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Crowsflight

Crowsflight

by CW&T

35 ratings
137 reviews
🔧 Utilities
🗺️ Navigation
Free

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Released
June 30, 2011
Updated
July 5, 2026

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Developer

CW&T
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About

This app offers intuitive, mapless navigation using GPS and a compass. It displays distance and heading, allowing you to drop markers, search for destinations by address or what3words, and view saved locations on a map. It works offline for navigation and supports iCloud sync.

✓Mapless GPS navigation
✓Heading pointer
✓Drop location markers
✓Search by address or what3words
✓Offline navigation
✓iCloud location sync
✓Apple Watch support
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What users say about Crowsflight

Reviews of Crowsflight are mostly positive: the Navigation app is rated 4.6/5 from 35 App Store ratings. What users like most: simple, intuitive interface design, accurate directional compass pointing to destinations. Top complaints: compass calibration issues and inaccurate readings, search function returns incorrect or distant locations. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Simple, intuitive interface design
  • 🧭Accurate directional compass pointing to destinations
  • 📍Offline functionality without requiring data/WiFi
  • 🚶Excellent for walking and urban exploration
  • 💡Innovative concept - shows direction and distance instead of turn-by-turn
  • 🎨Beautiful, clean, minimalist aesthetic
  • 📌Easy waypoint and location bookmarking
  • 🌍Works reliably across different countries
  • ⚡Lightweight and quick to launch
  • 🚴Great for hikers, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts
  • 🆓Free or affordable pricing
  • 🔐Respects user privacy - doesn't collect data

Negative things

  • 🐛Compass calibration issues and inaccurate readings
  • 🔍Search function returns incorrect or distant locations
  • 📱Small font sizes difficult to read
  • 🎯Inconsistent location accuracy
  • ⚠️Persistent warning messages that can't be dismissed
  • 🗺️Limited map integration with Apple Maps
  • 📊No metric/kilometers support in some versions
  • 🖼️Inappropriate image (dentures) in favorites section
  • 🔄App crashes and freezes
  • 📍Can't enter arbitrary addresses as destinations
  • 💾Location data resets on app reload
  • 🎨Non-standard UI elements confusing to some users
  • 📋All locations in single long list without organization
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What's New in Crowsflight

1.9.0

July 5, 2026

• NEW: Share a place to Crowsflight straight from Apple Maps or Google Maps — it becomes a destination instantly. • Rebuilt for today's screens — no more letterboxing, plays nice with the notch and home indicator. • The map now opens centered on you, oriented to your heading, and keeps your destination pin in view while it follows you. • Faster launch, and the compass is ready the instant you return to the app. • Lower battery use while navigating. • Smoother destination swiping and list gestures. • Lots of small fixes and polish throughout.

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User reviews

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AMAZING & FUN

There is justo one thing that is killing UX. Color scheme and font size. It is hideous. Fix it. Not a lot of work.
PPowerpigSLO

Walking on New Air

Without this app, I'd be stuck somewhere!

Grateful to have it. Thank you.
Ccodi82

Communication by radio

What a great easy to use and read app full points for this great app

Rob Bright
LLicwet

Great and Simple

Nice and simple for those of us on foot.
Nnick_cayman

Helped me aim to my tower

This app was very handy for aiming to the cell tower that is 7 miles away. I simply put the location my tower is and line up north to get a very accurate direction.

I also like that this app doesn’t collect information about you. Thanks!

5 star review.

PS keep in mind this isn’t for navigation unless you fly. It’s in the name. 😂
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

13 issues

Compass won't calibrate properly

Bug

Directional readings off by 90+ degrees

Bug

App freezes at instruction screen

Bug

App opens spontaneously after unlocking phone

Bug

Search function returns locations in wrong countries

Bug

What3Words integration no longer works

Bug

Location name disappears when tapped, preventing copy/paste

Bug

Pop-up info bubbles won't disappear and block navigation

Bug

App thinks user is in wrong location (e.g., New York when elsewhere)

Bug

Distance calculations wildly inaccurate (e.g., 1.26 miles when at saved location)

Bug

Yellow compass arc doesn't move/respond

Bug

Search buttons disappear from bottom of screen

Bug

App stopped tracking after updates

Bug
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Requested Features

18 requests

Apple Watch support

Feature

Gyroscope-based active pointer for hands-free navigation

Feature

Metric kilometers display option

Feature

Ability to organize locations into groups/categories

Feature

GPS-based accuracy instead of compass-only

Feature

Larger, configurable font sizes

Feature

Dark mode or color theme options

Feature

Help/tutorial menu for new users

Feature

Elevation information for destinations

Feature

LED light option for night navigation

Feature

Search by intersection (e.g., 6th Ave & 3rd St)

Feature

Sort search results by proximity

Feature

SMS sharing of locations in addition to email

Feature

Integration with What3Words addresses

Feature

Multiple location list organization

Feature

Ability to enter GPS coordinates in DMS format

Feature

Alias/naming system for GPS coordinates

Feature

Train transit option in addition to walk/bike/car/plane

Feature

FAQ

What does Crowsflight do?

Crowsflight is a GPS compass app designed for intuitive, mapless navigation. It points you towards your destination using GPS and a compass, displaying distance and heading. You can also drop markers, search for locations, and manage saved places.

How does the offline navigation work?

Once you have loaded your destination, the app uses only GPS to navigate, meaning you do not need a data connection. Searching for new destinations or auto-naming locations requires an internet connection, but the core navigation functionality is offline.

Is Crowsflight suitable for driving?

The app explicitly states it is not meant for driving. Cars often have magnetic interference that affects compass reliability, and for driving, turn-by-turn directions are generally recommended. This app is better suited for walking or exploring on foot.

How can I save and sync my locations?

You can drop a marker at your current position or long-press on the map view to save a new location. The app supports saving and syncing locations to iCloud, allowing you to access them across your devices. Locations can also be backed up to your computer via iTunes file sharing.

What are the main features for managing destinations?

You can search for destinations by address or placename, input latitude and longitude manually, or search for what3words locations offline. The list view shows relative distances to your saved locations, and you can rearrange this list. The map view also allows you to see and select saved locations, drag and drop pins, and save new ones.