Compass for iPad and iPhone
★ 4.6iOSApp Store
What it actually doesA minimalist compass app for iOS that displays cardinal directions, but suffers from frequent calibration issues and aggressive advertising.
15%Marketing ≈ reality10%Stability53%Live project
Actually does
- ✓iPad-optimized
- ✓Compass92% of reviews
- ✓Dark mode(bonus)8% of reviews
Common complaints
- ✗Inaccurate readings (shows south instead of north, 180° error)62% of mentions
«Shows south instead of north, with such a compass you don't need Susanin»
- ✗Aggressive ads obscuring the interface38% of mentions
«Ads block the compass even during setup. You won't have time to figure out the directions»
- ✗Calibration does not fix direction errors23% of mentions
«In one room north shifts direction by 180-360°. Calibration doesn't help»
- ✗Ignores magnetic declination (pole compensation)8% of mentions
«The magnetic pole differs from the geographic pole by 90 degrees (in Moscow)»
- ✗Screen turns off (interference during use)8% of mentions
«Screen keeps turning off!»
What people praise
- ★Minimalist design and simplicity
«Super simple compass»
- ★Attractive retro styling
«I like the retro styling»
- ★Works normally (for those it works for)
«Works normally, no complaints»