Compass Map@ vs Simple Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass Map@
This application combines a compass with augmented reality mapping to display your GPS information, including address, coordinates, altitude, and speed. It offers features like flashlight, photo-taking capabilities, and adjustable map layers. The compass accurately shows cardinal directions and north.
- Augmented Reality Map
- Current Location GPS Data
- Compass with True/Magnetic North
- Flashlight
- Take Photos
- Change Map Layers
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Compass Map combine Compass and Augmented Reality Map, when you press "current location". your GPS information(address,latitude,longitude,altitude,speed) will be shown on the map. Map function: - Augmented Reality - Flashlight - Can take a photo - Can change Map layers - current address will show on the Map - if there are network,the address will update periodically - if there are GPS, altitude and speed will update periodically Compass function: - shows direction of north, south, east and west - shows the true north,magnetic north - Large numbers and large rotating bezel - It’s FREE
Simple Compass
This application provides a straightforward and easy-to-read compass with a large display for direction and heading. Its minimalist design ensures a user-friendly experience for quick navigation.
- Large display for easy reading
- Shows direction and heading
- Simple and intuitive design
- Free to use
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Simple Compass Simple Compass-Free is a super simple compass that is very easy to read with a huge display showing you the direction and heading. Its simple design makes it awesome!. Please rate us if you like it and share it with your friends!.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compass Map@ at 67% against Simple Compass's 25%. Compass Map@ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 18 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Compass Map@ ships an update every 3 months, Simple Compass every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass Map@ | Simple Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.1 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | yuan hung Huang | Ramalingam Sivaramakrishnan |
Customer experience
Compass Map@
Simple Compass
In-app purchases
Compass Map@
No in-app purchases
Simple Compass
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Compass Map@ free?
Is Simple Compass free?
Do Compass Map@ or Simple Compass have ads?
Which is updated more often, Compass Map@ or Simple Compass?
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