Geocaching Compass
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigation | $0.99 | Simon Baldwin | iPhone, iPad |
Enter the GPS coordinates into Geo Compass using any of the 3 most popular formats, and let Geo Compass point your way. Accuracy will always be subject to conditions and device capabilities, but using an iPhone outdoors with GPS enabled, you'll usually be able to pinpoint a spot to within about 15 feet.
Features:
- Display distances in miles or kilometers
- Switch between coordinate formats in Settings or within app
- Enter and display coordinates in 3 different formats: DDD°MM'SS.S", DDD°MM.MMM' or DDD.DDDDD°
- Dials for entering coordinates - no switching between different keyboards
- Use the Back and Forward buttons on the main screen to switch destinations
- Name or rename your destinations
- Edit or duplicate an existing destination
- Create a destination at your current location (handy for finding your car again!)
- Rearrange and remove destinations
FAQ:
- How do I switch between km and miles?
Settings for Geocompass are provided in the Settings App. To reach this, press the hardware Home button to return to the Home Screen, and then launch Settings. Scroll down to Geo Compass and choose Coordinates Format and Units. Double-click the Home button to switch back to Geo Compass.
- How accurate is Geo Compass?
Geo Compass uses the same sensors and software libraries as other location/direction aware apps, including the iPhone's pre-installed Compass app. The iPhone (3GSS and later) and the iPad have a built-in digital compass which works like a magnetic-needle compass. The accuracy of digital compass headings can be affected by magnetic or other environmental interference. The compass may need to be calibrated from time to time. For more information, please see http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2767
Disclaimer:
Any outdoor activity carries the risk of injury to person or damage to property. It is the responsibility of the user of this app to prepare adequately for different weather and terrain conditions and to act appropriately. The author assumes no liability for events which may occur related directly or indirectly to use of the Geo Compass app.
Reviews
Good geocaching app.
bmwhitetx
This is a good app for starting out. It’s free and no ads. Easy to enter coordinates.
Finally!
Bob04005
A clean, uncluttered app that does ONE thing i haven’t been able to find elsewhere on orienteering and surveying apps!! A compass that tells you how many feet you are from a given coordinates point. Very handy for finding boundary markers in the woods, etc. It will give you true “birds’ eye” distance even as you wander off a straight path.
Very elegant and useful
Jason13634
I have been wishing for an app just like this to use when I hunt for multi-stage caches and puzzle caches. Of course the accuracy is only as good as the GPS in the iPhone, but the UI is very attractive and easy to use and it exactly meets my needs. Well worth the price.
It is a fun tool.
i like it a lot ?
I have been using this app for several years and i really like it. It is like all recreational GPS units in that it’s accuracy varies by the number of satellites your smartphone is receiving and their signal strength. The app will get you close to the cache. The best clue for hard to find caches it to look for something out of place. I’ve recommended this app to a lot of family and friends.
Very elegant and useful
Jason13634
I have been wishing for an app just like this to use when I hunt for multi-stage caches and puzzle caches. Of course the accuracy is only as good as the GPS in the iPhone, but the UI is very attractive and easy to use and it exactly meets my needs. Well worth the price.
Very easy to use!
GMidd24
Used this app with cub scouts to find a few geo caches. 10 year olds had no problems using it. Simple to use and change destinations. Great app.
Very disappointed.
Turning into a foodie?
This geocaching application is horrible. It says my closest geocache is 6643 miles away.( I know for fact there are some nearby.)I am in the USA. So maybe it's across the pond. Either way this app needs major work I have instant regret in the dollar I spent to purchase it.
Waste of time and $.99
08642sc
Unfortunately this app will not take you to the geocache you are trying to fine. If you follow the arrow and the distance it supposedly will take you within 16 feet of your goal. However once you get there the arrow changes direction and the distance jumps anywhere from 30 to 40 feet. Two out of the three times we used it, it stated we were right at the geocache or within a few feet of the location. We would take one step and it then would change to 30 or more feet away in another complete different direction. This is supposed to be a fun app but just turned out to be too aggravating to continue using. Deleted it from my phone!
