# Direkto

> Compass app to find direction and distance to saved places and record routes. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Clauss.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direkto/id6444162098 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexander Clauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/286091996)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), American English
- Released: 2023-03-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direkto/id6444162098/reviews.md

## What is Direkto?

Direkto is a Compass App. It can not only show where the north pole is, but also show the direction and distance to any other place. It also allows to record routes (of your travels, hikes etc) so you can follow them later again, or to find your way back more easily.

The App shows a big compass which includes arrows showing the direction to all of the places you have stored within the App. You can also get coordinates and distances to these locations. 

There are two modes available for the compass: A more traditional mode where the center of the compass shows current the direction as cardinal points and in degrees in big letters, the second mode shows a map in the background which can display or record a route, which helps to follow the route or find your way back on that route. Just keep the path in the center while following the route.

The App supports Live Activities (iOS 16.1 and later on the iPhone), so the compass and all the directions and distances to the saved places are always visible within the dynamic island (iPhone 14 Pro) and on the lock screen.

The App supports Voice Over on the iPhone for blind and visually impaired users.

The Watch App also shows the compass and all directions and distances to all saved places, just like the iPhone App.

The App respects your privacy. There's no tracking, no ads, no hidden costs, no subscription. It's just doing what you expect: showing the direction to north and other places, help to find your way.

## Key features

- Direction and distance to saved places
- Route recording and following
- Live Activities support
- Voice Over accessibility
- Watch app integration
- Traditional and map compass modes

## Chart rankings

- #98 in Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direkto/id6444162098/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2025-05-31*

I think I’m in love with this app! It is so useful and has so much functionality that I always wanted but never thought that I’d get in a single app.

Compass (and custom colour-coded compasses!), distance calculator, coordinates display, current elevation, speedometer… it’s perfect. I travel a lot and I’m now truly obsessed with tracking how far I am from various locations and which way from me they are.

### 2/5 — Bizarre

*2023-11-09*

The compass is only a bit more useful than Apple's. The integrated map ought to make it a lot more useful, but its scale defaults to all of North America. On the watch, which is where I want to use it, every time I bring up the map it shows the whole continent, not my current location.

### 4/5 — Needs gps heading mode

*2023-11-06*

It would be nice for the app to rely on a GPS heading over, say 5mph, for car use. Because when this app is used in the car the car magnetics interferes with the compass reading. So it would be good to be able to set the app to GPS heading mode.

### 1/5 — Gute App, aber..

*2022-12-20*

... nicht nutzbar, weil Akku-Verbrauch viel zu hoch. 14 Pro mit Live-Activities

## Frequently asked questions about Direkto

### What is Direkto?

Direkto is a navigation app that functions as a compass, showing the direction and distance to any saved location. It also allows users to record and follow routes.

### Does Direkto have ads?

No, Direkto is ad-free. The app description explicitly states there are no ads, tracking, hidden costs, or subscriptions.

### How much does Direkto cost?

Direkto is a paid app priced at $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions mentioned.

### What devices does Direkto support?

Direkto is available for iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Apple Watch. It requires iOS 16.1 or later for Live Activities on iPhone.

### Is Direkto suitable for visually impaired users?

Yes, Direkto supports Voice Over on the iPhone, making it accessible for blind and visually impaired users. The Watch app also provides compass information.

### How often is Direkto updated?

The latest version of Direkto is 1.0.4, last updated on September 15, 2025. The initial release was on December 16, 2022.

### Can Direkto be used offline?

While the description doesn't explicitly state offline functionality, compass and route recording features typically rely on device sensors and GPS, which can often function without an active internet connection.

### What are the main benefits of using Direkto?

Users can easily find directions to saved places, record and retrace their steps with route tracking, and utilize Live Activities for constant on-screen navigation information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2025-09-15

- Now supports dark and light mode.
- Supports iOS 26
- Saved places can be now also opened in Apple Maps and Google Maps.
- Bugfix: on a few watch models the coordinates information was only partly visible 
- Bugfix: syncing the data between iPhone and Watch should work better even if both Apps are not active at the same time.

### 1.0.3 — 2025-02-04

- Fixes a crash on the iPad when using the sharing feature
- Fixes a visual glitch under iOS 18 where the compass in live activity could rotate 360 degrees when the heading crosses 0 degree (North) in wither direction

### 1.0.2 — 2023-02-20

- The App will now get location data less frequent which can reduce the battery usage especially on older devices
- The App will now display a warning if the App is not allowed to use the location services and therefore most features can't work. 
- Fixes a bug where terminating the live activities in the lock screen could also terminate a running track recording.
- Fixes a bug on older devices which do not have a tactic engine, where the App could still cause vibrations while it is running in the background
- Fixes a few visual glitches under iOS 12 and older

### 1.0.1 — 2022-12-24

Bugfix: Under certain conditions it could happen that recording a route would stop after a few seconds

### 1.0 — 2022-12-17

No release notes.

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