Comparison

Sun Compass vs Point

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

Head to head
About

Sun Compass

Features
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Your exact GPS coordinates, a true compass heading, and the sun's position for the spot you are standing on — all on one screen, all read straight from your iPhone's own sensors. Most compass apps stop at a needle. This one is built like an instrument: latitude and longitude in DD, DMS or DDM, barometric altitude, speed, true and magnetic heading with declination, live accuracy in metres, and an astronomical sun calculator that runs entirely on device. The core readings keep working with no signal — GPS, compass and barometer do not need the internet. WHAT YOU GET - Read your precise position in DD, DMS or DDM, copy it to the clipboard, and send it to anyone as a tappable map link in two taps - Know exactly which way you are facing with a smooth compass rose showing true heading, magnetic heading and declination - See where the sun is right now — solar altitude, azimuth, sunrise and sunset calculated for your exact coordinates and date - Check your elevation from the barometer, plus speed and horizontal and vertical accuracy, on a full instrument panel - Record a walk, hike or drive as a route with live distance and time, then replay the finished track on the map - Drop named waypoints with notes and watch the live distance to each one change as you move PERFECT FOR - Hikers, trail runners and campers who need elevation, heading and a marked way back - Photographers and gardeners planning around sunrise, sunset and where the light will fall - Travellers and road trippers who want a log of where they have been and a fast way to share a pin - Anyone who has to give a driver, a friend or a rescue service an exact coordinate instead of a vague address WHY NOT JUST USE THE BUILT-IN COMPASS APP? It shows a heading and a rough coordinate, and that is the end of it. There is no solar altitude or azimuth, no saved waypoints, no recorded route with replay, no barometric instrument panel, no area measurement, and no way to hand someone a clean location card. Everything here sits in one place, formatted the way navigators actually read it. A NOTE ON ACCURACY Readings come from consumer iPhone GPS and sensors. They are excellent for hiking, travel and everyday orientation, but they are not survey-grade or aviation-grade, and the app should not be your only tool in a genuine emergency. PRIVACY Your coordinates, routes, waypoints and history are stored on your device and nowhere else. No account, no sign-up, no ads, no cloud sync, no tracking. The only network request is the optional weather lookup, which sends your coordinates to the weather provider when you open the Weather screen. FULL ACCESS Full Access unlocks unlimited waypoints (three are free), route recording with map replay, live weather for your position, satellite and hybrid map styles, the two-point distance calculator, the flight seat guide, field area measurement on the map, and the shareable location card. It is available as a weekly subscription, a yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase — choose one at the paywall and everything unlocks instantly. Open the app, allow location once, and your coordinates, heading and sun times are on screen before you take your first step. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Questions? tphuc.work@gmail.com

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Point

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Your waypoints. Your screen. One tap to save them. Point makes recording waypoints quick and easy. Customize point names, icons and colors, and build the interface you use to capture them: choose which buttons to show and prepare a dedicated screen for each activity. BUILD YOUR OWN CAPTURE SCREEN Create profiles with 2 to 12 buttons. Four large controls for a trip, or a richer grid for a hike or a field survey. The interface adapts to the number of buttons you choose. Keep what matters within reach: viewpoints, trail junctions, water, stops, access points, places to check and anything you want to remember. Give each button a name, a color and an icon from a catalog of thousands of symbols, with search and categories. TAP TO SAVE, LONG PRESS TO ADD DETAIL During a session, just tap the dedicated button to record a waypoint. Large buttons, distinct colors and recognizable icons make the right control easy to find. A visual flash, vibration and sound confirm the capture. Each button can have 2 to 12 additional choices, each with its own name, icon and color. For example, a “Stop” button could offer “Parking”, “Picnic area” and “Campsite”. Long press to add photos and voice notes straight away, or specify the point by selecting one of the options. A PROFILE FOR EVERY ACTIVITY Prepare different interfaces for hiking, cycling, motorcycle rides, camper trips, exploring and fieldwork. Choose your profile before starting and find the controls you need. Each profile also remembers whether to start the GPS track together with the session. USE ALONGSIDE YOUR FAVORITE APPS Point can accompany the apps you already use for maps, routes and outdoor activities. Open it whenever you want to mark a place. Collect waypoints on their own or record a GPS track as well. Open a waypoint in Google Maps and save it to your lists directly from there. ADD DETAILS, FIND AND SHARE YOUR PLACES Add text notes, photos and voice recordings to your waypoints. Review points on the map and browse saved sessions. Export waypoints and tracks as GPX, or as KML for import into Google My Maps on a computer. The complete ZIP export also includes photos, voice notes and a CSV index. Import GPX files into your archive with a preview before saving. GPX files exported by Point also preserve waypoint icons, colors and labels. Photos and voice notes are included in the ZIP, not in the GPX file or the My Maps import. Point puts capturing a place at the heart of the experience, with an interface you build around your needs. FREE TRIAL AND POINT PRO Try every feature with 3 sessions in total and up to 6 waypoints per session. All profiles, up to 12 customizable buttons with additional choices, photos, voice notes, maps, GPS tracks, GPX import and exports are available during the trial. Point Pro unlocks unlimited sessions and waypoints with a single in-app purchase. No subscription. Saved data remains available to view and export after the trial ends. A session counts toward the trial when you save its first waypoint or start the GPS track. Opening an empty session does not use your allowance. Deleting data does not restore the free allowance.

Screenshots

Sun Compass4 screens
Point4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Point at every 2 days against Sun Compass's monthly. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sun Compass sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Point sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sun Compass ships an update monthly, Point every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Sun Compass versus Point: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSun CompassPoint
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuc PhamGiuseppe La Guardia

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Sun Compass

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Premium$3.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Annual Premium$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99
1 purchases

Point

One-time1
  • Point Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Sun Compass free?
Sun Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Point free?
Point is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sun Compass or Point have ads?
Neither Sun Compass nor Point shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sun Compass or Point?
Sun Compass ships an update monthly, and Point every 2 days. Most recently, Sun Compass was updated on October 7, 2026 and Point on October 4, 2026.

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