# Crowsflight > GPS compass for intuitive, mapless navigation and location management. (iPhone/iPad app by CW&T.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowsflight/id444185307 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [CW&T](https://appshunter.io/developer/403622462) - Category: Navigation, Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 4.60/5 from 33 App Store ratings · 115 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 8 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-06-30 - Data updated: 2026-08-02 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowsflight/id444185307/reviews.md ## What is Crowsflight? Crowsflight is a GPS compass that simply points. No instructions, maps to read or paths to follow. When we ask for directions on the street, a friendly finger pointing towards the destination is often more than enough. By combining location data (GPS) with the compass, Crowsflight provides mapless navigation in an intuitive, glance-at-it kind of way. It uses only GPS to navigate, so once you’ve loaded your destination/s, you don’t need a data connection to navigate. Crowsflight is perfect for wandering around foreign cities. MAIN VIEW -Displays distance in metric or imperial units -Drop a marker at your current position (if you have a data connection, Crowsflight will attempt to autoname your location) -Heading pointer changes width as the compass/GPS accuracy increases or decreases LIST VIEW -Search for a new destination by address or placename -Input latitude and longitude manually (e.g. open search, enter 40.692,-73.944) -search for what3words (offline) -Location list view shows your relative distance to each location, so you can see how places compare (distances are scaled logarithmically, so shorter distances show greater difference) -Rearrange your location list by long-pressing the row -Share your current location via email -Launch Maps to get turn-by-turn directions MAP VIEW -Map view shows and allows you to select all your saved locations. It’s another way to see what is around you. -Drag and drop pins in map view to pinpoint and adjust locations -Longpress in map view to save a new location on your map. (if you have a data connection, Crowsflight will attempt to autoname your location) OTHER FEATURES -Works offline (searching is the only function that requires an internet connection) -Opens custom url schemes (e.g. crowsflight://&ll=42.923580,-78.793953&q=BUFFALO). You can send Crowsflight destinations to yourself and friends via email. To get the browser bookmarklet for easy sharing, go to http://cwandt.com/#crowsflight -Backup your locations to your computer through iTunes file sharing -save and sync locations to iCloud APPLE WATCH - same pointing interface as iPhone app - swipe to select from locations that you've add on your phone. -pro tip: If your running app keeps taking over as frontmost app, you can double press the crown to switch back to the last app. *Crowsflight is not meant for driving. Most cars have too much magnetic interference to show the compass reliably in the car anyways. You probably want turn by turn directions if you’re driving, but just in case you were thinking about it...we don’t recommend it. ## Key features - Mapless GPS navigation - Heading pointer - Drop location markers - Search by address or what3words - Offline navigation - iCloud location sync - Apple Watch support ## What do users think of Crowsflight? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 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 **Cons** - 🐛 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 **Commonly reported bugs** - Compass won't calibrate properly - Directional readings off by 90+ degrees - App freezes at instruction screen - App opens spontaneously after unlocking phone - Search function returns locations in wrong countries - What3Words integration no longer works - Location name disappears when tapped, preventing copy/paste - Pop-up info bubbles won't disappear and block navigation - App thinks user is in wrong location (e.g., New York when elsewhere) - Distance calculations wildly inaccurate (e.g., 1.26 miles when at saved location) - Yellow compass arc doesn't move/respond - Search buttons disappear from bottom of screen - App stopped tracking after updates **Most requested features** - Apple Watch support - Gyroscope-based active pointer for hands-free navigation - Metric kilometers display option - Ability to organize locations into groups/categories - GPS-based accuracy instead of compass-only - Larger, configurable font sizes - Dark mode or color theme options - Help/tutorial menu for new users - Elevation information for destinations - LED light option for night navigation - Search by intersection (e.g., 6th Ave & 3rd St) - Sort search results by proximity - SMS sharing of locations in addition to email - Integration with What3Words addresses - Multiple location list organization - Ability to enter GPS coordinates in DMS format - Alias/naming system for GPS coordinates - Train transit option in addition to walk/bike/car/plane ## Recent user reviews (10 of 115) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowsflight/id444185307/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Walking on New Air *2026-06-08, version 1.8.2* Without this app, I'd be stuck somewhere! Grateful to have it. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Communication by radio *2025-05-23, version 1.8.2* What a great easy to use and read app full points for this great app Rob Bright ### 5/5 — Great and Simple *2024-11-21, version 1.8.2* Nice and simple for those of us on foot. ### 5/5 — Helped me aim to my tower *2023-11-15, version 1.8.2* 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. 😂 ### 4/5 — Nice app helps to find cell tower location *2023-05-08* I know the location of some cell towers in our area. It’s nice to know where to point our antennas. It would be great if you could use built in gyroscope to make an active pointer to a particular location. That way it doesn’t matter how you point your phone it will always point that direction. We’ll see how this develops. ### 5/5 — Fantastic Navigational App *2023-02-25, version 1.8.2* Really blown away at what a smooth clean interface and experience the develop created in Crowsflight. There is something very grounding with being able to orient or more importantly re-orient yourself in certain directions! Beautifully executed. Would love to kick a donation over! ### 4/5 — Handy, but Quirky *2022-09-30, version 1.8* Search function to find an address to navigate to is less intuitive than I’d like. Location name goes away when I tap it so I can’t long press and paste words into it. Can’t seem to search the map itself for an address. Have to go some weird way around to do it. Please remove the image of dentures in the favorites window. It was funny for about ten seconds. Now it’s just creepy. ### 5/5 — Finally *2022-09-20, version 1.8* Finally, a navigation app designed for avian users! I love being able to peer down at the Apple Watch on my foot to make sure I'm flying in the right direction. ### 4/5 — As below *2022-09-08, version 1.7.1* Just downloaded- seems brilliant! Couple of niggles 1) why isn’t it available for Apple Watch- would be a more useful platform. 2) why does interference matter ? Does that mean it uses the iPhone’s compass, rather than GPS relative positions, which would be surely bemore accurate and not prone to interference? ### 5/5 — Adjusting antenna towards cell tower *2021-11-18, version 1.7.1* This was a great help to fine-tune my Yagi antenna’s towards a cell tower. ## Frequently asked questions about Crowsflight ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.9.0 — 2026-07-05 • 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. ### 1.9.0 — 2026-07-05 • 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. ### 1.8.2 — 2023-01-27 -added bearing for Apple Watch. -tap screen once to switch between bearing and distance -long press to switch between metric and imperial ### 1.8 — 2022-09-19 Crowsflight for Apple Watch! ### 1.7.1 — 2018-05-24 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. free! 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-02.*