Comparison

My Compass XL vs CloudViewer X

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

Head to head
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

CloudViewer X

Connect and manage all your smart cameras within a single application. This utility provides a centralized platform for smart camera integration.

Highlights
  • Connect smart cameras
  • Manage cameras in one app
  • Centralized platform
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CloudViewer X is the best solution for smart cameras. CloudViewer X app is designed to connect all the smart camera in one app.

Screenshots

My Compass XL2 screens
CloudViewer X3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CloudViewer X at none against My Compass XL's shown. CloudViewer X also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 18 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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, CloudViewer X monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
My Compass XL versus CloudViewer X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Compass XLCloudViewer X
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—21.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—54 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaffaele Amuso定达 郑

In-app purchases

None

My Compass XL

No in-app purchases

None

CloudViewer X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Compass XL free?
My Compass XL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CloudViewer X free?
CloudViewer X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Compass XL or CloudViewer X have ads?
My Compass XL shows ads; CloudViewer X does not.
Which is updated more often, My Compass XL or CloudViewer X?
My Compass XL ships an update every 18 months, and CloudViewer X monthly. Most recently, My Compass XL was updated on October 19, 2026 and CloudViewer X on October 24, 2026.

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