Best apps like Handy Compass: Digital Compass

Whether you want more options like Handy Compass or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 35+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Handy Compass

Simple Route Tracker by Maksim Ponomarev

track routes

Editor's Choice

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

Altitude Plus by Mehmet Sucu

Any Point On The Map

Strong Contender

5.0(1 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Discover the altitude of your current location or any point on the map. Access detailed elevation data for mountains, cities, and more, with options for different API integrations. Your location data is handled privately.

MapMetrics by MapMetrics B.V.

Know before you go

Worth Considering

Discover the Great Outdoors!

3.0(31 ratings)

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Discover places visually with video previews and navigate with turn-by-turn guidance. Share favorite spots with friends and explore new locations together. Features real-time traffic and speed camera alerts.

More apps like Handy Compass

Indigo Nav

Turn-by-turn GPS navigationEnhanced accessibility for blind usersVirtual exploration of POIs and route turning points

This turn-by-turn GPS app offers comprehensive outdoor navigation with unique accessibility features, including enhanced verbosity for visually impaired users. Explore points of interest, record custom routes with waypoints, and receive audio-visual feedback for turns and intersections.

(27)

free

A must have for geocachers

Geocaching Toolkit iGCT

Waypoint projections and calculationsCoordinate system conversionsText value summation

This app assists geocachers with complex calculations needed to find hidden treasures. It offers tools for waypoint projections, coordinate conversions, text-based puzzles, and hint decryption, making field calculations more manageable.

(19)

paid

Navigate to multiple photos simultaneouslyAutomatic detection of installed navigation appsCustomizable favorite navigation app list

Navigate to Photo

with any navigation app

$0.99

Easily navigate back to locations captured in your photos. Select up to five photos with location data and initiate navigation using your preferred app directly from the iOS share sheet. Rediscover places you've been without remembering directions.

(400)

paid

Private tracking with timeline

Pathify

On-device location history storageReal-time map with customizable viewsChronological activity timeline

This navigation app prioritizes user privacy by keeping all location history secure on the device. It offers a real-time map with customizable views and a unique timeline feature to visualize past activities chronologically.

(1)

free

MapCompass : Compass with Maps

by Bhavik Savaliya

Compass on map with GPSQibla direction finderReal-time altitude and speed

Navigate with a digital compass that displays directions on a map, utilizing GPS for real-time location and orientation. Find your way offline or online, with features like Qibla direction, altitude, and speed.

free with in-app purchases

(20)

Compass App+

Minimalistic Compass App

(0)

Signal NYC

Subway Arrival Times

Real-time subway arrival timesUses current locationLists nearby stations and routes

Get real-time NYC subway arrival times directly on your Apple Watch and iPhone. The app uses your location to show nearby stations and train schedules, updating minute-by-minute for accurate transit information.

(7)

free