Comparison

Geom Compass vs GEO Calc

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

Head to head
About

Geom Compass

Features
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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!

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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.

Screenshots

Geom Compass4 screens
GEO Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Geom Compass versus GEO Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeom CompassGEO Calc
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChun Ngai WongLior Zukman

In-app purchases

None

Geom Compass

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GEO Calc

One-time1
  • GEO Calc Pro$1.99

Questions

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

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