# IKabe > Tool to find Kaaba direction, sun position, and distance using GPS/WLAN. (iPhone/iPad app by mahmut keygubatli.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikabe/id303864634 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [mahmut keygubatli](https://appshunter.io/developer/303864637) - Category: Utilities, Navigation - Price: Free - Rating: 2.20/5 from 349 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 5 MB - Released: 2009-02-04 - Data updated: 2026-08-22 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikabe/id303864634/reviews.md ## What is IKabe? A small tool to get the direction to kaaba in mecca. Also spelled qibla (Green Arrow). There is also a sun compass that shows the sun direction and if you can see it or not. The distance label shows how many km kabe is. First you click to refresh to get the GPS Coordinate from GPS (IPhone) or WLAN (IPOD Touch). Then this tool calculates distance, heading, sun position (updated every minute) and the magnetic north. Then the display shows you the different directions. ## Key features - Kaaba direction finder - Sun compass - Sun visibility indicator - Distance to Kaaba - GPS and WLAN coordinate retrieval - Magnetic north indicator ## Recent user reviews (10 of 12) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikabe/id303864634/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Utterly useless *2015-04-15, version 2.2* No instructions Not intuitive ### 5/5 — iPhone 4 *2010-11-05, version 0* Dear mahmut, Thank you for this idea and I want to ask you if you have a new version for iPhone 4? Thanks again ### 1/5 — IKabe *2009-11-03, version 0* I have tried to use the software in different cities with US and Canada and always it gave me wrong direction unless you have some sense of direction. If you initially locate the direction of Qibla and try to move the iPhone in another direction - still it will give you the original direction even your iPhone is another direction - even you refresh the screen. Thanks God this product is free. ### 2/5 — Good concept *2009-06-28, version 0* Doesn't use the digital compass so you still have to use the apple compass then switch back to this app. Good start but needs some work. ### 5/5 — Riyadh *2009-06-27, version 0* برنامج اكثر من رائع ### 5/5 — شكرا *2009-06-26, version 0* ماشاء تطبيق اكثر من رائع جزاءه الله عنا وعن المسلمين خير الجزاء ### 3/5 — saleh *2009-06-24, version 0* is't work with i phone not iphone(s) coz i tray it ### 1/5 — Does not use 3gs capabilities *2009-06-20, version 0* This is so unfortunate, an application for the 3gs, yet doesn't use its capabilities! ### 5/5 — Good job brother *2009-06-19, version 0* Cheers ### 1/5 — Very nice *2009-06-16, version 0* Very nice software Thanks ## Frequently asked questions about IKabe ### What does this app do? This app is a tool designed to help users find the direction to the Kaaba in Mecca. It also provides information about the sun's position and visibility, and calculates the distance to the Kaaba. ### How does the app determine the direction? The app retrieves GPS coordinates from an iPhone or WLAN coordinates from an iPod Touch. It then uses this information to calculate the distance, heading towards the Kaaba, and the sun's position. ### Is this app free to use? Yes, based on the provided information, this app is free to use and does not have in-app purchases or advertisements. ### What information is displayed on the screen? The display shows the direction to the Kaaba via a green arrow, the sun's direction and whether it is visible, the distance to the Kaaba in kilometers, and the magnetic north. ### How often is the sun position updated? The sun position is updated every minute, ensuring that the information provided is current for the user's location and time. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2 — 2014-10-03 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. bug fixing: GPS only in use and not allways. ### 2.1 — 2014-10-01 Crash on ios8 removed. Support for iPhone 6 Plus Support for iPhone 6 ### 2.0 — 2013-10-11 New Design, Bugfixes and use of electronic compass. ### 1.0.1 — 2009-04-14 Now there is a Globe, where you can see the path to Kaaba. And you can rotate the Qibla kompas with your finger. You didn't need to hold the device to the sun or to another direction. 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