# Watch Compass: GPS Tracks — Heading, Widgets & History

> Live compass and movement tracking for iPhone and Apple Watch with CarPlay integration. (iPhone/iPad app by Bernhard Hering.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-compass-gps-tracks/id1438389461 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bernhard Hering](https://appshunter.io/developer/327542085)
- Category: Navigation, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2018-10-11
- Data updated: 2026-11-11
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-compass-gps-tracks/id1438389461/reviews.md

## What is Watch Compass?

Watch Compass combines a direct live compass on iPhone with the movement directions recorded by your Apple Watch. CarPlay keeps heading and degrees visible while you drive. The Live Activity also shows them on the Lock Screen, in the Dynamic Island, and in the CarPlay Dashboard.

At a glance:
- current heading on a focused compass dial
- latest movement direction with timestamp
- direction profiles for today, seven days, and 30 days
- a clear history of recent measurements
- a dedicated CarPlay display for heading and degrees
- course tracks with distance, average course, direction changes, and GPX/CSV export
- Live Activity for the Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and CarPlay Dashboard
- widgets and Apple Watch complications
- synchronized data across iPhone and Apple Watch

Unlike a traditional compass, Watch Compass distinguishes between the current heading of your iPhone and the direction in which you were recently moving. You get immediate orientation together with a useful movement history.

Compass Pro unlocks all premium features.

Subscription terms:
- Title: Compass Pro
- Length: 1 year, auto-renewing
- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
- Privacy Policy: https://bernhardhering.de/privacy/

## Key features

- Live compass dial
- Movement direction tracking
- CarPlay display
- Lock Screen Live Activity
- Direction profiles
- GPX/CSV export
- Apple Watch complications

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compass Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compass Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Is Watch Compass safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Watch Compass.

## Is Watch Compass legit?

Watch Compass: GPS Tracks appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Watch Compass is 90 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watch-compass-gps-tracks/id1438389461/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2023-09-26*

Paid for this app and cannot get it to work at all. On phone it says use settings on watch. Does not work. A total waste of time and money.

**Developer response:** I’m sorry the instructions sent you between the phone and Watch without getting you started. If you still need help, please email me at mail@bernhardhering.de with the exact message and your current app and watchOS versions. I’d like to address where the setup gets stuck.

### 1/5 — Mr

*2020-12-04*

That aplication i did pay and aplication not working,can i have noney back Please

**Developer response:** Sorry to hear that. Did you try walking around outside, with a stable GPS connection? Please try this page to request a refund: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204084

### 1/5 — 何だよ

*2019-10-28*

期待していのに 方角が合ってないし
使えないんだけど

日本語にして
意味がわからない

**Developer response:** 方角の表示や言語が分かりにくく、ご期待に添えず申し訳ありません。今もお困りでしたら、アプリのバージョンと、数字と矢印のどちらが合わないのかを mail@bernhardhering.de にお知らせください。安全な場所で確認できる範囲で構いません。

### 1/5 — Complete waste of money

*2019-10-20*

It doesn’t do anything!!
And there’s no support to show you how to use it.
Don’t waste your money

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review and sorry to hear that. I am constantly working on improvements.

### 3/5 — No settings????

*2019-10-15*

How do you set mag north or true north?? Cannot find any settings options. Can the developer please respond? Thanks.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review. The app uses the gps direction for the compass functionality. This is always the truth north. You cannot set it to magnetic north

### 1/5 — Compass

*2019-10-14*

Not a compass it doesn’t work

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review and sorry to hear that. I am constantly working on improvements.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2019-07-09*

If I try to change the settings in the app on the phone it continuously asks me to open up the app on the watch which is open and continues to give me the error anyhow.  And although the developer tries his best to explain in the app info that this does not work like the Compass on the iPhone it’s pretty useless as a Compass if you have to be moving all the time to get a bearing. The phrase stopping to get your bearings is used because you need to stop when you’re trying to figure out which you’re going. Waste of $2.79.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review. Sorry you didn't like it.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work at all

*2019-06-30*

Don’t buy it

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review and sorry to hear that. I am constantly working on improvements.

### 1/5 — Steve

*2019-05-25*

Shocking app! Paid 1.99 and I reckon if I threw a stick in the air it would have more chance of telling me where north is!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review and sorry to hear that. I am constantly working on improvements.

### 1/5 — Load of rubbish

*2019-05-19*

I bought the package of 3 apps hoping for good things but none work. Seems impossible to access any settings do at through mercy of the developer. Please give me my money back as these apps dimply do nothing.

**Developer response:** I’m sorry the bundle left you unable to use the settings you needed. If the purchase question is still open, please email me at mail@bernhardhering.de. I can’t process a refund through a review, but you shouldn’t have to post payment details publicly to ask for help.

## Frequently asked questions about Watch Compass

### What is the rating for Watch Compass?

Watch Compass has a perfect 5.0-star rating from 1 user review. This indicates a very positive user sentiment based on available data.

### Is Watch Compass free to use?

The app is free to download and use with basic features. Premium features are unlocked through a subscription called Compass Pro.

### What devices does Watch Compass support?

Watch Compass is designed for both iPhone and Apple Watch, allowing for synchronized data and convenient use across both devices.

### How often is Watch Compass updated?

The latest version, 2.7.3, was last updated on November 10, 2026. This suggests a history of regular updates to improve functionality and reliability.

### What are the subscription options for Watch Compass?

Users can subscribe to Compass Pro for $0.99 per month or $9.99 per year. Subscriptions are auto-renewing.

### Does Watch Compass have ads?

No, Watch Compass does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

### What is the age rating for Watch Compass?

Watch Compass has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals.

### Can I export my tracked data from Watch Compass?

Yes, Watch Compass allows you to export your course tracks, including distance, average course, and direction changes, in GPX and CSV formats.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7.3 — 2026-11-10

When starting a Live Activity, choose the classic compass or a whiskey-style heading ribbon. The ribbon moves beneath a fixed center marker. Your choice also applies to the Live Activity in the CarPlay Dashboard and is remembered for your next session.

Compass Pro now offers a monthly subscription, a yearly subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Existing purchases remain valid.

### 2.7.2 — 2026-10-07

The Live Activity now features a round compass dial with direction and degrees in the CarPlay Dashboard and Apple Watch Smart Stack. Outdated direction readings show a waiting state in this compact view. Start the Live Activity on your iPhone; CarPlay display requires iOS 26 or later.

### 2.7.1 — 2026-09-30

See where you went: recorded routes now show your direction of travel in eight colors. The improved track view brings together your map, direction legend, distance, and duration. Pauses and GPS gaps remain separate, and saving and reopening recordings is more reliable.

### 2.7 — 2026-08-26

New in this version:
- clearer iPhone navigation with Compass, Tracks, and Analysis as the three main areas
- pause, resume, and finish active course tracks directly in the Tracks tab
- a dedicated CarPlay display for heading and degrees
- start, pause, and save course tracks from iPhone and CarPlay
- on-device GPX and CSV export
- clearer focus on compass widgets and heading history
- precise location updates in the foreground and while CarPlay is active
- battery-friendly significant location changes during normal background use
- a more reliable Live Activity with protection against repeated failures

### 2.6 — 2026-08-11

New in version 2.6:
- more reliable Live Activity starts with protection against repeated failures
- anonymous ActivityKit diagnostics to help resolve start issues faster
- precise location updates in the foreground and during an active Live Activity
- battery-friendly significant location changes during normal background use
- reliable relaunch fallback for location recording

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