Bearing Compass

Bearing Compass

by Russell May

12 ratings
12 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 11, 2018
  • January 7, 2020

Features

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About

This utility app provides a precise bearing to a target location using True North. It offers detailed information about your current location and the target, including distance, coordinates, and sunrise/sunset times. Customize the compass display and manage favorite locations for easy access.

True North bearing display
Target location finder
Distance and bearing to target
Sunrise and sunset times
Customizable compass bezel and themes
Favorite locations list
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What's New in Bearing Compass

3.1

January 7, 2020

Addition of some sharing options and some minor bug fixes.

User reviews

App opens and closes out immediately

Used this for a while to find direction on ham radio. It was great till one day I open it and it closes itself out. I really wish I had this tool back.

I used to use it

But now it crashes every time I try to use it.

crashes. unmaintained

crashes on launch shortly. iOS 17.0 13 mini

Crashes

Crashes as soon as opens. iOS 18.3.2.

Used to work

Not sure what happened but when I went to open the app today it just crashes. Deleted the app, rebooted and reinstalled, still crashes. So it does not work on the most recent OS 18.3.2.

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FAQ

What is Bearing Compass used for?

Bearing Compass is a utility app that functions as a traditional compass and can also provide a direct bearing and distance to a target location. It displays various location-specific data and allows for customization of the compass interface.

Does Bearing Compass require an internet connection?

The Location Finder feature of Bearing Compass requires an internet connection to identify target locations on a map and perform reverse geocoding. However, the core compass functionality may work offline.

How many favorite locations can I save in Bearing Compass?

Bearing Compass allows you to store up to 150 favorite places or bearings. These can be sorted, filtered, edited, and shared.

Can I choose between True North and Magnetic North in Bearing Compass?

Yes, Bearing Compass offers a setting to choose between displaying 'True North' or 'Magnetic North' on the compass bezel.

What information does Bearing Compass provide about my location?

Bearing Compass displays your iPhone's latitude and longitude, what3words address, altitude, and sunrise/sunset times, along with total hours of daylight.

What formats can I use to enter target coordinates in Bearing Compass?

You can enter target coordinates directly or by pasting them in three different formats: latitude and longitude, Degrees Minutes and seconds, or Degrees and Decimal Minutes.

What is the age rating for Bearing Compass?

Bearing Compass has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

How often is Bearing Compass updated?

The latest version of Bearing Compass is 3.1, which was last updated on January 7, 2020. Information on update frequency beyond this is not provided.