Virtual Compass º

Virtual Compass º

Camera Compass

284 ratings
9 reviews
Free
With Ads

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 3, 2018
  • April 28, 2023

Features

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ipad
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This app overlays a precise compass and GPS coordinates onto your camera's view, offering real-time direction and location tracking. Navigate easily by seeing your heading and position directly on your surroundings.

Real-time compass direction
Real-time compass heading
GPS coordinates display
Camera viewfinder integration
Instant GPS readings
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What's New in Virtual Compass º

1.6

April 28, 2023

Minor bug fixes and UI updates

User reviews

Bad

Compuss

Poor implementation

Like so many compass apps when run on the iPad, this one suffers from a careless implementation — it does not correctly manage the input to the heading API, and so does not reliably return the actual correct heading.

The app needs to constantly monitor the device orientation, and feed that information to the API, as described in the API docs. Instead it appears to only look at the device orientation at initial runtime,and it appears to even get that wrong. If I turn the iPad to portrait, the compass direction is now correct, but the image is not centered on the screen any more.

Basically, a mess.
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No Mention

…of “ADS”!

Nothing works

It is not visable. White screen

Free

This app was what I was looking for. I wish there was a way to automatically clip out the ads from the screenshots and that I could take pictures in landscape though.

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FAQ

What does Virtual Compass do?

Virtual Compass uses your phone's camera to display an accurate compass heading and direction overlaid on your surroundings. It also shows your real-time GPS coordinates, aiding in navigation and location identification.

What are the key features of Virtual Compass?

Key features include an accurate real-time compass direction and heading displayed in a large font, your current GPS coordinates, and an easy-to-use camera viewfinder for precise directional identification.

Is Virtual Compass free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use. It is supported by advertisements, which are displayed within the application.

How does the camera compass feature work?

The camera compass feature integrates a digital compass directly into your phone's camera view. This allows you to see the compass heading and direction superimposed on what you are looking at, making it intuitive to navigate.

What is the main benefit of using this app for navigation?

The primary benefit is the visual overlay of compass direction and GPS coordinates onto your camera's view. This provides a more intuitive and immediate understanding of your orientation and location compared to traditional compass apps.