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Commander Compass

Commander Compass

Compass, GPS & Offline Maps

864 ratings
51 reviews
🔧 Utilities
🗺️ Navigation

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This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 7, 2009
  • December 7, 2022

Developer

Pavel Ahafonau
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About

This offline GPS app provides advanced navigation tools for outdoor and off-road adventures. It features a high-tech compass, GPS receiver, waypoint tracker, speedometer, altimeter, and celestial finder, all displayed over maps or a simple background.

✓Offline GPS and maps
✓Advanced compass and gyrocompass
✓Waypoint tracking and navigation
✓Speedometer and altimeter
✓Sun, Moon, and star finder
✓Coordinate converter
✓Distance and angle measurement
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Commander Compass. Based on 864 reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Navigation app.

Positive things

  • 👍Great compass app
  • 🚀Accurate and easy to use
  • 💡Useful features like GPS, elevation, and satellite tracking
  • 👍Helpful for outdoor activities like hunting, camping, and search and rescue

Negative things

  • 🐛Compass calibration issues
  • 🐛Inaccurate compass readings
  • 🐛Compatibility problems with newer devices and iOS updates
  • 🔒Concerns about subscription model not being transparent
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What's New in Commander Compass

3.17

December 7, 2022

- Improved color themes: · visual color editor in settings · change compass north arrow color · change buttons and shadows colors · color, black, and white text stroke or blur · colorized black and white (light) maps · separate blue and cyan themes · improved auto-invert for incompatible colors (black on black) - Fixed EXIF import/export bug for negative latitude/longitude - Compatibility improvements and bug fixes

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Subscription plans

Commander Compass Plus

All PRO features

$3.991 Month
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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Used to love it - what happened to elevation display? Deleting it.

All of a sudden, the app no longer shows elevation above sea level. That was an important feature for me, so now it’s not much better than others RFP pass apps I already have. Deleting it.
Ticked0321Ticked0321

Can’t change background color after update

Wish I had not updated. Background color is stuck on white and can’t change it. I see the instructions say a single finger vertical swipe changes it but that doesn’t work. I can change the other elements by horizontal or diagonal swipe but the background can’t be changed. This used to be a good solid app but this last update stinks.
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Mossybank2000Mossybank2000

Response from developer

it does work on local tests. it should be more like a long slide gesture than a short swipe. if it doesn't work - please email support via the support form.

Is this a prank app?

„North“ as shown in the app is about 40 degrees off to where it really is. Calibration does not change anything. This is completely worthless and potentially dangerous if you have to rely on it.
RedriojaRedrioja

Response from developer

this is the most reliable and precise compass ever among all compasses on the app store. the calibration does work, if you use a proper calibration. have a look at the app manual and at the app videos - when hardware sensor fails like in your case - you should use stars or landmarks for gyro calibration.

Update Contains Subscription

Updates to a subscription model NOT SHOWN IN THE UPDATE NOTES. BEWARE.
The Sandyman CanThe Sandyman Can

Response from developer

Dear Karen, with all due respect, the app at the time of the update did contain even more functionality that it was before and it still being added with free updates without a need to use a subscription. However, if beyond the provided functionality you would like to use more maps, you have to use a subscription because it is a licensed content that we pay for ourselves.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Elevation display suddenly removed

Bug

Background color change feature not working after update

Bug

Compass direction off by 40 degrees

Bug

App not working on iPhone 4 after update

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Add Arabic language support

Feature

Improve map data and updates, especially for Iraq

Feature

Provide more offline map capabilities

Feature

Integrate camera and augmented reality features

Feature

FAQ

What does Commander Compass do?

Commander Compass is an offline GPS application designed for outdoor and off-road navigation. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools including a high-tech compass, GPS receiver, waypoint tracker, speedometer, altimeter, and celestial finder, all presented over maps or a simple background for precise guidance.

What are the key features of Commander Compass?

Key features include an accurate compass and gyrocompass with special modes, a finder and tracker that shows real-time object positions and directions, GPS data with multiple coordinate formats, speedometer, altimeter, various map styles, and the ability to navigate by stars. It also allows saving and navigating to custom places and waypoints.

How much does Commander Compass cost?

The app offers a subscription model. Commander Compass Plus is available for a monthly subscription of $2.99, providing access to additional map styles. Pricing may vary by country, and payment is processed through your iTunes account.

Is Commander Compass compatible with my device?

While specific compatibility details are not provided in the description, the app is available on iOS as indicated by the mention of iTunes account and Apple support links for subscription management. It is designed for mobile devices.

What are common use cases for Commander Compass?

Common use cases include hiking, off-road driving, geocaching, sailing, and any activity where reliable offline navigation and precise location tracking are essential. It's also useful for stargazing and calibrating compasses using celestial bodies.