Compass X vs Search & Rescue

Compass X turns your iPhone into a professional-grade outdoor instrument panel. Whether you're hiking remote trails, exploring new terrain, or documenting expeditions — every sensor you need is right here. PRECISION COMPASS • True North & Magnetic North with real-time heading in degrees • Cardinal & intercardinal direction labels • Heading accuracy indicator • Bubble level tool with pitch & roll measurement GPS TRACK RECORDER • Record your route with live distance, duration, speed & elevation stats • Pause, resume, and save tracks with full history • Share detailed route cards with map snapshot & elevation profile • Navigate back to your starting point at any time • Save and manage waypoints along your route OFFLINE MAPS • Download map tiles for areas with no signal • Automatic caching with smart 50 MB storage management • Switch between standard and satellite views WEATHER STATION • Current conditions: temperature, humidity, wind, UV index & pressure • 24-hour forecast with hourly breakdown • 7-day forecast for trip planning • Powered by Open-Meteo — no API key needed SENSOR DASHBOARD • Altitude (GPS & barometric) • Atmospheric pressure (hPa) • Temperature, humidity & UV index • Estimated oxygen content based on elevation • Live GPS coordinates with reverse geocoding DATA-STAMPED CAMERA • Overlay GPS coordinates, altitude, date & weather on photos • Document trail conditions, landmarks, or wildlife with location proof • Auto-save to your photo library MORSE CODE FLASHLIGHT • Convert text to Morse code light signals • Adjustable blink speed • Quick-torch mode for emergencies • Full Morse reference chart DESIGNED FOR THE OUTDOORS • Tactical dark interface optimized for sunlight readability • Minimal battery drain with smart sensor management • Background GPS tracking during route recording • Works without internet — core features fully offline Perfect for hikers, mountaineers, trail runners, backpackers, geocachers, surveyors, and anyone who explores the outdoors. #Important Note: A payment is needed to access all features below: GPS TRACK RECORDER OFFLINE MAPS WEATHER STATION SENSOR DASHBOARD • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. *Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ *Privacy Policy: https://airy-pipe-041.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-Compass-X-32b59ade5d798003b0aef3dd744e1f7e?pvs=74

For mountaineers, safety is the only path home. Search & Rescue is a mountain safety companion built for hikers, letting your family know you're safe on the trail, sending instant SOS alerts, with coordinates in the format rescue services use — one tap to copy and forward. Core Features SOS (hold 1.5s — no accidental alerts) · Red SOS button in the bottom tab bar — reachable from any screen · Hold 1.5s: instantly notifies all your family guardians + opens the emergency call list (119 / 112 / country-specific) · Message includes WGS84 · TWD97 · DMS coordinates + Google Maps link · 40 countries with local emergency numbers (auto-detected by location) · Auto-SOS: fall detection + 1-hour stillness prompt (I'm OK / Resting 8h / SOS) Family Guardians · Invite family or friends as your guardians (up to 20) · They see your real-time location, trail track, battery level, and altitude · Automatic location sharing (smart background tracking, works even with screen off) · Works offline — queued and sent when signal returns TWD97 Coordinates (Taiwan Rescue Standard Format) · The ONE coordinate format Taiwan fire/mountain rescue teams use · One-tap copy to text/email to rescuers · Also provides WGS84 (for Google Maps) and DMS (standard aviation format) Offline Maps (No-signal wilderness ready) · Download OpenStreetMap / OpenTopoMap tiles before your trip · View maps + GPS position even with zero cellular signal · Free-form region selection (not limited to preset trails) Hiking Trail Recording · Auto-tracks time, distance, elevation gain/loss, avg speed · Multi-day support (auto per-day breakdown) · Export GPX to Garmin / Strava · Nearby trails search + community shared details Achievement Badges · 15+ badges (First Trip / 100km Cumulative / 1000m Elevation, etc.) · Custom monthly goals (distance / elevation / time) · Celebration animation on each hike + badge unlock Live Heart Rate · Connects Garmin broadcast HR / Polar / Wahoo / Apple Watch · High HR warnings (auto max HR by age) · 5 heart rate zones displayed live Environmental Monitoring · Live weather + 7-day forecast (Open-Meteo) · Barometer thunderstorm warning (3 hours ahead) · Altitude sickness warning (hydration + slower ascent reminders above 3000m) · Air quality + UV index · Sunrise/sunset + remaining daylight Smart Companion (Human Touch) · New area: "New place — I'll walk with you" · Lunchtime: "It's noon, eat before you continue" · Dusk approaching: "You're a dusk hiker — mind the dark" · 8 contextual messages, learns from your patterns Privacy First · Location data auto-cleared after 90 days (GDPR + Taiwan Privacy Law compliant) · Sign-out immediately clears cloud location history (profile kept) · Only guardians YOU invite can see your position · Encrypted transport (Firebase HTTPS + Firestore rules) · Free, no ads, no trackers 11 Languages Auto-follows system language, manual override available Completely Free · No Ads This app was built by a son for his father, and given as a gift to every hiking family. May everyone come home safe. Feedback Built-in feedback (Settings → Feedback), developer reads every message personally. Email: searchrescuetw@gmail.com Medical Disclaimer Search & Rescue is not a medical device. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Heart rate monitoring, altitude sickness alerts, and barometer warnings are for informational purposes only, not a substitute for professional medical judgment. Consult a physician for any health concerns. Disclaimer This app is a supplement, not a replacement for basic mountain preparation: · Tell family your itinerary before departure · Carry paper maps + compass · Bring adequate food + warm layers · In emergency, always call 119 / 112 first Search & Rescue is an extra layer of protection, so your loved ones at home can worry a little less.