Compass Retro vs MeasureKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Full-screen photorealistic display
- Smooth true north alignment
- Intuitive analog instrument feel
- Light and dark theme support
- Purpose-built for reliable navigation
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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.
MeasureKit
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MeasureKit puts three everyday measuring tools right on your screen — no physical ruler needed. FEATURES • Screen Ruler — real mm/cm scale drawn to your phone's actual screen size. Drag two caliper cursors to measure length precisely between any two points. Calibrate against a real ruler for even higher accuracy. • Protractor — drag two arms to measure any angle from 0° to 180°. Switch between single, double, or no pointer. • Bubble Level — uses your phone's accelerometer to measure roll and pitch in real time. Center the bubble and know your surface is level. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Turn on snap-to-millimeter for exact readings • Works fully offline, no account needed • Metric or imperial units, follow your system • Light and dark themes • Simple, tool-like design with clear high-contrast markings Perfect for a quick measurement anytime — measure a nail, check a picture frame, or see if that shelf is level. Just open the app and measure.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MeasureKit at none against Compass Retro's 1. MeasureKit also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Compass Retro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MeasureKit asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Compass Retro | MeasureKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | akira ohmachi | 景珂 陈 |
In-app purchases
Compass Retro
- Remove Ads$1.99
MeasureKit
No in-app purchases
Questions
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