Comparison

Smart Digital 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

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 • Real-time compass heading with direction labels (N, NE, E, …) • Accuracy status so you know when readings are reliable • Figure‑8 calibration guide to improve stability near magnets or electronics • Qibla direction — uses location only while you use the app to calculate bearing toward Mecca • Multiple themes, including Pro-exclusive dial styles • Sound feedback and helpful accuracy tips (optional) • Apple Watch companion app for compass and Qibla on your wrist • 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 › Apple ID › 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

About

GEO Calc

Features
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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

Smart Digital Compass4 screens
GEO Calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Digital Compass at none against GEO Calc's shown. GEO Calc's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Smart Digital Compass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and GEO Calc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Smart Digital Compass versus GEO Calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Digital CompassGEO Calc
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer学友 刘Lior Zukman

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Smart Digital Compass

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

GEO Calc

One-time1
  • GEO Calc Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Smart Digital Compass free?
Smart Digital Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GEO Calc free?
GEO Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart Digital Compass or GEO Calc have ads?
GEO Calc shows ads; Smart Digital Compass does not.

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