Comparison

My Compass XL vs FMS Admin Controller

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

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About

My Compass XL

Features

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Compass XL is a tool to search bearings (azimuth) using the device built-in magnetic sensors and the device GPS. You can also easy switch from true North and magnetic North. The compass accuracy depends on the performance of your device. If it works perfectly, this means your sensors are perfect, too. If it is inaccurate, please check that you aren't being affected by a magnetic field and the sensors become weakened by age.

About

FMS Admin Controller

Features

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Manage multiple FileMaker servers Control database server and custom web publishing configurations. Easily manage databases, users and schedules.

Screenshots

My Compass XL2 screens

FMS Admin Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FMS Admin Controller at none against My Compass XL's shown. FMS Admin Controller also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 18 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Compass XL ships an update every 18 months, FMS Admin Controller every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

My Compass XL versus FMS Admin Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	My Compass XL	FMS Admin Controller
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 18 months	Every 10 days — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	12.2
Further details — not scored
Size	27 MB	82 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Raffaele Amuso	1-More-Thing Group SPRL

In-app purchases

None

My Compass XL

No in-app purchases

None

FMS Admin Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Compass XL free?

My Compass XL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is FMS Admin Controller free?

FMS Admin Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do My Compass XL or FMS Admin Controller have ads?

My Compass XL shows ads; FMS Admin Controller does not.

Which is updated more often, My Compass XL or FMS Admin Controller?

My Compass XL ships an update every 18 months, and FMS Admin Controller every 10 days. Most recently, My Compass XL was updated on October 2, 2026 and FMS Admin Controller on October 3, 2026.