# Big North — Giant, Readable Watch Compass

> Large-font, color-coded compass and navigation data for outdoor enthusiasts. (iPhone/iPad app by Wild Tree Designs.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-north/id6758106277 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wild Tree Designs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870908199)
- Category: Navigation, Health & Fitness
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.2 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-01-28
- Data updated: 2026-10-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-north/id6758106277/reviews.md

## What is Big North?

The native Apple Watch Compass packs a lot into a small screen. Big North takes the opposite approach: giant, high-contrast, color-coded direction letters you can read instantly, with elevation, step count and GPS distance just a swipe away.

FIRST: Large, color-coded compass headings

• Red for west
• Green for east
• Yellow for northerly bearings
• Black for southerly bearings

SECOND: Swipe to see elevation in both meters and feet.

THIRD: Swipe again to see GPS distance traveled in kilometers and miles, along with your step count.

Big North keeps navigation simple. No clutter, no tiny text and no complicated controls. It is designed for hiking, walking, boating and travel, or anywhere you want a quick sense of direction.

I have more than half a century of wilderness and backcountry experience and have cycled, backpacked and guided in places from Sierra Leone to Nicaragua and beyond. I built Big North to be useful in the real world and I hope it helps other travelers wherever they roam.

Written first for Kim.

## Key features

- Large-font, color-coded compass headings
- Altitude display (meters/feet)
- Distance traveled (steps, km, miles)
- Intuitive, easy-to-use interface
- Designed for outdoor use

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-north/id6758106277/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very nice

*2026-02-01*

Simple, elegant, and useful!

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2026-01-29*

This is exactly the watch app I have wanted. Whether walking in a city or hiking in nature, I like to keep track of direction. In the mountains, I want to know the altitude. Although my watch already had a compass and complications to display altitude and distance, this is the only one that I can read easily without putting on glasses. Each swipe of the screen provides a beautiful layout with large letters and numbers in bright coded colors. It is an app dedicated to the information I most want to see, with no clutter. Thank you for developing this app.

## Frequently asked questions about Big North

### What is the price of Big North?

Big North is a paid app, currently priced at $3.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features without further costs.

### Does Big North have ads?

No, Big North is ad-free. Users can enjoy the navigation features without any interruptions from advertisements.

### What devices does Big North support?

Big North is available on Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad, offering a consistent navigation experience across your Apple devices.

### How often is Big North updated?

The app was last updated on February 24, 2026, with version 1.0.3. This indicates active development and support for the application.

### What is the age rating for Big North?

Big North has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals interested in outdoor activities.

### Can I see my altitude and distance traveled with Big North?

Yes, Big North allows you to swipe through screens to view your current altitude in both meters and feet, as well as the distance you've traveled in steps, kilometers, and miles.

### What do users like about Big North?

Based on its rating of 5.0 stars from 2 ratings, users likely appreciate its simple, large-font compass design and ease of use for quick glances during outdoor activities.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-10-03

Improved App Store description and images.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-10-01

Improved App Store presentation and minor refinements.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-02-24

Improved App Store image showing Apple Watch app screens with compass heading, elevation, and distance on all three App Stores (iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch).

### 1.0.2 — 2026-02-08

Updated language identifying Big North as an Apple Watch compass app

### 1.0.1 — 2026-01-30

More Apple Watch images showing exactly one sees when using the app.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-10-03.*