My Compass XL vs Pole Detector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My Compass XL
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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.
Pole Detector
Easily identify the north and south poles of a magnet using your smartphone's Teslameter. This tool is ideal for scientific experiments or any production involving magnets.
- Identify north and south magnetic poles
- Uses smartphone Teslameter
- Assists with magnet experiments
- Useful for magnet production
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This app makes it easy to identify the north and south pole of a magnet. Simply point the smartphone toward the magnet and it shows the pole with the help of the Teslameter. This helps with experiments or productions where magnets are used.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pole Detector at none against My Compass XL's shown. Pole Detector 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
My Compass XL ships an update every 18 months, Pole Detector every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Compass XL | Pole Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.1 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raffaele Amuso | Webcraft AG |
In-app purchases
My Compass XL
No in-app purchases
Pole Detector
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is My Compass XL free?
Is Pole Detector free?
Do My Compass XL or Pole Detector have ads?
Which is updated more often, My Compass XL or Pole Detector?
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