# Compass Heading- Magnetic Digital Direction Finder

> Digital compass with heading, cardinal direction, magnetic north, and flashlight. (iPhone/iPad app by Flamethrower.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-heading-magnetic-digital-direction-finder/id963593909 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Flamethrower](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110459680)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 781 App Store ratings · 203 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese
- Released: 2015-02-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-heading-magnetic-digital-direction-finder/id963593909/reviews.md

## What is Compass Heading?

A simple compass that is easy to read and indicates heading, cardinal direction, and magnetic north. Includes flashlight for dark.

Download now in case you need a compass when hiking, camping, backpacking, or road trips!

It's great for both land and marine orienteering. Simple and easy to use.

Compass Heading displays only the essential information you need for orienteering:
- Accurate current direction indicator
- Degree heading in large font
- Arrow points North
- Rotating compass rose
- Red background when aligned with magnetic north
- Flashlight for night time use

Note: App will not have full functionality on devices without a magnetometer, such as the iPod Touch 5th generation or below.

AVOID metallic objects and magnetic cases when using this app.

## Key features

- Accurate direction indicator
- Large degree heading display
- North arrow
- Rotating compass rose
- Magnetic north indicator
- Flashlight for night use

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Compass Heading?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 💡 Helpful for various outdoor activities
- 🔍 Clear and easy-to-read display
- 🔦 Useful flashlight feature

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional compass inaccuracies
- 🔄 Compass direction changes when screen is rotated
- 💰 Ads can obscure the compass display

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Compass pointing in wrong direction
- App crashing or freezing on some devices

**Most requested features**

- Option to switch between magnetic and true north
- Ability to customize compass colors
- Integration with GPS and navigation features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 203)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-heading-magnetic-digital-direction-finder/id963593909/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good app

*2023-04-21, version 2.0.3*

The app is not too bad

### 5/5 — Great Compass App

*2023-03-12, version 2.0.3*

I use this app all of the time when hunting and fishing.  Always accurate and easy to use.

### 5/5 — Does what it says on the tin!

*2022-10-23, version 2.0.3*

A great little app. Simple and straightforward to use and stylish looking.....nothing negative to say really!

### 5/5 — Great App

*2022-10-10, version 2.0.3*

Comes in handy quite often. Used it to orient my weather station today.

### 5/5 — Hogg

*2022-10-04, version 2.0.3*

All good but ad blocker should be free

### 4/5 — What is it displaying

*2022-09-13, version 2.0.3*

This is a good app. For any serious use I need to know if it’s displaying magnetic or true north. Related, is it sensing the earth’s magnetic field, or is it calculating from gps?

### 5/5 — Writing A Review

*2022-05-13, version 2.0.3*

It’s very useful when u are lost or u are on a adventure thanks for creating this app

### 5/5 — Nice

*2022-03-15, version 2.0.3*

Very nice

### 4/5 — Simple to use

*2021-12-24, version 2.0.3*

A great app for introducing kids to the compass and its use.

### 5/5 — Kintyre man

*2021-12-07, version 2.0.3*

Accurate when used properly

## Frequently asked questions about Compass Heading

### What does this compass app do?

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.

### What are the key features of this compass app?

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.

### Is this app free to 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.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

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.

### When would I use this compass app?

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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.3 — 2016-11-02

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updated to Swift 3

### 2.0.2 — 2016-08-25

- Updated third-party libraries

### 2.0.1 — 2016-08-18

- Fixed crash on iOS 8

### 2.0 — 2016-08-10

In this update I added a flashlight and standardized the icons. Hope you enjoy!

### 1.6 — 2016-06-20

- Icon badge will not be cleared when you open the app

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