Compass vs LiveHeight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass
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**Compass is the all-in-one outdoor tool for hikers, cyclists, and explorers.** Accurate magnetic north, GPS speedometer, altitude tracking, activity recording — all in a minimalist, sunlight-readable interface. Core features work fully offline. **Precision Magnetic Compass** - Real-time 360° rotating dial tracking magnetic north - 8 cardinal/intercardinal directions with 1° accuracy - Haptic feedback at each major bearing transition - Built-in level: crosshair shifts with tilt, turns gold when flat **GPS & Coordinates** - Latitude / longitude in DMS format (degrees, minutes, seconds) - Live GPS accuracy and altitude readout - Automatic reverse geocoding — see your location name in real time **Sensor Data Dashboard** - Altitude trend chart (last 30 readings) - Barometric pressure: hPa / kPa / mmHg / PSI - 3-axis magnetometer readings (X/Y/Z in μT) - Boiling point calculator based on current air pressure - Live weather: temperature, humidity, wind speed & direction (Beaufort scale) **Activity Tracker** - 5 types: Walking, Running, Hiking, Cycling, Driving - Real-time route map (Standard / Satellite / Hybrid) - Tracks duration, distance, speed, steps, and calories - Activity history with full route replay **GPS Speedometer** - Analog dial style, up to 300 km/h - Gold sweep arc highlights current speed range - HUD mode: horizontally flipped for windshield projection - Stats: avg speed, top speed, distance, accuracy **Geo Photo Watermark** - Auto-stamp photos with GPS coordinates, altitude, location, temperature & date - Dark / light card style toggle - High-resolution composite saved to Photos library (Pro) **Pro Subscription** - Ad-free · Unlimited activity records · Save geo photos - 3-day free trial · Cancel anytime **About Payment** Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. Renewal charges will be applied to your account within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. After purchase, you can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://hk.wuiyou.com/about/en/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://hk.wuiyou.com/about/en/terms.html
LiveHeight
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LiveHeight turns your iPhone's built-in barometer into a precision altimeter that reveals altitude changes as small as a few centimeters, live, on a clean dashboard with a real-time sparkline. PRECISION ALTITUDE • Live altitude from the iPhone's barometric sensor • Altitude above sea level, fused from GPS and the barometer • Real-time sparkline to watch every rise and fall • Metric or imperial units STORM WATCH (works offline) • Tracks atmospheric pressure trends to warn you before storms roll in • No signal needed, built for the backcountry • Optional background monitoring, off by default and fully under your control BUILT FOR HIKING • Track a hike and save it to Apple Health as a workout • Topographic maps and 3D terrain views • Elevation profiles and terrain lookups for the trail ahead • Hike prep cards with the essentials before you set off • Outdoor conversion tool for multiple occasions • Sunset times so you know how much daylight is left • Emergency mode: continuous location tracking, then a power-saving standby that keeps your position findable for days so rescuers can reach you PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no ads, no tracking • Your readings stay on your device • Health data is never sold or shared Whether you're chasing a summit, watching the weather turn, or just curious how high you are right now, LiveHeight gives you the numbers instantly and accurately.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LiveHeight at none against Compass's 2. LiveHeight also leads on ads (none vs shown). Compass's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.5). 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. Compass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LiveHeight asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Compass | LiveHeight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Welove Games Co., Ltd. | Shyam Steenhaut |
In-app purchases
Compass
- Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Premium Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
LiveHeight
No in-app purchases









