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È l’app che cercavo da tempo… faccio anche l’antennista per lavoro e spesso mi trovo in difficoltà a trovare la posizione dei ripetitori.
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Paolo C.
Grazie Stefano
Paolo C.
$1.99
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This app overlays a compass heading line onto Apple Maps, showing your current direction and distance to identified targets like villages or mountains. It allows for detailed map study, manual origin point entry, and the placement of pins with detailed information about selected locations.
✓Compass overlay on Apple Maps
✓GPS-based direction line with distance marks
✓Freeze origin point and direction line
✓Manual origin point entry
✓Colored pins for target identification
✓Detailed information boxes for targets
✓Offline mountain database
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What's New in Direction explorer
1.2
February 25, 2026
Distance marks in the heading line Info box of pins and mountains Sharing info box data Obstacles on the line of sight Comsmetic adjustment Fixed minor bugs
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What is Direction explorer?
Direction explorer combines a compass with Apple Maps to help you identify and locate targets like villages or mountains in your view. It uses GPS and compass information to draw a line on the map indicating your direction and distance to these targets.
How does Direction explorer help with navigation?
Direction explorer draws a heading line on Apple Maps that aligns with your iPhone's direction, including distance marks. This allows you to estimate distances to identified targets directly on the map and better understand your field of view.
Can I use Direction explorer offline?
While the app uses Apple Maps, it includes an offline list of mountains that can be displayed on the map. You can also manually enter origin points and set pins for later reference, which can be useful in areas with limited connectivity.
What kind of information does Direction explorer provide about targets?
When you tap on a pin or a target like a mountain, Direction explorer displays an information box with detailed data. This box can also suggest potential obstacles between you and the selected target, based on its offline mountain database.
How accurate is Direction explorer?
For best results, it is recommended to hold the iPhone horizontally and aim accurately. Periodically checking and following the on-screen compass calibration instructions is also important for optimal performance.
What devices is Direction explorer compatible with?
Direction explorer is available for iPhone and iPad. It requires iOS 15.0 or later and was last updated on February 25, 2026.
What is the price of Direction explorer?
Direction explorer is a paid application, priced at $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned for this app.
What is the age rating for Direction explorer?
Direction explorer has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It was released on January 21, 2023.
