Comparison

Compass Waypoint vs Smart Digital Compass

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

Head to head
About

Compass Waypoint

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A clean, free iPhone compass with no ads. Save a parking spot, campsite, hotel, trailhead, or meeting point, then follow a clear bearing back when you need it. Compass Waypoint is built for parking, hiking, camping, travel, and everyday moments when you want simple direction guidance instead of a complex map. Use it as a modern compass for quick heading checks, or save waypoints and paths when you want help returning later. Key features: - Free modern compass with heading, coordinates, altitude, speed, slope, and GPS accuracy. - Save places like parking spots, campsites, hotels, trailheads, and meeting points. - Record a path, then trace it back with distance and direction guidance. - Use AR Mode to see direction cues over your surroundings when navigating to a saved target. - Local-first by design: your waypoints and paths stay on your device by default. - No account, no ads, no social feed, and no map-first interface. Compass is built for outdoor walks, hiking, parking lots, campsites, travel days, and any moment when you want a direct bearing instead of a full map. Start with the free compass. Compass Pro is available for AR Mode and expanded save limits when you need more. Notes: - Compass guidance depends on your iPhone sensors, GPS signal, and location permission. - Path Trace Back provides bearing-and-distance guidance. It is not turn-by-turn road navigation. - Continued use of GPS in the background while recording a path can decrease battery life. Links: - Support: https://glamdring.work/app/compass - Privacy Policy: https://glamdring.work/app/compass/privacy - Terms of Use / EULA: https://glamdring.work/app/compass/terms

About

Smart Digital Compass

Features
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Digital Compass is a clean, easy-to-use compass for everyday navigation, outdoor checks, and Qibla (direction to Mecca) guidance. KEY FEATURES β€’ Real-time compass heading with direction labels (N, NE, E, …) β€’ Accuracy status so you know when readings are reliable β€’ Figure‑8 calibration guide to improve stability near magnets or electronics β€’ Qibla direction β€” uses location only while you use the app to calculate bearing toward Mecca β€’ Multiple themes, including Pro-exclusive dial styles β€’ Sound feedback and helpful accuracy tips (optional) β€’ Apple Watch companion app for compass and Qibla on your wrist β€’ 10 interface languages DIGITAL COMPASS PRO (OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION) Upgrade to unlock extra compass dial styles and premium features as they are released. Choose monthly or yearly auto-renewing plans. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings β€Ί Apple ID β€Ί Subscriptions. Restore purchases anytime with the same Apple ID. IMPORTANT Compass and Qibla results are for reference only. They depend on your device sensors and environment. Do not rely on this app alone for critical navigation, safety, or religious obligations. Stay away from strong magnetic interference when calibrating. LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://xure123-liu.github.io/DigitalCompassprivacy-policy/ Most data stays on your device. Location is used only for Qibla when you open that feature. See our Privacy Policy in the app or on the App Store listing. Support: support@digitalcompass.app

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Smart Digital Compass at 3 against Compass Waypoint's β€”. Compass Waypoint's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Compass Waypoint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Smart Digital Compass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 3 level
Compass Waypoint versus Smart Digital Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass WaypointSmart Digital Compass
PriceFreeFree
Adsβ€”No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Devicesβ€”iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size49 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerεšζ–‡ 徐学友 刘

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Compass Waypoint

Subscriptions2
  • Compass Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Compass Pro Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year
2 purchases

Smart Digital Compass

Subscriptions2
  • Digital Compass Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Digital Compass Pro Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Compass Waypoint free?
Compass Waypoint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Digital Compass free?
Smart Digital Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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