Geom Compass vs GEO Calc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Geom Compass
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Geom Compass revolutionizes navigation with landmark-based calibration technology. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Point your phone at any visible landmark 2. Tap "I AM POINTING AT IT" to calibrate 3. Get precise directional guidance PERFECT FOR: Urban explorers, Hikers, Travelers KEY FEATURES: - Landmark calibration - no magnetic interference - Real-time compass - Interactive map - Works offline Download now and navigate with confidence!
GEO Calc
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GEO Calc : Coordinates is a WGS84 field calculator for surveyors, engineers, and outdoor professionals. Convert coordinates, compute geodesic distance and bearing, measure on a map, and manage waypoints—on iPhone and iPad. COORDINATE CONVERTER Convert Decimal Degrees, DDM, DMS, UTM, MGRS, USNG, and Plus Codes. Auto-detect format. Copy results in one tap. DISTANCE & BEARING Vincenty geodesic distance and forward azimuth on the WGS84 ellipsoid—not flat-map shortcuts. Direct geodesic calculator (Pro). MAP & MEASURE OpenStreetMap tiles with path and polygon measure on the ellipsoid. Optional satellite layer (Pro). Go-to coordinate. Live GPS (Pro). FIELD NAVIGATOR (PRO) Walk to a coordinate with a live compass arrow and arrival alert. WAYPOINTS & GPX Save waypoints on your device. Export GPX 1.1. Import GPX waypoints (Pro). Free tier: up to 20 waypoints. UNITS & LANGUAGES Metric, imperial, or nautical. Twelve languages. Dark theme for outdoor readability. IN-APP PURCHASES Free to download with ads. GEO Calc Pro is a one-time, non-consumable in-app purchase—no subscription. Pro unlocks direct geodesic calculator, live GPS, field navigator, satellite map layer, GPX import, and unlimited waypoints. Restore purchases anytime from Settings or the Pro screen. INTERNET & LOCATION Map tiles load over the internet from OpenStreetMap. Live GPS and field navigation use device location when you allow it. Not for certified legal surveying. Verify critical measurements with professional methods.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Geom Compass at none against GEO Calc's 1. Geom Compass also leads on ads (none vs shown). GEO Calc's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. GEO Calc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Geom Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Geom Compass | GEO Calc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chun Ngai Wong | Lior Zukman |
In-app purchases
Geom Compass
No in-app purchases
GEO Calc
- GEO Calc Pro$1.99
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