Comparison

Compass Retro vs SuperCompass

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

Head to head
About

Compass Retro

Experience a photorealistic retro compass that transforms your device into an intuitive navigation tool. It offers a full-screen analog display with smooth needle alignment to true north. Choose between light and dark themes for a visually appealing experience.

Highlights
  • Full-screen photorealistic display
  • Smooth true north alignment
  • Intuitive analog instrument feel
  • Light and dark theme support
  • Purpose-built for reliable navigation
Features
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A full-screen, photo-realistic retro compass fills your display, recreating the look and feel of a classic analog instrument. When you hold your device flat, the needle smoothly aligns to true north, turning your phone into a dedicated, intuitive navigation tool. The app supports both light and dark themes, each with its own carefully crafted photograph: in light mode, the compass rests in bright, daytime lighting; in dark mode, it's bathed in the warm glow of an evening sunset. This app is purpose-built for one thing only-being a beautiful, reliable compass-with no extra screens, menus, or distracting features.

About

SuperCompass

This utility app offers a precise compass, altimeter, GPS camera, bubble level, and real-time weather. It's designed for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals needing accurate measurements and navigation tools.

Highlights
  • Professional grade compass with True North
  • Smart altimeter and elevation tracking
  • Advanced GPS camera with coordinate overlay
  • Precise bubble level and clinometer
  • Real-time weather insights
  • Location picker and coordinate lookup
Features
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**SuperCompass** — Your Ultimate All-in-One Precise Navigation & Utility Toolkit! Explore the great outdoors or handle professional measurements with confidence! SuperCompass is more than just a direction-finder; it’s a high-precision, multi-functional utility suite designed for hikers, travelers, engineers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Simple, elegant, and powerful. **Key Features & Tools:** **Professional Grade Compass** Experience professional-level accuracy with our digital compass. Supports both Magnetic North and True North, with real-time orientation and coordinate displays to ensure you never lose your way. **Smart Altimeter & Elevation Tracking** Know exactly where you stand. Our advanced altimeter provides real-time altitude measurements using GPS and barometric data, perfect for trekking and mountain climbing. **Advanced GPS Camera** Capture the moment with spatial context. Automatically overlay live GPS coordinates, altitude, and current direction onto your photos—perfect for documenting travel or professional site surveys. **Precise Bubble Level & Clinometer** Need to check if a surface is perfectly flat? Our integrated spirit level and clinometer provide visual and numerical feedback for angles and slopes, essential for DIY and construction. **Real-time Weather Insights** Stay ahead of the elements. Get instant access to current temperature, humidity, and atmospheric conditions, ensuring you’re always prepared for the journey ahead. **Location Picker & Coordinate Lookup** Pinpoint your exact position. Easily find, save, and share your Latitude/Longitude coordinates with friends or rescue services in just one tap. Unlock the power of your device’s sensors with **SuperCompass**—the only toolkit you need for your next adventure or professional project! [Auto-Subscription Service Instructions] 1. Subscription Service: Subscribe to VIP Membership. The subscription package is based on your choice: - Annual Membership (12 months): Auto-renewal at $24.99/year. - Weekly Membership (7 days): Auto-renewal at $4.99/week. 2. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and makes the payment, it will be credited to the iTunes account. 3. Auto-Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before the expiration. Upon successful deduction, the subscription period will be extended by one cycle. 4. Cancellation: You can manage your subscription by going to "Settings" on your iPhone -> "iTunes & App Store" -> Tap on "Apple ID" -> "View Apple ID" -> "Account Settings" -> "Subscriptions". To avoid charges, please cancel the auto-subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. 5. User Agreement: https://my.feishu.cn/docx/GhqzdYdFbo3wZOxbEPscD5tWnDg?from=from_copylink 6. Privacy Policy: https://my.feishu.cn/docx/L4gydDztqo33cxx1ajVclmgZnJe?from=from_copylink 7. Paid Membership Service Agreement: https://my.feishu.cn/docx/AyDDdVQn3oQklvxAidac2Lv6nce?from=from_copylink 8. Auto-Renewal Service Agreement: https://my.feishu.cn/docx/CmvFdkyYCo1hN2xkkZCcefsunmc?from=from_copylink

Screenshots

Compass Retro4 screens
SuperCompass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Compass Retro at free against SuperCompass's subscription. SuperCompass's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Compass Retro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SuperCompass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Compass Retro against 5.0 for SuperCompass. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Compass Retro versus SuperCompass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass RetroSuperCompass
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB25 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerakira ohmachi光义 秦

Customer experience

Compass Retro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SuperCompass

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Compass Retro

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
2 purchases

SuperCompass

Subscriptions2
  • Limited-Time Trial Offer$4.997 Days
  • Limited-Time Trial Offer$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Compass Retro free?
Compass Retro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SuperCompass free?
SuperCompass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Compass Retro or SuperCompass?
Compass Retro and SuperCompass are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Compass Retro or SuperCompass have ads?
Compass Retro shows ads; SuperCompass does not.

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