Best Magnetic Declination Apps

194+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
15 free apps
Updated June 2026

The best magnetic declination apps on iPhone average 4.5★ across 194+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated June 2026.

Top Picks for Magnetic Declination

CrowdMag#1

CrowdMag by University of Colorado Boulder

Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.3(23 ratings)
Free
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This app allows users to measure and contribute to scientific research on Earth's magnetic field using their smartphone. It offers features for recording magnetic data during various activities, including flights, and provides tools for data visualization and analysis.

MagVar#2

MagVar by Robert Walker

Magnetic Variation
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
5.0(1 ratings)
$0.99
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This navigation tool calculates magnetic variation, the difference between true and magnetic north, essential for plotting courses on maps. It's designed for pilots, sailors, cartographers, and anyone using maps and a compass.

Compass ×#3

Compass × by DOUBLE U s.r.o.

#1 design
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.6😐(8.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a beautifully designed compass experience for your iPhone or iPad. It provides precise GPS coordinates, altitude, sunrise/sunset times, and barometric pressure. Easily share your location and choose between magnetic or true north.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Exceptional compass
  • 🌟 Accurate and reliable
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful features (elevation, coordinates, etc.)

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Compass inaccuracy and inconsistency
  • 💰 Expensive subscription to remove ads
  • 📢 Intrusive and excessive ads

More Magnetic Declination apps to explore

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geoTools
geoTools
geoTools
Earth's Gravity and Magnetics
Free

This app provides tools for geological, geophysical, engineering, and geographic work. It helps estimate geophysical quantities like Bouguer anomaly and magnetic declination, and offers a quick coordinate converter. It's designed for professionals and enthusiasts interested in Earth Sciences.

Estimate geophysical quantitiesCalculate Bouguer anomalyEstimate magnetic declination
🔧 Utilities
(3)
free
5
Compass & GPS
Compass & GPS
Compass & GPS
Quick Compass for Directions
Free

This utility app provides a digital compass to help you determine cardinal directions. It's useful for outdoor activities, travel, or low-visibility conditions, and also displays GPS altitude and your current location on a map.

Digital compassCardinal direction displayGPS altitude
🔧 Utilities
(11K)
ad-supported
6
Compass X - GPS Magnetic North
Compass X - GPS Magnetic North
Compass X - GPS Magnetic North
Maps, Altimeter, Barometer
Free

This app combines essential tools for travelers, including a compass with GPS and magnetic north options, a bright flashlight with Morse code transmission, a teslameter, an altimeter, and a barometer. It offers real-time data for navigation, elevation, and atmospheric pressure.

Magnetic and True North compass modesGPS location and navigationAdjustable LED flashlight with SOS
🗺️ Navigation
(959)
free with in-app purchases
7
Compass Map Barometer
Compass Map Barometer
Compass Map Barometer
GPS True and Magnetic North
Free

This application provides a digital compass to easily identify cardinal directions and any arbitrary direction. It offers the flexibility to switch between magnetic and true north, and includes a map rotation feature. A barometer function is also available on compatible devices.

Electronic compassMagnetic and true north modesMap rotation
📊 Productivity
(122)
ad-supported
8
Compass ⊘
Compass ⊘
Compass ⊘
Navigation, location & more
Free

This app transforms your device into a highly accurate and elegantly designed compass. It offers instant navigation, showing your location, altitude, and orientation with a user-friendly interface. Perfect for outdoor adventures and everyday use.

Instant navigation with location, altitude, and orientationRustic and elegant antique compass designPrecision accuracy using device sensors
🗺️ Navigation
(6.1K)
free with in-app purchases
9
AeroVariation
AeroVariation
AeroVariation
Determine magnetic variation
$1.29

This app calculates magnetic variation using the World Magnetic Model for any location and year between 2025-2029. You can find variation by browsing a map, selecting an airport, or entering coordinates.

Magnetic variation calculationWorld Magnetic Model (WMM)Location-based search
🔍 Reference
(4)
paid
10
WMM PAL
WMM PAL
WMM PAL
by Digilog Corporation
$2.99

This app accurately calculates magnetic declination worldwide using the World Magnetic Model from NOAA. It has been updated with modern Swift and SwiftUI tools for improved performance and features.

Accurate magnetic declination calculationGlobal coverageUses World Magnetic Model (NOAA)
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
paid
11
CourseSpeed
CourseSpeed
CourseSpeed
by David Jennings
Free

This navigation app provides real-time course, speed, and position data on a clear display. It offers turn-by-turn navigation with voice prompts, map overlays, and the ability to save tracks and points of interest. Additional features include sunrise/sunset times, horizon distance calculation, and specialized functions for sailing and geocaching.

Real-time course, speed, and position displayTurn-by-turn navigation with voice promptsMap view with track history and waypoints
🗺️ Navigation
(2)
free
12
Metal Detector EMF
Metal Detector EMF
Metal Detector EMF
Find metals and magnetic field
Free

This application uses your smartphone's magnetic sensor to detect nearby metal objects. It can help you find hidden metallic items, act as a treasure hunting tool, or even assist in ghost hunting by visualizing magnetic field trends. Requires a device with a magnetic sensor to function.

Detects nearby metalMeasures magnetic fieldFinds hidden metallic objects
🔧 Utilities
(2.2K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Compass°
Compass°
Compass°
Simple Large Display Compass
Free

This application provides a large, easy-to-read compass display to show your direction and heading. It utilizes your device's internal hardware for accurate estimations.

Large displayEasy to readShows direction
🔧 Utilities
(57K)
ad-supported
14
EMF Radiation Detector Reader
EMF Radiation Detector Reader
EMF Radiation Detector Reader
Detect EMF Radiation Meter
Free

Detect electromagnetic fields (EMF) around you using your phone's sensors. Identify high-radiation zones in your home and workplace to better organize your environment and potentially improve well-being. Measure EMF emitted by various electronic devices and appliances.

Detect EMF radiationMeasure EMF levelsIdentify risk zones
🔧 Utilities
(4.5K)
free with in-app purchases
15
EMF Field Detector RF Scanner
EMF Field Detector RF Scanner
EMF Field Detector RF Scanner
Find Wave & Hidden Emitters
$4.99

Detect electromagnetic fields (EMF) using your device's sensors. Get alerted to high magnetic fields and potential radiation sources in your home. Useful for identifying hidden emitters and understanding your environment.

Detects electromagnetic fields (EMF)Warns of high magnetic fields with beepsMeasures magnetic force on three axes
🔧 Utilities
(5.5K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Compass∞
Compass∞
Compass∞
The #1 Compass Navigation App
Free

This app provides an accurate and easy-to-read compass for outdoor activities like hiking and camping. It displays heading, magnetic north, cardinal directions, temperature, and altitude. A flashlight is also included for nighttime use.

Accurate compass readingsMagnetic North displayCardinal direction indicators
🗺️ Navigation
(4.9K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Magnetic Storms
Magnetic Storms
Magnetic Storms
Follow the solar activity
Free

Monitor Earth's magnetic field and solar activity in near real-time. Track Kp and A indices, solar wind speed, solar flares, and proton/electron flux. Predict auroras and magnetic storms.

Real-time magnetic field monitoringSolar activity trackingKp and A Index data
🔧 Utilities
(19)
free with in-app purchases
18
MagnetMeter
MagnetMeter
MagnetMeter
3D Vector Magnetometer
$1.99

Visualize magnetic fields in 3D and measure their strength and direction. Explore objects, detect hidden lines, or estimate your position without GPS. Offers multiple display modes for magnetic and acceleration data.

3D magnetic field visualizationMeasure magnetic field strength and directionMetal detection for pipes and lines
🗺️ Navigation
(4)
paid
19
Compass & Coordinates Locator
Compass & Coordinates Locator
Compass & Coordinates Locator
Altitude, Barometer, Weather
Free

This app provides accurate directional guidance with a digital compass, wind direction, and Qibla finder. It offers offline functionality, location saving, weather updates, and altitude monitoring, making it a versatile navigation tool for various outdoor activities and everyday use.

Accurate digital compassWind direction indicatorTrue/Magnetic North toggle
🗺️ Navigation
(485)
free with in-app purchases
20
Magnetology
Magnetology
Magnetology
by Vasiliy Kozlov
Free

Monitor geomagnetic storms and Earth's magnetic field. Understand how these events can impact health, communications, and navigation. Plan your activities and protect yourself from potential negative effects.

Geomagnetic storm forecastingEarth's geomagnetic field monitoringHealth impact awareness
☀️ Weather
(76)
free with in-app purchases