Compass ⊘16.0 - App Store

A beautiful compass that just works.

Compass ⊘ puts a brass antique compass in your pocket. Open it and the needle is already pointing north - no account, no setup, no clutter.

FIND YOUR BEARING
. A large, readable dial you can take in at a glance
. Your heading in degrees, from 0° to 359°, named as a compass point
. A gentle tap as you cross north, east, south and west, so you can hold a bearing without staring at the screen
. True north or magnetic north, whichever you navigate by

SEE IT IN THE REAL WORLD
. Hold up your device and the compass points float on the horizon, over the live camera
. Or set a 3D compass down on a table, a rock or the floor, and walk around it
. Useful for orienting a paper map, siting solar panels, aiming a dish, or settling an argument about which way is north

KNOW WHERE YOU ARE
. The street and town you are standing in
. Your altitude, in both feet and metres
. A satellite map that turns as you turn

MADE FOR THE OUTDOORS
. The needle needs no signal, so it works far from any tower
. Six compass faces to choose from
. Built for iPhone and iPad

Free to use. One optional purchase, never a subscription, removes the ads and unlocks the map and the other compass faces.

Accuracy depends on your device's sensors. Keep it away from magnets, speakers and metal for the steadiest reading, and wave it in a figure eight when iOS asks to calibrate.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

"Does what's supposed to do in a beautiful and straightforward way. The graphic interphase is impeccable! Great Job!!" - Abruna

"As a boater I can reference position of our boat. I then determine the direction of wind/rain and effect it will have on mooring lines." - Popeye, SF Bay

"Had the grandsons out hiking and found moss and confirmed north. Very handy app." - Moon water 62

"Use it a lot when showing houses. I'm able to see which direction the front door, bedroom windows etc are facing. Very accurate, I highly recommend it." - Ijdeluxe1

"Super easy to use and accurate. Use it to know where to spot the Space Station and it is spot on." - DirtDawgGolfer

"Downloaded this app while in the middle of swamp in order to prove which direction was north. Won 20 bucks. Great app." - Fuzzyrc1

Version History New: the AR compass. Point your camera at the world to see north, south, east and west on the horizon, or place a 3D compass on a table or the floor.
The bottom toolbar has been redrawn, so it stays sharp on every screen. 16.0 Sep 17 - Fixed a crash and a setup screen bug 15.0 Jul 5 - A smoother, more reliable compass experience
- Small improvements to keep your navigation accurate and seamless 14.4 10/03/2025 Fixed edge case that would flip heading by 180 degrees. 14.3 08/16/2025 - Enhanced Accuracy: Never lose your way again! Improved precision for seamless navigation on your adventures.
- Altitude & Elevation: Now track altitude more accurately—perfect for hikers and climbers.
- Sea & Sailing Mode: Optimized for sailors—navigate the waves with ease.
- Map Enhancements: Explore with improved map features to stay oriented on every trek.
- Bug Fixes & Optimizations: Smoother performance for your adventures on land or sea.

Your ultimate tool for hiking, sailing, and exploring the Earth just got better! 14.2.1 01/02/2025 - Bug Fixes: Resolved minor issues to ensure a seamless user experience.
- Compatibility Update: Fully optimized for the latest iOS version.

Thank you for using Compass ⊘! Your feedback helps us improve. Please leave a review or contact us with your suggestions 14.2 12/22/2024 - Bug Fixes: Resolved minor issues to ensure a seamless user experience.
- Compatibility Update: Fully optimized for the latest iOS version.

Thank you for using Compass ⊘! Your feedback helps us improve. Please leave a review or contact us with your suggestions 14.1.2 12/09/2024 - Bug Fixes: Resolved minor issues to ensure a seamless user experience.
- Compatibility Update: Fully optimized for the latest iOS version.

Thank you for using Compass ⊘! Your feedback helps us improve. Please leave a review or contact us with your suggestions 14.1.1 12/03/2024 - Enhanced Accuracy: Improved sensor calibration for even more precise navigation.
- Refined Design: Updated visuals for a cleaner, more modern look while keeping the rustic charm.
- Performance Boost: Optimized app performance for smoother operation on all devices.
- Bug Fixes: Resolved minor issues to ensure a seamless user experience.
- Compatibility Update: Fully optimized for the latest iOS version.

Thank you for using Compass ⊘! Your feedback helps us improve. Please leave a review or contact us with your suggestions. 14.1 11/25/2024 We’re excited to introduce a streamlined setup process to make your compass app more personalized and easy to use! Here’s what’s new:

- Quick Setup Wizard: Get up and running in no time with our new step-by-step setup process. Configure your compass settings and customize preferences all in one place.
- Tailored Features: Choose the functionalities you need during setup to create a compass experience that fits your adventures.
- Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements: We've polished the app to make it smoother and more reliable.

Update now and let the compass guide your way like never before! 14.0 11/20/2024 Better loading times 13.4 06/10/2024 Stability improvements 13.3 04/20/2024 Upgrade bugfix 13.2 02/22/2024 Better loading times 13.1 02/15/2024 Improve battery life 13.0 02/15/2024 Layout update 12.2 01/25/2024 Loading bug fix. 12.1 01/22/2024 Stability fixes. 12.0 01/10/2024 New compass themes 10.0 01/11/2023 Stability improvements 9.23 05/01/2022 Update for iOS 15.4.1 9.22 04/10/2022 Improve stability 9.21 04/09/2021 More realistic 9.20 04/06/2021 Improved accuracy on extremes 9.19 04/04/2021 Update for Pro Max 9.18 12/08/2020