# GPS to SMS 2 vs Direction Compass Camera

The clearest difference is price: Direction Compass Camera at Free against GPS to SMS 2's $0.99. Direction Compass Camera also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 46 months). GPS to SMS 2's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Direction Compass Camera is free to download; GPS to SMS 2 costs $0.99 up front. Direction Compass Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GPS to SMS 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

GPS to SMS 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS to SMS 2 has 47 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of GPS to SMS 2's written reviews are positive against 75% of Direction Compass Camera's.

GPS to SMS 2 ships an update every 46 months, Direction Compass Camera every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS to SMS 2 | Direction Compass Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-to-sms-2/id959271951/reviews)** | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direction-compass-camera/id6473462900/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 46 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 3 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sabrina Holzer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450658703) | [Tigran Mkhitaryan](https://appshunter.io/developer/602761285) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS to SMS 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-to-sms-2/id959271951)

Easily share your current GPS location via SMS, WhatsApp, or email. The message includes coordinates, altitude, and a map link. It can also provide your street address and works offline for SMS.

**Highlights:** Share location via SMS, WhatsApp, or email, Includes GPS coordinates and altitude, Provides Google Maps and Apple Maps links, Displays current street address, Works offline for SMS sharing, Manually correct location data

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Direction Compass Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direction-compass-camera/id6473462900)

Overlay compass directions, location coordinates, and timestamps onto your photos. Visualize your surroundings with a compass aligned with satellite imagery or maps. Get precise GPS data in multiple formats for accurate navigation.

**Highlights:** Add compass direction to photos, Overlay GPS coordinates, Include date and time stamps, Align compass with satellite/map views, Multiple GPS coordinate formats, Capture screenshots with data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS to SMS 2 free?

GPS to SMS 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Direction Compass Camera free?

Direction Compass Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPS to SMS 2 or Direction Compass Camera?

GPS to SMS 2 is rated higher. GPS to SMS 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Direction Compass Camera averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do GPS to SMS 2 or Direction Compass Camera have ads?

Neither GPS to SMS 2 nor Direction Compass Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS to SMS 2 or Direction Compass Camera?

GPS to SMS 2 ships an update every 46 months, and Direction Compass Camera every 5 months. Most recently, GPS to SMS 2 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Direction Compass Camera on October 24, 2026.

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