# Bearing Compass: Sail & Hike

> Bearing Compass: Sail & Hike (iPhone/iPad app by DAVID JOHN EVANS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearing-compass-sail-and-hike/id6758670638 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DAVID JOHN EVANS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801935729)
- Category: Navigation
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 42 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-09-14
- Data updated: 2026-09-16
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearing-compass-sail-and-hike/id6758670638/reviews.md

## What is Bearing Compass?

Precision Compass Navigation for Sailing, Hiking & Outdoor Exploration
Bearing Compass transforms your device into an advanced hand-bearing compass using your camera, making landmark bearings easy and course monitoring accurate and straightforward. 
Dual View Modes:
	• Camera View: Overlay accurate bearings directly onto the real-world landscape for pinpoint bearings.
	     • Pinch-to-Zoom: Frame distant landmarks instantly using digital camera zoom. 
        • Compass View: A clean, realistic compass dial designed for maximum battery saving on long trips.
Accuracy diagnostics 
	• Know When To Trust Your Bearing
	• Magnetic Interference Alerts: Color-coded bearing stability indicators (White, Cyan, Yellow & Red). 
	• Declination & Field Strength: Compares device magnetic field readings against location-expected values.
Tilt-Proof Accuracy:
	• Get a solid, reliable bearing at any pitch or tilt—even looking up or down slope
	• Smooth Landscape & Portrait Support, Switch orientation freely without losing magnetic calibration.
	• Accurate In Any Orientation.
	• Constant calibration & Precision: Engineered to maintain accuracy within 2–3° on supported devices (under 10° on most phones).
Smart Battery Management
	• Choose resolution profiles (720p, 1080p, & 4K) to balance camera clarity and power consumption.
	
Whether you’re sighting landmarks on a trail, taking sea bearings, or navigating urban canyons, get a compass that doesn't lose its way when you tilt your phone.
Download Bearing Compass for reliable, clear direction-finding on sea and land.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-09-14

No release notes.

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