Компас ⊘

4.5
iOSApp Store

What it actually doesA retro-design compass app for iPhone/iPad that determines azimuth and cardinal directions, but often lacks accuracy and contains ads. Accuracy depends on sensor calibration and magnetic environment; users report unreliability in real navigation conditions.

35%Marketing ≈ reality30%Stability51%Live project

Actually does

  • Compass80% of reviews
  • Offline-first(bonus)5% of reviews
  • Dark mode15% of reviews
  • Subscription(bonus)5% of reviews

Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews

  • Определение высоты/высотомер

Common complaints

  • Incorrect direction detection / low accuracy40% of mentions

    «Can't use it in unfamiliar places, it lies terribly»

  • Large intrusive ads at the bottom of the screen13% of mentions

    «Completely filled with ads; Large ads at the bottom; Ads appear at the bottom»

  • Crashes on startup, especially on older iOS versions7% of mentions

    «I have iOS 8, it crashes as soon as it starts»

  • Compass doesn't respond to movement, freezes10% of mentions

    «I turn around and it doesn't move; constantly changes direction»

  • No map overlay on terrain7% of mentions

    «No map overlay on terrain and no geolocation binding; No map»

What people praise

  • Elegant retro design and beautiful interface

    «The graphical interface is flawless; Nice execution, made with heart»

  • Useful for tourism, navigation, determining directions

    «Great for hiking, boat trips; useful»

  • Ease of use and intuitive interface

    «Very simple to use; Stylish, detailed, clear»

  • Does not require internet to work

    «No internet connection needed at all to determine cardinal directions»

Where to install