# Compass Eye Bearing Compass — Augmented Reality compass > Augmented reality bearing compass with camera view, zoom, and GPS navigation. (iPhone/iPad app by Pocket Mariner Ltd..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-eye-bearing-compass/id472314819 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Pocket Mariner Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/719592131) - Category: Navigation, Travel - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 4.60/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 94 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-10-18 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-eye-bearing-compass/id472314819/reviews.md ## What is Compass Eye Bearing Compass? Professional Augmented Reality Bearing Compass with real-time camera and map views, bearing markers and up to 8x zoom providing Compass Binocular features at a fraction of the cost. "..works nicely, we tried it out at the Voiles d'Antibes...the Captain's response when trying it out was 'Cool!'." - Boatbookings, The World's Leading Online Yacht Charter Broker Compass Eye can be used to help with navigation on land, sea or air as a bearing or marching compass. Compass Eye is fully gimballed and works accurately in all orientations and angles when held vertical and horizontal. “This app is a compass on steroids! It is fully gimballed so it will work in any orientation on your iPhone or iPad.  You can use it on land while hiking or as a hand bearing compass on the ocean or in the air while flying.” i-Marine Apps "The app's compass works way better than the iOS default compass and I don't have to wave my iPhone in the air every time I launch the app." Gizmodo Review (App of The Day, 6th December). MAIN FEATURES - Real time, accurate in all orientations - Compass overlaid on live camera view - 8x Digital zoom - Back, transit, or collision bearing markers - Draggable Green and red bearing lines - Triangulation bearings - Optional time, date and GPS location information - Magnetic or True North setting with variation based on location - Live map view with position and track - Artificial Horizon with roll and pitch readout - Night Vision and FLIROne® Infra-red support - Location sharing - Longitude and latitude degree display in DD° MM.mmm', DD° MM' SS.ss" and now DD.ddd° - iOS Dark mode support - Full screen on iPhoneX and later devices Enabling GPS also shows the Speed Over Ground (SOG) , Course Over Ground (COG) and optional COG bearing (purple). HOW TO USE Taking a bearing - look through your iPhone at the distant object, line it up with the centre line and read off the bearing! Zoom in to get more accuracy. Setting a bearing - look through your iPhone at the point you want to get to, tap the Bearing button (Top right) and follow the yellow bearing line. Setting a bearing from the map - lay the iPhone flat, rotate or drag a bearing line to line up with the point you are aiming for and follow that bearing. Triangulation - use the three bearing lines - yellow green and red to take bearings on 3 points. Capture the view including compass, bearings, time and location information (Camera button on left of screen) and then use the photo to plot a fix on a chart. Clearance bearings to a point on an approach - set one line to the minimum bearing (e.g. the angle the target must bear greater than) and the other line to the maximum bearing and navigate between the two. Use the colours according to the IALA lateral markings to help you remember which way to steer. e.g. in North America use red for the minimum bearing and green for the maximum (vice-versa in Europe!). SPECIFICATIONS Based on the iPhone camera the image specification at full zoom compares favourably with a 7x50 pair of binoculars: - Field of Vision at 1000m at 8x: 122m - Angle of view at 8x: approx 7 degrees - ISO 3200 or better. NAVIGATION SAFETY Compass Eye should only be used for basic navigation assistance. Never rely solely on the digital compass for determining direction, proximity or distance. The user is responsible for the prudent use of information provided by this application and must not use it for direct navigation. Requirements: iOS device with back facing Camera, Magnetometer and accelerometer (gps is optional). N.B. Battery consumption can go up considerably when the iPhone's GPS is enabled, Compass Eye allows you to turn off location display to preserve battery life. Terms of Use: http://seanav.net/termsofuse.php Privacy Policy: http://seanav.net/privacy.php Support: help@pocketmariner.com ## Key features - Augmented reality compass overlay - 8x digital zoom - Bearing markers and lines - Live map view with GPS - Triangulation bearings - Magnetic or True North setting - Artificial Horizon ## Chart rankings - #147 in Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 18) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-eye-bearing-compass/id472314819/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Thank You CompassEye *2023-06-19* Awesome App to say the least not to mention the awesome support provided from the App creators. I had a problem with the App not working however after troubleshooting the issue with the support person (Steve), the actual problem was not with the App, it was with the magnets inside the leather phone cover that I had bought. The support received to help rectify the problem was nothing but exceptional. Would highly recommend this app to any person that uses a compass in their line of employment. ### 1/5 — Application ne s’ouvre pas ! *2020-11-24* Je viens de télécharger cette application dur mon iPhone IOS 14.2. Malheureusement l’application ne s’ouvre pas, juste une image furtive d’ouverture puis retour à l’icône et de l’application. ### 5/5 — Le meilleur compas de relèvement *2019-02-11* Avec l’amélioration sensible des écrans d’iPhone depuis le 6, la réalité augmentée devient parfaitement utilisable en mer pour des relèvements avec cette application, même de nuit avec les phares. ### 1/5 — Accuracy *2018-05-23* Compass wont work properly on iphone7 Have managed to calibrate it and works perfectly now ### 5/5 — Favorite compass app *2018-03-13* Not only a very cleaver use of camera with compass, but it has become my go-to direction finder. For example I can now map the boarders of my property limited only by the inherent accuracy of the phone, not by my ability to visually line things up. Have been using it for four years and never found anything better. ### 5/5 — BRILLIANT AGAIN!! EASILY THE BEST!! *2015-01-18* Compass Eye always was the best hand beating compass app, but a recent update left the app very 'out to lunch' using iPhone 6 and IOS 8.1.2. BUT THE LATEST UPDATE HAS RESOLVED ALL THAT!! Easily the best once again! Amazingly good! Get it now! ### 1/5 — Does not work with iPhone 4 *2014-05-02* The compass does not work with iPhone 4 - completely random readings. ### 5/5 — works better than more complicated apps *2013-08-14* great way to keep an eye on your heading, work out what you are looking at in the distance, and identify level. ### 3/5 — Distance and bearing *2013-06-06* You need to add a function that allows you to enter a waypoint lat and long - so the user could determine distance and bearing to a particular location. I cannot find an app that does that. All the new apps emulate chart plotters. What is need is to be able to find distance and bearing to a particular spot (for setting up sail boat races for example). Also such an app would be useful to make sure the anchor is set. ### 5/5 — Simple and nice *2013-04-08* Very nice application with a great support from mail.. We would like more like this.. ## Frequently asked questions about Compass Eye Bearing Compass ### What is Compass Eye Bearing Compass? Compass Eye Bearing Compass is a professional augmented reality compass that uses your device's camera and GPS to provide advanced navigation features. It offers real-time bearing markers, zoom capabilities, and map views for precise direction finding. ### How accurate is Compass Eye Bearing Compass? The app is described as fully gimballed and accurate in all orientations, working both vertically and horizontally. Users have reported it works better than the default iOS compass. ### What devices does Compass Eye Bearing Compass support? Compass Eye Bearing Compass is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It also supports iOS Dark mode and offers a full-screen experience on iPhone X and later devices. ### Does Compass Eye Bearing Compass have ads? No, Compass Eye Bearing Compass does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application with no ads to interrupt your navigation experience. ### What are the main navigation features of Compass Eye Bearing Compass? Key features include a compass overlaid on a live camera view, up to 8x digital zoom, draggable bearing lines, triangulation bearings, and a live map view with GPS position and track. It also offers magnetic or true north settings. ### Can Compass Eye Bearing Compass be used for triangulation? Yes, Compass Eye Bearing Compass allows for triangulation by using three bearing lines (yellow, green, and red) to take bearings on three points. You can capture the view with compass and location information for plotting a fix on a chart. ### What is the price of Compass Eye Bearing Compass? Compass Eye Bearing Compass is a paid app priced at $4.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with its use. ### How often is Compass Eye Bearing Compass updated? The latest version of Compass Eye Bearing Compass is 2.9, and it was last updated on October 2, 2025. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.9 — 2025-10-02 Update for latest iOS and FLIR ### 2.8.1 — 2022-05-06 Fix for lubber line (compass pointer) disappearing in iOS15 and iPhoneX plus devices. ### 2.8 — 2021-03-17 Full Screen on iPhoneX and later devices Dark mode support added Fix for compass gimbal problem on iOS14 ### 2.7 — 2018-11-19 Compass Heading improvement for latest iPhone devices. ### 2.6 — 2018-03-14 Selector for choosing longitude and latitude degree display, DD MM.mmm or DD MM SS.ss and now DD.ddd too ## Apps similar to Compass Eye Bearing Compass | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Navily](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/navily/id881103205) | 4.8 (813) | Free | Navigation | | [Spyglass](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spyglass/id332639548) | 4.7 (3,864) | Free | Navigation | | [Waterway Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterway-guide/id1551794976) | 4.7 (2,877) | Free | Navigation | | [Orca: Boat GPS, Charts, Routes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orca-boat-gps-charts-routes/id1514423198) | 4.6 (352) | Free | Navigation | | [Anchor Alarm / Watch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-alarm-watch/id1428485893) | 4.7 (801) | Free | Navigation | | [Digital Bearing Compass](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-bearing-compass/id1459486631) | 4.3 (12) | $3.99 | Navigation | ## More apps by Pocket Mariner Ltd. - [Boat Beacon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-beacon/id494877039) - [SeaNav US](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seanav-us/id632635827) - [SeaNav UK & Ireland](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seanav-uk-and-ireland/id632692250) - [Boat Watch - Ship Tracking](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-watch-ship-tracking/id669023760) - [Boat Watch Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-watch-pro/id721609826) All apps by Pocket Mariner Ltd.: https://appshunter.io/developer/719592131 ## Related topics [compass eye bearing compass](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/compass-eye-bearing-compass) · [augmented reality compass](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/augmented-reality-compass) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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