Smart Compass 1.8.17

Do you frequently get lost on camping trips or hiking trails? If yes, then this compass app can prove to be a real lifesaver for you. Smart Compass is a useful app which helps you in finding directions when you are lost somewhere using the magnet sensor embedded in your device. It has a simple user interface which is backed up by a user-friendly layout and design. Due to these two features, you won't have any issues in making use of this app to finding your way back. It utilizes the various sensors in your phone to point you in the right direction. Moreover, it also provides all the necessary information needed for you to safely plot a route home no matter where in the world you are.

Smart Compass presents all of its features on its home screen. Visually it looks exactly like a normal compass. Upon launch, this compass app immediately starts utilizing the magnetometer onboard your device to find the true north. This information is displayed on the bottom-right corner of the screen. Moreover, it will also determine your current position and give you a heading as well. There is also information provided regarding your current altitude. The heading changes as soon as you move your device. If you think that the app isn't working properly, you can calibrate the sensors of your device. To do this, you need to click the Calibration option found in the drop-down menu that appears upon clicking the button located at the top-right corner of the screen.

This compass app provides a number of compass modes to you. The compass modes on offer include Standard mode, Telescope mode, Night mode, Digital mode, Google maps and Google maps – satellite. You can find these compass modes in the menu, which drops down when you click the icon located just below the drop-down menu button. Each mode offers something different to you while the working of the compass remains the same. These modes are just viewing backgrounds that you can apply to the compass. For instance, in the Standard mode, you get two choices. You can either opt for the camera or a picture from the gallery of your phone to be the background for the compass. The switch between camera and gallery photo needs to be done in the Settings menu.

Smart Compass offers multiple co-ordinate types for viewing the location information being displayed by the compass. The co-ordinate options available include Decimal, Degrees, UTM and Military Coordinate. You can find this option in the Settings menu too. Aside from the co-ordinates types, there are several azimuth types on offer too for viewing the compass information. These types include Degrees, mil, Quadrants and Back Azimuth. This compass app even lets you grab screenshots of the compass information and send it to others via messaging apps. You have the option of using your GPS sensor to pinpoint your exact location on Google Maps as well.

Features:

• Simple user interface
• User-friendly design and layout
• Easily find true north
• Find your exact location via GPS
• Option available to calibrate your device's sensors
• Get information about altitude
• Multiple co-ordinates types available to view information in
• Different compass modes to choose from
• Take screen grabs with the touch of a button
• Supports both landscape and portrait modes

Conclusion:

Smart Compass is an app for people who are looking for directions and can't seem to determine their exact position. It provides them the opportunity to get their bearings, find out where the true north is and which direction they need to be heading in order to find their way back. It is a handy app to have on your phone especially if you are out hiking in the mountains or enjoying a camping trip.