# VISCompass

> VISCompass (iPhone/iPad app by Matthew Clark.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viscompass/id1069064042 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matthew Clark](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069064041)
- Category: Sports, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-05-13
- Data updated: 2026-05-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viscompass/id1069064042/reviews.md

## What is VISCompass?

VISCompass enables visually impaired sailors, in partnership with a sighted skipper, to helm a boat by receiving steering instructions as audio signals.  It has been developed by Sporting Activities for the Disabled and extensively tested for use in dinghies, yachts and motorboats.  VISCompass does not enable visually impaired sailors to sail solo, it is only to be used with the assistance of a sighted skipper.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.0 — 2023-04-08

Now requires iOS 14 or above

### 1.2.2 — 2021-02-04

No new features, just a technical update to keep up with new devices and IOS versions.

### 1.2.1 — 2020-05-19

Improved support for VoiceOver and Voice Control.

### 1.2 — 2020-03-22

Our focus in VISCompass 1.2 has been to improve the interface based on user feedback.  The on-course sound selection has been made easier to change and enhanced with an option to speak the current heading.  The interface layout has also been improved and more labels added.  We have also added a direct link to improved online documentation.

### 1.1 — 2017-09-20

This version contains some small improvements and fixes, including:
* The default 'tolerance' has increased to 10 degrees.
* An audible 'on course' sound has been added.  Tap the drum icon in the top right of the screen to turn it on or off

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## More apps by Matthew Clark

- [VISCompass2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viscompass2/id6449617356)

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