It is the duty of God to lead people down the path of righteousness and truth and show light to those who have gone astray. But what about the times when you have literally gone astray? We mean the times when you simply can’t find your way in this urban jungle or even the real one. Do you call upon the divine to descend on the earth and point you in the right direction? Or do you wish that Captain Jack Sparrow miraculously pops up with his magnificent Compass and asks you, what is it that you want?
How much you believe in those two, finding the right direction is something you will have to manage all by yourself. And we let you in on the easiest and the quickest ways to do just that!
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We bring to you the 5 best compass apps that will make you the God of directions. Once you download these apps, it will be extremely easy to navigate while you travel. These apps can brilliantly do what they are supposed to. They are so accurate that our archives have discovered evidence that Columbus used a primitive version of these when he discovered America and had Jack used these apps, he would not have lost the Black Pearl. Jokes apart, these super useful apps are sure to become a must-have for all our fellow travellers out there. For the ones who love being lost in the woods in the thick of the jungle, we would strongly recommend to keep these apps as back up options, because when it comes to the jungle, the only rule that is applicable is survival.
Without wasting any time, read on and pick the app you like the most.
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Going out on a camping night the heights of some hills or in the dark of the jungles? Accept it or not, a compass app can be your most cherished possession. And when it comes to these kinds of apps, Compass 360 pro is something that you definitely want to try. With an improvised accuracy, it can definitely lead your way when all the directions seem deceivingly similar. This app has some inbuilt mathematical corrections as well, if the sensors of your device are not up to the mark. So this utility app has the power to handle the worst situations and get you home safely. To add to this, the user interface is pretty cherishable and interesting. There are different skins to choose from giving it a visually appealing edge over the other apps.
Compass is a utility based application with a modest interface that looks like a dig form those sci-fi movies. The neat graphics and the impeccable clarity in direction location is something that pus it right up there in this segment. Due to the humble background, the app is really fast at its job. There is a longitude and latitude reference display built-in, so if you are making out a rescue call, you can pin-point your place. Even though the app is simple and basic, the overall look has to be commended for its serious, up to the mark and ready on the go characteristics.
Price– around 10$
This is definitely one of the most advanced compass apps that are there for us to explore. Along with the basic feature that lets you know where to head, it comes with an array of applications that really make navigation a fun experience for the user. The first takeaway is the switch to 3D view that has been welcomed as a welcome change. When the world is moving towards 3D, why navigate in 2D. The compass rotates automatically and provides accurate information. One feature that we really appreciate is you can take screenshots of your location, stamp them and send it to your loved ones to stay connected when even on the go. There are certain other attractive features like degrees count and camera support. Kudos to the developers for devoting time to make this application one of the most useful ones out there. We would definitely recommend the users to at least try this one out, because the experience is worth it.
This app is for the more serious users out there who look for productivity more than the looks. The different columns display various parameters like orientation, destination and the degree counts. All of this packed in a sober skin that is elegant and appealing. The night mode has to be specifically mentioned for the app feels like a super-advanced gadget from the future. There is an option to refer from the true north, making it a treat for the hard-core adventure enthusiasts. The app fuses the analog and the digital display thus making navigation an enjoyable and understandable process for anyone who is watching. We would recommend this app to anyone and everyone, the fun fetching people, the passionate travellers as well as the experience hungry go-getters.
Smart Compass -Pro & Free
If you are tired of using the same compass app for years now and are looking for some enhancements that make your navigation experience richer and friendlier, you have come to the right stop. The compass accurately points you in the right direction but that is what it is supposed to do right. The area where this app impressed our team was additional features and the flurry of enhancements it has in store for the user. This application has orientation support both in the portrait and the landscape mode. What makes it different is it has a metal detector feature! This makes it possible to monitor and verify magnetic fields. There are military coordinates to be shared as well. The app integrates with your e-mail or your SMS to share your location if need be. Well, it might lose out on the style trends but as far as smart goes, this app is true to the every meaning of the word.
Final Thoughts
So, here is our list of top 5 compass apps that you cannot afford to miss. These apps come in handy when you go out camping with your school friends because there is always someone in your group who misses the turn and you are lost. For the adventurers who like to be lost in the woods, these apps can be the respite that if everything goes wrong, you have something to bank upon. Over the time, compass apps have been blessed with certain interesting and innovative features courtesy the developers. So pick your favourite app from the list and keep visiting this space for other app reviews.
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