Bearing Camera vs CompassTip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Bearing Camera
Easily check direction by pointing your phone's camera. Displays orientation in 32 directions, perfect for recording positions relative to a central point. Uses the device's electronic compass for navigation.
- Point camera to check direction
- Displays orientation in 32 directions
- Easy to use interface
- Uses iPhone's electronic compass
- Records positional direction
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You can check the direction by simply point the camera. Very easy to use! Launch the app and Just point the camera! Direction will be displayed in 32 orientation. For example, you can easily be recorded on the photographic which any position is whether the direction from the center of the room. #This app is using the electronic compass of the iPhone. It is not possible to determine the direction accurately by the environment.
CompassTip
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CompassTip app features an augmented reality virtual 3D compass presented on the live camera feed of your device. Easily find your point of interest via your camera and also through the focus eyelet in the middle of the compass. From there, you can read the compass directions without having to lift your head or shift your eyes to away from your point of interest. The compass also features a map that automatically updates as you move your device. The app features a unique responsive compass where the indicators tilt and move according to the tilt of your device. The indicators are designed to tilt and move in a way that display intuitive directions in 3D space. For example, normal standard compasses and standard indicators of direction have a fixed arrow that points downwards when you have your device held vertically in front of you even if that direction is directly behind you. Arrows pointing straight up when you are facing straight ahead are more intuitive than arrows that point straight down when it is meant to be pointing behind you. The tilting of the compass also provides intuitive visual feedback on how much you are tilting your device. CompassTip is designed to tilt that arrow so that it points inwards towards the screen to indicate a direction that is behind you, and this happens accurately and smoothly as you move your device around. This is coupled with augmented reality so that you can view what you are pointing at and have a proper indication of directions in relation to your camera. The app also lets you adjust the camera (digital) zoom to aid you in visually finding your point of interest. Key features: β’ Augmented reality compass with 3D direction needles that also moves according to the tilt of your device; β’ A map that is synchronized to your current location and heading, which automatically updates as you move your device; β’ Adjustable map size; β’ Ability to adjust the camera zoom; β’ Ability to turn AR on and off; β’ Ability to share a screenshot of your compass screen; and β’ Information display that includes current heading, longitude, latitude and elevation. This app uses an in-app credit system called, CompassTip Beans. You earn CompassTip Beans by interacting with advertisements or making consumable in-app purchases that top-up the number of beans. You may then exchange and redeem these beans for other features in the app including activating ad-free periods. The app offers the following consumable items: β’ Title: Purchase 10000 Beans - Description: Adds 10000 CompassTip Beans to your account - Price: (Please check the app or the App Store for the latest price as it may be subject to change) β’ Title: Purchase 200 Beans - Description: Adds 200 CompassTip Beans to your account - Price: (Please check the app or the App Store for the latest price as it may be subject to change) For more information, please see our Terms of Use (https://compasstip.com/terms) and Privacy Policy (https://compasstip.com/privacy-policy).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bearing Camera at none against CompassTip's 4. Bearing Camera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). CompassTip's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 23 months). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. CompassTip sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Bearing Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bearing Camera ships an update every 23 months, CompassTip every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bearing Camera | CompassTip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 3 months β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 248 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Looped Picture Company | Tanadium Pte. Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Bearing Camera
No in-app purchases
CompassTip
- Ad-Free Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Ad-Free Annual Subscription$5.991 Year
- Purchase 200 Beans$1.99
- Purchase 10000 Beans$59.99
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