Comparison

Kotel Direction Compass vs Archies Explorer

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

Head to head
About

Kotel Direction Compass

Features
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This App show the direction the the Western Wall. (Kotel)

About

Archies Explorer

Features
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Meet Archies Explorer β€” the walk tracker and star finder built for curious dogs and their humans. Go for a walk and track every step with live GPS mapping, distance, pace, and HealthKit integration. When the sun goes down, point your phone at the sky and explore 8,834 real stars and all 7 visible planets β€” Earth not included, you're standing on it. WALK TRACKER β€’ Live GPS route map with distance, duration, and pace β€’ HealthKit step counting and active minutes β€’ Walk history with streaks and lifetime stats β€’ Background location tracking STAR FINDER β€’ 8,834 stars from the HYG astronomical catalog β€’ All 7 planets with real-time positions, verified against the actual sky β€’ Star colors, magnitudes, and distances β€’ Rich mythology and science for every object β€’ Tap any star or planet to learn more EXPLORE β€’ Discover nearby parks and trails β€’ View your past walk routes on the map β€’ Search any location and get directions EXPLORER PRO (one-time purchase, no subscription) β€’ Constellation overlays drawn on the live sky β€’ Tonight's Sky with moon phase at a glance β€’ ISS tracker and meteor shower calendar β€’ Dog-friendly places on the Explore map β€’ New sky features added regularly Part of the Archies Universe β€” built by a dad and his Miniature Schnauzer, figuring it out together.

Screenshots

Kotel Direction Compass3 screens
Archies Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kotel Direction Compass at none against Archies Explorer's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Archies Explorer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kotel Direction Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kotel Direction Compass ships an update every 9 days, Archies Explorer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Kotel Direction Compass versus Archies Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKotel Direction CompassArchies Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better15.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size39 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDerek ManoimRobert E. Farney

In-app purchases

None

Kotel Direction Compass

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Archies Explorer

One-time1
  • Archies Explorer Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Kotel Direction Compass free?
Kotel Direction Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Archies Explorer free?
Archies Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kotel Direction Compass or Archies Explorer have ads?
Neither Kotel Direction Compass nor Archies Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kotel Direction Compass or Archies Explorer?
Kotel Direction Compass ships an update every 9 days, and Archies Explorer every 5 days. Most recently, Kotel Direction Compass was updated on October 31, 2026 and Archies Explorer on November 5, 2026.

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