方位計犬 vs FULL COMPASS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
方位計犬
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iPhoneを携帯用コンパスとして利用することができるアプリです。方位針をわんちゃんの大好きなソーセージで表現しました。iPhoneの傾きと現在地の地図を確認でき、目的地までの徒歩でのルート検索できます。徒歩で（または犬と）散歩する時地図の確認に最適です。（注意）iPod Touchはセンサーが無いので使えません。
FULL COMPASS
This app provides high-precision navigation with a compass, level gauge, altimeter, and GPS coordinates. It supports both Japanese and English direction labels and offers customizable display styles. It also includes a special feature for finding lucky directions during traditional Japanese festivals.
- High-precision compass
- Level gauge and altimeter
- Latitude/longitude display
- Japanese and English direction labels
- Customizable design styles
- Eho-maki compass for festivals
- Offline functionality
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This compass allows you to instantly switch between Japanese directions ("東西南北") and English abbreviations ("NESW") with a single tap. It not only shows directions but also functions as a level gauge, altimeter, latitude/longitude display, and smartphone tilt indicator. The compass supports 16 directional points and displays both cardinal names and precise angles in degrees (0–360°). You can switch the language between Japanese and English via the menu. In addition to vertical and horizontal leveling, the app graphically displays the phone's tilt using four gyro indicators. You can choose between two design styles: a mechanical "Gray Metallic" or a classic "Black". These can be changed from the settings menu. It also serves as an "Eho‑maki Compass" for Setsubun, helping you find the lucky direction to eat your Eho-maki. The directions "North-northwest", "Northeast by east", "South-southeast", and "Southwest by west" are available in Japanese. In 2026, Setsubun falls on February 3rd. The lucky direction for Eho-maki is South-southeast. Use this app to easily find that direction and enjoy your Setsubun traditions! We've resolved an issue where the app could be installed on devices lacking a magnetic sensor. ※Please note: the compass function requires a magnetic sensor and may not work properly on unsupported devices. We also added a new feature that detects environments where compass readings are unstable and provides troubleshooting guidance. Additional features include the ability to hide banner ads and use the app offline, perfect for use in the mountains or by the sea. Give it a try
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: 方位計犬 at none against FULL COMPASS's shown. FULL COMPASS's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
方位計犬 ships an update every 10 months, FULL COMPASS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 方位計犬 | FULL COMPASS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (34 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 34 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 200 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tetsuya Morikawa | hiroyuki uchida |
In-app purchases
方位計犬
No in-app purchases
FULL COMPASS
No in-app purchases
