Comparison

Smart Digital Compass vs GPS Compass

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 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

About

GPS Compass

Features
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GPS Compass is a simple and practical compass and outdoor location tool designed to help you check direction, location, altitude, GPS speed, sunrise and sunset times, moon phase, and level information in one place. Whether you are traveling, walking, camping, driving, cycling, hiking, or exploring a new place, GPS Compass provides clear reference information to help you better understand your surroundings. Main Features Real-Time Compass Check your current direction, heading, and compass angle with a clean and easy-to-read interface. Location Information View your current latitude, longitude, altitude, and related location details for daily travel and outdoor reference. Saved Locations Save important places such as parking spots, meeting points, camping locations, photo spots, or places you may want to visit again. GPS Speed View your current movement speed for walking, cycling, driving, running, and other outdoor activities. Level Tool Use the built-in level tool to check horizontal and vertical angles for simple daily measurement needs. Sunrise and Sunset Check sunrise and sunset information based on your current location to help plan outdoor activities, photography, travel, or daily schedules. Moon Phase View the current moon phase and related lunar information for night activities, outdoor observation, and personal reference. Altitude Information Display your current altitude information for hiking, climbing, travel, and outdoor exploration. Why Choose GPS Compass GPS Compass combines multiple useful tools into one lightweight app. You can quickly check direction, location, speed, altitude, sunrise and sunset, moon phase, and level information without switching between different apps. The app focuses on a clean interface and simple operation, making it easy to use in daily life, travel, and outdoor situations. Location Permission GPS Compass may request location permission to display your current location, altitude, GPS speed, sunrise and sunset times, and to help you save selected locations. Location information is used to provide app features and can be managed at any time in iOS Settings. Note: Compass, GPS speed, altitude, sunrise and sunset, and moon phase information are provided for general reference only. Accuracy may vary depending on device sensors, GPS signal, network conditions, and surrounding environment.

Screenshots

Smart Digital Compass4 screens
GPS Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPS Compass at none against Smart Digital Compass's 2. Smart Digital Compass's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Smart Digital Compass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GPS Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 3 level
Smart Digital Compass versus GPS Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Digital CompassGPS Compass
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB64 MB
Age rating4++4
Developer学友 εˆ˜ι’– ιΎ™

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Smart Digital Compass

Subscriptions2
  • Digital Compass Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Digital Compass Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
None

GPS Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Digital Compass free?
Smart Digital Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Compass free?
GPS Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Digital Compass or GPS Compass have ads?
Neither Smart Digital Compass nor GPS Compass shows ads.

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