Comparison

BTS NodeB vs Sun Compass

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

Head to head
About

BTS NodeB

This application provides information about Vinaphone's Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) and Node B sites. It is designed for users who need to access or understand the network infrastructure of Vinaphone.

Highlights
  • Vinaphone BTS information
  • Node B site details
  • Network infrastructure data
  • Mobile network site locator
Features
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Vinaphone BTS Node B

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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

Screenshots

BTS NodeB4 screens
Sun Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BTS NodeB at none against Sun Compass's 5. BTS NodeB also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. BTS NodeB asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BTS NodeB ships an update every 2 weeks, Sun Compass monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BTS NodeB versus Sun Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBTS NodeBSun Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS6.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTRAN TRUNG CHUYENPhuc Pham

In-app purchases

None

BTS NodeB

No 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

Questions

Is BTS NodeB free?
BTS NodeB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sun Compass free?
Sun Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BTS NodeB or Sun Compass have ads?
Neither BTS NodeB nor Sun Compass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BTS NodeB or Sun Compass?
BTS NodeB ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sun Compass monthly. Most recently, BTS NodeB was updated on September 29, 2026 and Sun Compass on October 7, 2026.

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