# 3D Compass Max — A beautiful compass

> A 3D compass app for iPhone and iPad using device sensors to find true north. (iPhone/iPad app by Spherical Horizon, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-compass-max/id552702943 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Spherical Horizon, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/552702946)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese and 3 more
- Released: 2012-08-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-compass-max/id552702943/reviews.md

## What is 3D Compass Max?

A 3D compass for the iPhone 4+ and iPads.  It uses the accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyroscope to point north no matter what orientation your device is in - even upside down!

Use it to find true north when you're in the woods.  Use it to find up when you're lost in a snow cave.  Or just have fun.

3D Compass Max uses OpenGL for lightning fast rendering and state of the art signal processing for fast and smooth compass operation.

## Key features

- 3D compass functionality
- Utilizes accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyroscope
- Points north in any device orientation
- Fast rendering with OpenGL
- State-of-the-art signal processing

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-compass-max/id552702943/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Not entirely accurate

*2013-09-14, version 02*

I haven't tried any other compass apps yet. This one is very slick, floating like the "8-ball" in the Apollo spacecraft. But it is not entirely accurate (compared to a physical compass). I don't know if this is due to the app, the sensors in my iPad, or some unknown magnetic field near where I've tested. The arrow usually points in a northward direction, off by about 5 or 10 degrees. Sometimes I've seen it point in a wildly wrong direction, perhaps slowly floating around to north, if one waits long enough.

## Frequently asked questions about 3D Compass Max

### What devices is 3D Compass Max compatible with?

3D Compass Max is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It requires iOS 4 or later.

### How accurate is 3D Compass Max?

The app uses the accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyroscope to accurately point north regardless of device orientation, even upside down.

### Does 3D Compass Max require an internet connection?

The description does not specify offline functionality, but compass apps typically rely on device sensors and do not require an internet connection for basic operation.

### What is the price of 3D Compass Max?

3D Compass Max is a paid app priced at $0.99.

### When was 3D Compass Max last updated?

The app was last updated on June 14, 2020, with version 04.

### What is the age rating for 3D Compass Max?

3D Compass Max has an age rating of 4+.

### What do users like about 3D Compass Max?

Based on the single rating available, the app has received a perfect 5.0 stars, suggesting users appreciate its functionality and accuracy.

### Does 3D Compass Max have ads?

The provided data does not indicate the presence of advertisements in 3D Compass Max.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 04 — 2020-06-14

Update to new iOS SDK and support new devices.

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