# Bearing Camera vs Nav Camera

The clearest difference is price: Bearing Camera at Free against Nav Camera's $3.99. Bearing Camera also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). Nav Camera's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 40%) and chart position (#88 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Bearing Camera is free to download; Nav Camera costs $3.99 up front. Nav Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bearing Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bearing Camera ships an update every 23 months, Nav Camera every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bearing Camera | Nav Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nav-camera/id865293820/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **34** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **61.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Every 12 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#88** |
| Size | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Looped Picture Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/329729606) | [Craig Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/286743884) |

## What reviewers say

### Bearing Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearing-camera/id815039434)

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.

**Highlights:** Point camera to check direction, Displays orientation in 32 directions, Easy to use interface, Uses iPhone's electronic compass, Records positional direction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nav Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nav-camera/id865293820)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Capture photos and videos with integrated geo-location data overlays. Add custom notes and choose from various display options and formats. Ideal for professional documentation and field use.

**Highlights:** Geo-location data overlays (date, time, position, altitude, datum, bearing), Customizable notes up to four lines, Movie recording with real-time overlay updates, Multiple reticle options, Colored lens filters, Support for various position formats (MGRS, UTM, etc.)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Datum Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bearing Camera free?

Bearing Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nav Camera free?

Nav Camera costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Bearing Camera or Nav Camera have ads?

Neither Bearing Camera nor Nav Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bearing Camera or Nav Camera?

Bearing Camera ships an update every 23 months, and Nav Camera every 12 months. Most recently, Bearing Camera was updated on September 16, 2026 and Nav Camera on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*