers, and navigation enthusiasts TRUE PRECISION NAVIGATION • Bright red triangle indicator points to true or magnetic north • Switch between True North and Magnetic North • Smooth, responsive compass rotation with intelligent gesture controls PREMIUM FEATURES • Clean, distraction-free interface design • Smooth animations and responsive touch controls • No ads, no subscriptions Whether you're planning your next adventure, learning geography, or simply curious about what lies beyond the horizon, City Compass delivers professional-grade navigation tools in a beautifully crafted app. Download City Compass today and never lose your sense of direction again.

Screenshots

DirectionKit4 screens
City Compass3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: City Compass at none against DirectionKit's 3. City Compass also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). 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. DirectionKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. City Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DirectionKit ships an update every 5 weeks, City Compass every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DirectionKit versus City Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirectionKitCity Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukyLabDan Costin

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DirectionKit

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$7.991 Year
None

City Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DirectionKit free?
DirectionKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is City Compass free?
City Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DirectionKit or City Compass have ads?
Neither DirectionKit nor City Compass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DirectionKit or City Compass?
DirectionKit ships an update every 5 weeks, and City Compass every 6 days. Most recently, DirectionKit was updated on October 30, 2026 and City Compass on October 30, 2026.

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