City Pointer vs K
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
City Pointer
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What city is in that direction? How often have you wondered what’s on the other side of the sea? Point your device at the horizon and City Pointer shows you the cities ahead: name, distance and population. Perfect for the curious, travellers and anyone who wants to know what lies beyond the sky. — Real-time compass: turn your device and watch cities change as you point. — Filters: maximum distance, population and country. — Search: find any city in the world and add it to favorites to locate it instantly with the compass. — Units: kilometres or miles. The app uses your location and the device compass. You can remove ads permanently with a one-time purchase; no subscriptions. Enjoy exploring the world from the palm of your hand.
K
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K-Compass 1. A smart compass for quick and easy orientation K-Compass is a mobile compass app that utilizes your smartphone's sensors and location data to provide an intuitive view of your current direction and azimuth. Designed with a clean, intuitive interface, it allows you to quickly check your facing direction during various activities—such as hiking, traveling, camping, outdoor recreation, or fieldwork. Simply launch the app to see your direction and azimuth at a glance—no complex setup required. It also integrates GPS location data for added convenience in tracking both your orientation and location. 2. Key Features - Intuitive Compass Display Features a circular dial resembling a real compass, allowing for an intuitive view of your current direction. - 360° Azimuth Display Displays your facing direction as a numerical value based on a 360° scale. - GPS Location Information Shows GPS data for your current location. Leveraging location data allows you to see exactly where you are and the direction you are facing at a specific spot. - Combined Direction and Location View K-Compass goes beyond basic compass functions by combining direction and location data, making it ideal for outdoor activities. Use it to check your location and facing direction simultaneously while hiking or traveling, or to verify specific directions during fieldwork. - Clean, Easy-to-Read Interface Minimizes clutter by focusing the display on the compass and your current direction. Displays the current azimuth in large, clear numbers for quick reading outdoors, while directional markers and the compass needle provide an intuitive sense of orientation. Company Homepage: https://www.ct-is.co.kr Terms of Use: https://ctis-apps.com/privacy/kr/terms Privacy Policy: https://ctis-apps.com/privacy/kr/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: City Pointer at none against K's shown. City Pointer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. City Pointer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and K sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | City Pointer | K |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pablo Gutierrez | Jongyun Park |
In-app purchases
City Pointer
- Remove ads$1.99
K
- K-Compass Plus$2.99









