Crowsflight vs Samt

Crowsflight is a GPS compass that simply points. No instructions, maps to read or paths to follow. When we ask for directions on the street, a friendly finger pointing towards the destination is often more than enough. By combining location data (GPS) with the compass, Crowsflight provides mapless navigation in an intuitive, glance-at-it kind of way. It uses only GPS to navigate, so once you’ve loaded your destination/s, you don’t need a data connection to navigate. Crowsflight is perfect for wandering around foreign cities. MAIN VIEW -Displays distance in metric or imperial units -Drop a marker at your current position (if you have a data connection, Crowsflight will attempt to autoname your location) -Heading pointer changes width as the compass/GPS accuracy increases or decreases LIST VIEW -Search for a new destination by address or placename -Input latitude and longitude manually (e.g. open search, enter 40.692,-73.944) -search for what3words (offline) -Location list view shows your relative distance to each location, so you can see how places compare (distances are scaled logarithmically, so shorter distances show greater difference) -Rearrange your location list by long-pressing the row -Share your current location via email -Launch Maps to get turn-by-turn directions MAP VIEW -Map view shows and allows you to select all your saved locations. It’s another way to see what is around you. -Drag and drop pins in map view to pinpoint and adjust locations -Longpress in map view to save a new location on your map. (if you have a data connection, Crowsflight will attempt to autoname your location) OTHER FEATURES -Works offline (searching is the only function that requires an internet connection) -Opens custom url schemes (e.g. crowsflight://&ll=42.923580,-78.793953&q=BUFFALO). You can send Crowsflight destinations to yourself and friends via email. To get the browser bookmarklet for easy sharing, go to http://cwandt.com/#crowsflight -Backup your locations to your computer through iTunes file sharing -save and sync locations to iCloud APPLE WATCH - same pointing interface as iPhone app - swipe to select from locations that you've add on your phone. -pro tip: If your running app keeps taking over as frontmost app, you can double press the crown to switch back to the last app. *Crowsflight is not meant for driving. Most cars have too much magnetic interference to show the compass reliably in the car anyways. You probably want turn by turn directions if you’re driving, but just in case you were thinking about it...we don’t recommend it.

Samt is a simple Qibla compass that shows you the direction of the Kaaba in Makkah before prayer, wherever you are. The name comes from samt al-qibla — the term Muslim astronomers have used for a thousand years for the exact bearing of the Qibla. Samt carries that heritage into a clean, considered design for everyday use. HOW IT WORKS Open the app, allow location access, hold your iPhone flat, and turn slowly until the indicator aligns with the Qibla. The interface is intentionally clear and focused — there are no unrelated features to navigate through. USE SAMT • At home or in an unfamiliar building • While traveling • In hotels, airports, offices and outdoor spaces • Whenever the Qibla direction is unclear BUILT ON TRUST • Great-circle bearing calculated from your exact location • Works offline — in the desert, on a plane, anywhere • No ads and no account required • Private by design: your location never leaves your device A NOTE ON ACCURACY Compass readings depend on your device sensors and your surroundings. For the best result, keep your phone away from magnets, metal objects, speakers and other electronics, and calibrate when the app asks you to.