Direction explorer
Compass and maps together
1,99 € · Designed for iPad
Turn your iPhone into a powerful direction finder.
DirectionExplorer combines compass data with Apple Maps to identify mountains, villages, and landmarks in your view.
DirectionExplorer combines a compass tool with Apple Maps by Apple to help you identify targets (villages, buildings, mountains, and more) appearing in your view.
DirectionExplorer uses GPS to determine the observer's location and, using compass information, draws a line on the map in the same direction the iPhone is pointing.
The heading line includes distance marks, allowing you to better estimate distances directly on the map.
You can freeze the origin point and direction line to study the map in detail later. You can also determine the length of the heading line (in miles or km) to better estimate your field of view. The horizon distance can be automatically calculated based on the site's altitude.
The point of origin can be entered manually by tapping the map.
To help you find desired targets more easily, you can insert colored pins above the map. Pins can be set by tapping on the map or by entering place names. Tapping on a pin or on a mountain displays an information box with detailed data about the selected target and these data can be easily shared.
From an offline list of mountains, you can choose which peaks to display on the map.
The information box also suggests possible obstacles (based on the offline mountain database) that may lie between you and the selected target.
For best results, hold the iPhone horizontally and aim accurately.
It is also important to periodically check the compass calibration and follow the on-screen calibration instructions.
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Distance marks in the heading line
Info box of pins and mountains
Sharing info box data
Obstacles on the line of sight
Comsmetic adjustment
Fixed minor bugs
The developer, Stefano Rampazzo, 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
- Stefano Rampazzo
- Size
- 32.6 MB
- Category
- Travel
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2023 Stefano Rampazzo
