Sonic Compass
The Sense of North
Only for iPhone
Free
iPhone
Train your brain and develop an innate, natural sense of North. Feel more oriented in any environment. It's not an app, it's a new sense.
Ever wished you had a natural, built-in compass? Sonic Compass is a revolutionary tool designed to help you develop a sense of the direction of North.
Based on principles of cognitive science and predictive processing, our app creates a new sense of cardinal directions. You'll find yourself more oriented and aware, even when the app is off.
KEY FEATURES:
• LEARNING MODE: The core of the experience. Predict the direction of North after hearing a cue and receive instant spatial audio feedback. This "active inference" method is designed to build and reinforce neural pathways. You won't need to do anything except listen!
• SENSE MODE: Experience a continuous, subtle spatial sound that indicates the direction of North. It’s an ambient awareness tool that helps you have a sense of orientation without looking at a screen.
• VIBRATION MODE: For silent guidance. Get a gentle haptic pulse whenever you (or your phone) are facing North. Perfect for quick checks or keeping your phone in a pocket.
• HIGH-PRECISION SPATIAL AUDIO: We dynamically generate over 120 unique sound positions to give you an incredibly accurate and smooth sense of direction—far beyond simple stereo panning.
• POCKET CALIBRATION: Our smart offset tool allows you to calibrate the app for how you carry your phone, ensuring accuracy even when it's not held flat in your hand.
• BACKGROUND AWARENESS: Sonic Compass works just as well in the background and it's compatible with hearing music, navigational guidance, and other sounds while the app is running.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
• Hikers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts who want to rely less on GPS.
• People with accessibility needs.
• Travelers and urban explorers navigating new cities.
• Biohackers. Cyborgs. Superhumans? Everyone interested in using technology to develop a previously inaccessible sense.
You won't just know where North is. You'll feel it.
Ratings & Reviews
The developer, AudD, LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Provider
- AudD, LLC
- Size
- 18.3 MB
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 Mikhail Samin