NorthPin Compass
Hiking, Camping & Car Finder
About
Easily save and navigate back to important locations like your parked car or campsite. Offers live directional guidance, customizable compass styles, and convenient widget support. Share locations with others, even before they install the app.
What's New in NorthPin Compass
2.1.0
September 22, 2026
A new look, and a new way to walk back to your places. PREMIUM REDESIGN • Refreshed glass interface with a floating tab bar and layered cards • Glass Dial is the new default compass; Heritage Compass keeps the old look • 23 compass styles, 11 themes, 9 fonts LIVE GUIDANCE (PRO) • Walk to a saved or shared place from your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Distance, turn guidance, walking ETA and progress • Apple Watch Smart Stack on compatible setups FASTER ACCESS • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for your active or favourite places • Home Screen quick actions and iOS 18 Control Centre controls • Siri, Shortcuts and Spotlight Plus stability and interface improvements. Thank you for using NorthPin!
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
$9.99
NorthPin Pro Lifetime
Unlock all Pro features. No subscription.
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FAQ
What is NorthPin Compass?
NorthPin Compass is a navigation tool that allows you to save important locations and receive live directional guidance back to them. It offers features like saving your current location, dropping pins on a map, and displaying live heading, bearing, and distance to your target.
Does NorthPin Compass have ads?
No, NorthPin Compass is free to start and contains no advertisements. The developer prioritizes user privacy and does not use ad SDKs.
How does NorthPin Compass handle privacy?
NorthPin Compass is designed with privacy first, requiring no account and no tracking. Compass and coordinate calculations are performed on your device, and your saved places remain local unless you enable iCloud sync.
What devices is NorthPin Compass available on?
NorthPin Compass is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It supports features like Lock Screen guidance, Dynamic Island on compatible models, and Apple Watch Smart Stack.
What are the 'Global Directions' in NorthPin Compass?
The 'Global Directions' feature provides specific directional references beyond just North, South, East, and West. This includes Qibla toward the Kaaba in Mecca, Jerusalem, the Vatican, Varanasi, Bodh Gaya, and the North Pole.
Can I customize the look of NorthPin Compass?
Yes, NorthPin Compass offers extensive customization options to make it your own. You can choose from 23 compass styles, 11 themes, and 9 fonts, with options for light or dark mode.
How often is NorthPin Compass updated?
The latest version of NorthPin Compass is 2.1.0, which was last updated on September 22, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.
What is NorthPin Pro?
NorthPin Pro unlocks additional features beyond the free version and is available as a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Purchase restoration is supported, ensuring you retain access to Pro features.
