Archived App (Last seen on 27 Jul 2026)
This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.
This navigation tool displays the real-time position of the sun and moon on a compass rose, based on your current location and time. Rotate the rose to align with celestial bodies and instantly find true north. It's useful for mariners in areas with magnetic interference or for calibrating traditional compasses.
3.3
June 7, 2020
New icon. Screenshots for iPhone 11.
Solar Compass is a navigation application that shows the real-time positions of the sun and moon on a compass rose. By aligning the rose with these celestial bodies, users can determine true north.
Mariners can use Solar Compass to navigate in areas with uncertain magnetic fields or to calibrate their main compass. It provides a reliable way to find true north, independent of magnetic interference.
The app refreshes sun and moon positions in real time according to your location and the current time, aiming to provide accurate true north readings.
Solar Compass is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.
The latest version, 3.3, was released on June 7, 2020. The app was originally released on March 19, 2012.
Solar Compass has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.
No, Solar Compass does not contain advertisements.
The description does not specify offline functionality, but real-time position updates suggest an internet connection may be required for full accuracy.
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