# Share Location&Compass — Find your friends

> Combines compass and GPS location sharing via SMS and email. (iPhone/iPad app by yuan hung Huang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/share-location-and-compass/id626591817 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [yuan hung Huang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497812655)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-05-21
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/share-location-and-compass/id626591817/reviews.md

## What is Share Location&Compass?

Combine Compass and Share Location function in one app.
Share your GPS information(map link,address,latitude,longitude,and altitude) to your friends, which include sending it as an SMS,E-Mail.

Share Location function:
- Current address will show on the Map
- If you want to get current address, there must be a network
- If there is  GPS, latitude,longitude and altitude will auto update periodically
- Share a map link of your location ,with friends,family,police, and fire station

Compass function:
- Shows direction of north, south, east and west
- Large numbers and large rotating bezel

## Key features

- Share GPS location (map link, address, coordinates)
- Send location via SMS and Email
- Displays current address on map
- Automatic GPS coordinate updates
- Compass with North, South, East, West
- Large rotating bezel

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/share-location-and-compass/id626591817/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good

*2014-05-27, version 1.1*

Cool

### 5/5 — Good

*2014-05-26, version 1.1*

Cool

## Frequently asked questions about Share Location&Compass

### Does Share Location&Compass have ads?

No, Share Location&Compass is ad-free. It does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### What devices is Share Location&Compass available on?

Share Location&Compass is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for the iOS ecosystem.

### How often is Share Location&Compass updated?

The app was last updated on December 29, 2017, with version 2.2. While it has not received recent updates, it remains functional for its core features.

### What is the age rating for Share Location&Compass?

Share Location&Compass has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It is designed for general use.

### Can Share Location&Compass find my friends' locations?

The app's primary function is to share *your* location with friends, family, or emergency services. It does not have a feature to track other users' locations unless they share with you.

### Does Share Location&Compass require a network connection to get the current address?

Yes, to display the current address on the map, a network connection is required. GPS coordinates and altitude can update periodically if GPS is available, even without a network.

### What information can I share with Share Location&Compass?

You can share your GPS information, including a map link, address, latitude, longitude, and altitude. This can be sent via SMS or email.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2017-12-29

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Performance optimization

### 2.1 — 2017-10-24

Fix error message bug

### 2.0 — 2017-10-20

Fix App will crash problem

### 1.9 — 2017-10-13

Support iOS 11

### 1.7 — 2017-09-16

Fix bug

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All apps by yuan hung Huang: https://appshunter.io/developer/1497812655

## Related topics

[yuan hung huang](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/yuan-hung-huang)

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