Comparison

My Compass XL vs Caliperly

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

Caliperly

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Caliperly is a unit converter designed with precise movement—every detail serves a purpose. THE DIFFERENCE Most converters are calculators with a unit dropdown. Caliperly is a precision instrument. The interface features visual caliper jaws that respond to your touch. Swipe to adjust values and watch the jaws move. It's tactile, intuitive, and unlike anything else on the App Store. FRACTIONS MODE Woodworkers, machinists, and makers: this is for you. Toggle between decimal (5.25) and fractional display (5 ¼). Enter measurements the way your tape measure reads them. Supports 1/16" precision. No more mental math. WIDGET-FIRST Convert without opening the app. Add Caliperly to your home screen or lock screen. Glance at your last conversion or tap to open directly to a specific category. The widget shows the same precision instrument aesthetic as the full app. 10 CATEGORIES - Length — inches, feet, meters, centimeters, millimeters, yards, miles, kilometers - Mass — pounds, ounces, kilograms, grams, stones, tons (US/UK/metric labeled) - Temperature — Fahrenheit, Celsius, Kelvin - Volume — gallons (US/UK labeled), liters, fluid ounces, cups, pints, quarts - Area — square feet, square meters, acres, hectares - Speed — mph, km/h, knots, m/s - Time — seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks - Data — bytes, KB, MB, GB, TB (binary/decimal toggle) - Pressure — psi, bar, pascal, atmosphere - Energy — joules, calories, BTU, kilowatt-hours DESIGNED WITH INTENT No ads. No clutter. No generic calculator aesthetic. Caliperly draws inspiration from precision instruments—the kind you'd find in a watchmaker's workshop. Brushed metal textures, jewel-red accents, and typography that feels engraved, not printed. FEATURES - Visual caliper jaws that move as you adjust values - Fractions mode with ⅛ and ¼ keys on the keypad - Jog dial—swipe horizontally for fine adjustments - Precision lock—control significant digits - Favorites—save your most-used conversions - History—50 recent conversions - Home screen widgets (small, medium, large) - Lock screen widgets - Copy results with one tap - VoiceOver accessible - Works offline PRO (Optional) Unlock unlimited favorites and five premium instrument themes: Anodized, Graphite, Brushed Steel, Matte Black, and Brass. — Caliperly. It's a caliper, not a calculator.

Screenshots

My Compass XL2 screens
Caliperly3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Caliperly at none against My Compass XL's shown. My Compass XL's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
My Compass XL versus Caliperly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Compass XLCaliperly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 18 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaffaele AmusoMoshiu Tomonata Knox Ii

In-app purchases

None

My Compass XL

No in-app purchases

None

Caliperly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Compass XL free?
My Compass XL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Caliperly free?
Caliperly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Compass XL or Caliperly have ads?
My Compass XL shows ads; Caliperly does not.

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