# CrowFlies

> Location marking and navigation app with offline compass and activity tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Tony Davis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowflies/id566312623 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tony Davis](https://appshunter.io/developer/566312626)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: $5.99 with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-11-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowflies/id566312623/reviews.md

## What is CrowFlies?

Been shopping?  Cant remember where your car is? Mark its location with Crowflies before you leave an let Crowflies guide you back.

Ever been in a different city and needed to find your car? Or the train station? Or your hotel? Needed to find your tent at a festival and just can't work out the right direction to head in? Nobody likes finding themselves walking in circles!

CrowFlies eliminates that problem! You can either save your current location before you set off and CrowFlies helpful compass will always point back towards where you have come from. Or simply mark where you would like to go on a map and have the compass show the way, even if you loose internet connection! CrowFlies also let's you know how far away you are from your chosen point.

CrowFlies allows you to count your steps, distance travelled and the path you have taken.

This is a great app for those that like to explore new places or meet up with friends in public locations. It can also work as a navigation tool to help get home after a jog or a cycle ride to a new place. 

You can set your compass to use either true north or magnetic north. You are able to save your current location at the press of a button or use the map to save points of interest up to four at a time, with the option of upgrading to unlimited points for a small cost.

Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- Mark current location
- Navigate back to saved points
- Offline compass functionality
- Track steps and distance
- Save multiple points of interest
- Choose true or magnetic north

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $5.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Advertisements | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Waypoints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Path Tracking | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pedometer | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Extras | $2.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #187 in Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowflies/id566312623/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great compass

*2014-02-17*

This app helped me out a few times. Can save various points on the map and flick between them to find the direction to next place

## Frequently asked questions about CrowFlies

### How does CrowFlies help me find my car?

CrowFlies allows you to mark your car's location before you leave it. The app's compass will then point you back to that saved spot, ensuring you never forget where you parked.

### Can I use CrowFlies without an internet connection?

Yes, CrowFlies is designed to work offline. Once you save a location, the compass will guide you back even if you lose your internet connection.

### What is the price of CrowFlies?

CrowFlies is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $5.99. This price grants you access to all core features.

### Does CrowFlies have ads?

No, CrowFlies does not contain advertisements. As a paid app, it offers an ad-free experience for its users.

### How many locations can I save with CrowFlies?

You can save up to four points of interest with the standard version of CrowFlies. An upgrade is available for unlimited saved points.

### What devices does CrowFlies support?

CrowFlies is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to run on these Apple mobile platforms.

### How often is CrowFlies updated?

The latest version of CrowFlies is 3.1.0, last updated on January 24, 2023. This indicates regular updates to maintain functionality and compatibility.

### What is the age rating for CrowFlies?

CrowFlies has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating suggests it contains no mature content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.1 — 2026-07-09

Tidied up the ux

### 3.1.0 — 2023-01-24

App Store compliance

### 3.0.0 — 2019-12-10

Now you can view a quick summary of your waypoints on the today view or on your app quick access menu.  You can open a particular waypoint in CrowFlies by selecting the waypoint in the summary view.

### 2.0.0 — 2018-07-18

Made some improvements: 3D Touch more mapinness

### 1.5.7 — 2016-06-01

Fixed some minor annoyances

## More apps by Tony Davis

- [Lucky:Numbers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luckynumbers/id1071404143)

All apps by Tony Davis: https://appshunter.io/developer/566312626

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