Comparison

Compass Retro vs MeasureKit

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

MeasureKit

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Compass Retro4 screens
MeasureKit3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Compass Retro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MeasureKit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Compass Retro versus MeasureKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass RetroMeasureKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerakira ohmachi景珂 陈

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Compass Retro

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

MeasureKit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass Retro free?
Compass Retro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MeasureKit free?
MeasureKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Compass Retro or MeasureKit have ads?
Compass Retro shows ads; MeasureKit does not.

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