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Northern Compass & Navigation

Northern Compass & Navigation

Precision Compass & Navigation

624 ratings
12 reviews
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✈️ Travel
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$3.99
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Details

Released
November 15, 2017
Updated
October 15, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

Developer

TreesWithLeaves
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About

This app provides precise directional and navigational readings, cross-validating data from multiple sources for enhanced accuracy. It features a dual compass display integrated with maps, a destination pointer, and GPS path recording for reliable orientation and exploration.

✓Precision GPS Heading Compass
✓Magnetic Compass (Apple Watch supported)
✓GPS Path Recording
✓Precision Speedometer
✓Destination Pointer
✓Google Maps Integration
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What users say about Northern Compass & Navigation

Reviews of Northern Compass & Navigation are mixed: the Navigation app is rated 4.4/5 from 624 App Store ratings. What users like most: intuitive and easy interface, accurate compass functionality. Top complaints: fading topo lines when zooming, compass not showing on Apple Watch. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Intuitive and easy interface
  • 🧭Accurate compass functionality
  • 📱Great app on the phone
  • ✅Works great after bug fixes

Negative things

  • 📉Fading topo lines when zooming
  • ⌚️Compass not showing on Apple Watch
  • ❓Confusing interface, needs more instructions
  • 🚫Refund denied without reason
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What's New in Northern Compass & Navigation

4.5.2

October 15, 2026

Improved compass displays, nearby search, and saved-path scrolling. Refined map controls and fixed bugs.

User reviews

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Nice app but…

Is there a way to make the topo lines darker and more visible? The more you zoom in the lighter the topo line become. Very hard to see.
Sslowslop

Northern Compass App

I love the accuracy of this app, very helpful!
S5Sanman 555

now works with Watch 3

The team fixed a bug with the watch display and now all is working great.
RRikkiw

Compass on Apple Watch

It doesn’t show the compass on my Apple Watch, it only shows the tabs. When I press on a compass tab it does not do anything.. any help or suggestions are welcomed?
#C#1 concerned customer

Easy peasey

Good app, intuitive, easy interface
LJlose the nickname joneser
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Compass not showing on Apple Watch

Bug

Pressing compass tab on watch does nothing

Bug

App only displays instructions on watch, not compass

Bug

Cannot get watch app to display compass

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Requested Features

2 requests

Make topo lines darker and more visible

Feature

Show simple compass feature on Apple Watch

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FAQ

What does Northern Compass & Navigation do?

This app offers precise directional and navigational readings by cross-validating data from multiple sources. It features a dual compass display integrated with Google Maps, a destination pointer, and GPS path recording to help users orient themselves reliably.

What are the key features of this navigation app?

Key features include a Precision GPS Heading Compass, a Magnetic Compass (with Apple Watch support), GPS Path Recording, a Precision Speedometer, a Destination Pointer, and integration with Google Maps. It also offers path generation and sharing features.

Is this app free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it does contain advertisements. There may also be in-app purchases available for additional features or content.

What devices is Northern Compass & Navigation compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices and features Apple Watch integration, including support for Apple Watch Series 5's magnetometer. It utilizes GPS and can display readings on your Apple Watch while your phone is in your pocket.

Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for wanderers, individuals with a poor sense of direction, and people who enjoy exploring and knowing their location without necessarily needing strict directions. It provides reliable orientation for various outdoor activities.