Version 2.2.1 works great
Reviews of earlier versions made me hesitant, but there are so few compass options for my gen1 iPad that I gave it a shot. It works well with no problems at all. I like its simplicity (I don't need bells and whistles) and the fact that you can use it as a sun compass or a magnetic compass. Too bad that iPod Touches do not have a magnetometer, or I'd load this app on my old Touch, too.
If you're like me and you want to maximize the utility of older devices rather than chucking them, this app is especially welcome. I thank the developer for maintaining compatibility with iOS 5.1.1.
If you're like me and you want to maximize the utility of older devices rather than chucking them, this app is especially welcome. I thank the developer for maintaining compatibility with iOS 5.1.1.
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Rubbish
Totally rubbish - can't believe I have wasted 69p on it
1 star is too much
THIS APP DOESN'T WORK ON MY IPHONE!!!! THERE IS A REASON IT HAS 11 STARS!!!
Screw this app
It doesn't even belong on the application. This is a scam and 100% junk. I'd rather wipe my butt with the dollar I just spent.
Compass
Ne fonctionne pas
Compass
Ripped off doesnt do anything
I spent way too much time, several times frustrated. IT'S NOT ME.
As i don't like to read manual, hence an Apple user, I picked up this compass over a year ago. I tried it on two iPhones and an iPad. Completely useless. It does not work. In fact, it irks me to see something so useless still in the Apple Store. I wish they'd dump applications that have one star averages that outweigh 4's and 5's combined. This is junk. Although, if you're one of those guys who like to make things work that others cannot. You'll love this. It will keep you busy FOREVER.
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Doesn't work!!!!
Don't buy!!! Didn't even want to put 1 star.
Wo ist noch mal Norden?
Interssante Features, nur leider sind die App 'Karten' und diese App hier unterschiedlicher Meinung, wo Norden sei. Ein Stern, Thema verfehlt
Bad joke
Doesn't even tell u where magnetic north is, you have to use the sun to figure it out. Don't download this app waste of money.
Works fine
This is basically a "sun compass" and it does what is promises...shows you where true north is when the sun is shining. As a photographer I use it frequently to estimate when good lighting conditions might be present for other times of the day. The iPod Touch doesn't have a built-in magnetic compass so this is the best and only app that gives you an indication of direction.
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My opinion
Scam. Does not work. Not a real compass. Don't waste your money
Compass
Extremely poor
Rubbish
It's rubbish, cannot be trusted, do not touch with a long pole
Works great if you bother to read the directions.
To use this app, you point the iPhone at the sun. Then the compass will be correct. It's that easy!
The developer should probably add some text to the main display, saying "Point iPhone at the sun" since some people don't seem to get that.
I'm deducting one star for the unnecessary website buttons.
The developer should probably add some text to the main display, saying "Point iPhone at the sun" since some people don't seem to get that.
I'm deducting one star for the unnecessary website buttons.
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Review
I had to delete this, because mine was not working, it didn't have the write direction. It was a total waste of money.
Good app
This app is usefull on Apple "I" devices without gps. If you know astronomy very well, this app won't help you much. But for the rest of us, it helps!
I want to use it to learn how the sun moves through the sky during the year.
Find a nearby place with free wifi. Have location services turned on. The location of most wifi hotspots is known. Apple uses it to find a lost iPod touch!
Once the app knows your location, it can give you accurate directions!
You can go hiking ten miles from the wifi hotspot and still get accurate directions from the device. Please remember the polynesions sailed the pacific ocean just by watching the sun and stars!
I want to use it to learn how the sun moves through the sky during the year.
Find a nearby place with free wifi. Have location services turned on. The location of most wifi hotspots is known. Apple uses it to find a lost iPod touch!
Once the app knows your location, it can give you accurate directions!
You can go hiking ten miles from the wifi hotspot and still get accurate directions from the device. Please remember the polynesions sailed the pacific ocean just by watching the sun and stars!
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Sundial
that uses location services in google maps. It is subject to any distortions in google maps. I understood what it was when I got it and liked the design and idea, regardless of the ratings, but do not like the link to location services or google maps, so I deleted it. Appears to be a sundial for the iPhone that orients with shadow and is used for direction.
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it's an orientation tool, people!
... it is *not* a free-wheeling compass. think of it more like a "sundial" than a compass.
you already know that the sun rises in the east, and sets in the west. you also know that the sun's position on the earth's latitude changes seasonally. well, this app uses that information to provide you accurate orientation.
so stop complaining ... your 99¢ is better spent on this, than some artery-clogging dollar special at a burger joint.
you already know that the sun rises in the east, and sets in the west. you also know that the sun's position on the earth's latitude changes seasonally. well, this app uses that information to provide you accurate orientation.
so stop complaining ... your 99¢ is better spent on this, than some artery-clogging dollar special at a burger joint.
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This isn't a Compass
Sorry, but this isn't a Compass. Its a sun map. Totally useless unless you can see the sun!!
