# Arrow to Pin: Qibla Compass — Qibla Compass & Direction

> Qibla Compass & Direction (iPhone/iPad app by Hicham GAJGAOU.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-to-pin-qibla-compass/id6758626355 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hicham GAJGAOU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874030841)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 11 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish and 4 more
- Released: 2026-02-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-28
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-to-pin-qibla-compass/id6758626355/reviews.md

## What is Arrow to Pin?

Arrow to Pin: a precision compass that points you toward any destination on Earth, with a built-in sun and moon tracker. Find the Qibla, navigate back to your car, photograph the perfect sunrise, plan a moonlit hike. Works completely offline. Universal iPhone and iPad app.

One compass, every direction. Pick a destination, hold up your phone, follow the colored sector. The dial points directly toward your target with real-time accuracy.

PERFECT FOR
• MUSLIMS: Find the Qibla direction toward Mecca, anywhere on Earth, accurate during travel and Hajj/Umrah
• PHOTOGRAPHERS: Plan golden hour, blue hour, twilights, and moon phases for sky shots
• HIKERS & CAMPERS: Track moonlight for night camps, sunrise for early starts, sunset for safe descents
• TRAVELERS: Navigate back to your hotel, parked car, hiking trailhead, or any saved spot
• PILGRIMS: Point toward Jerusalem, the Vatican, Bodh Gaya, Lumbini, or any sacred destination
• OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS: Astronomical bearing for stargazing, sailing, or off-grid exploration
• ANYONE: Save a custom point and navigate back to it later, completely offline

◆ THE COMPASS
• Dense graduations with degree numbers and cardinal letters (N/E/S/W)
• Colored sector + target marker: red when far, orange when close, green when aligned
• Progressive vibration as you get closer
• Green checkmark + "Arrived" when you reach your destination
• Built-in level indicator in the center of the dial
• Sun and moon markers on the compass dial with dashed azimuth lines

◆ ASTRO - SUN TRACKER
• 24-hour solar arc animation
• Sunrise, sunset, solar noon with exact times
• Civil, nautical, and astronomical twilights
• Day length, azimuth, and elevation
• NOAA algorithm (±1 minute accuracy, verified against NASA JPL)

◆ ASTRO - MOON TRACKER
• 24-hour lunar arc animation
• Moonrise, moonset, transit, illumination percentage
• All 8 lunar phases with exact dates
• Lunar day, orbital position, Earth-Moon distance
• Jean Meeus algorithm, verified against NASA JPL Horizons

◆ ASTRO - SKY COMPASS
• Full compass with sun and moon markers positioned by azimuth
• Built-in level indicator with roll/pitch ball
• Real-time heading display with cardinal direction

◆ ONLINE LANDMARKS CATALOG
Browse arrowtopin.com/landmarks for famous mosques, cathedrals, Buddhist/Hindu/Sikh/Shinto temples, world wonders, towers, castles, monuments, museums, NFL/soccer/NBA/NHL/Olympic stadiums, tennis courts, mountains, volcanoes, government buildings, and natural wonders. One tap to add to your library.

◆ ADD YOUR OWN PLACES
• Tap + then choose Manual (create a custom point) or Library (browse the in-app catalog)
• Place by tapping the map, typing coordinates with scroll-wheel pickers, or by Current Location
• Add name, alternative name (any script), photo, country
• ~11 cm precision

◆ ORGANIZE YOUR POINTS
• Long-press a point for Edit, Share, Favorite, Delete
• Swipe left to delete quickly

◆ CUSTOMIZABLE SETTINGS
• Alignment sensitivity, GPS accuracy warning, arrival distance
• Haptics and sound on/off
• Metric (km) or imperial (mi, ft) units
• Keep screen on during navigation

◆ PRIVACY & SECURITY
Your saved points stay on your device. No cloud sync. No account required. GPS readings processed on-device by iOS Core Location.
Optional 4-digit App Lock with PIN, hashed locally with SHA-256 in the iOS Keychain.
Export your points to a portable JSON file. Import them on another device.

◆ WORKS OFFLINE
All compass and astronomical calculations run on-device. No server, no cloud. Works in airplane mode, in the desert, at sea, anywhere. GPS and magnetometer are all you need.

◆ UNIVERSAL iPHONE & iPAD
One download covers both. iPad-adaptive layout with larger fonts, wider lists, bigger touch targets, roomier compass.

◆ FREE WITH ADS
Every feature is free, supported by ads. Manage your ad preferences anytime in Settings → Legal → Ad Preferences.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 3.0 — 2026-05-11

Periodic update for bug fixes and UX improvements.

### 1.05 — 2026-02-08

- Added a new library featuring sacred places, tourist attractions, and curated geographic points.
- A cleaner, more organized Home screen.
- User experience improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.04 — 2026-02-07

Improved GPS permission handling: a clear message now appears when location access is denied, with a direct link to Settings. Minor stability improvements.

### 1.01 — 2026-02-06

No release notes.

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All apps by Hicham GAJGAOU: https://appshunter.io/developer/1874030841

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