This app provides a clear and easy-to-read digital compass displaying your heading, cardinal direction, and magnetic north. It also features a built-in flashlight for use in low-light conditions, making it ideal for outdoor activities and navigation.
Reviews of Compass Heading are mostly positive: the Navigation app is rated 4.6/5 from 779 App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use, accurate and reliable. Top complaints: occasional compass inaccuracies, compass direction changes when screen is rotated. Summarized from real user reviews.
2.0.3
November 2, 2016
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Updated to Swift 3
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2 issues
Compass pointing in wrong direction
App crashing or freezing on some devices
3 requests
Option to switch between magnetic and true north
Ability to customize compass colors
This app functions as a digital compass, providing an accurate indicator of your current heading and cardinal direction. It clearly displays your degree heading in a large font and points towards magnetic north, with a visual cue when aligned.
Key features include an accurate direction indicator, a large display of your degree heading, an arrow pointing to North, a rotating compass rose, a red background when aligned with magnetic north, and a built-in flashlight for nighttime use.
The app is free to download and use, but it does include in-app purchases and advertisements. These may offer additional features or an ad-free experience.
The app requires a magnetometer for full functionality and will not work on devices without one, such as the iPod Touch 5th generation or older. It is designed for devices with the necessary hardware for accurate compass readings.
This app is useful for various situations including hiking, camping, backpacking, road trips, and both land and marine orienteering. Its clear display and flashlight feature make it practical for navigation in diverse environments.
