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Compass XL
View magnetic or sun-based north orientation on an iPad.
Useful for basic, non-critical orientation practice
The sun mode provides an alternative when magnetic hardware is unavailable or interfered with.
Keep in mind: Sun visibility/time/setup and device sensors affect results; it should not be the sole navigation reference or a precision instrument.
Inside the app
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What you can do
- Hardware magnetic-compass mode
- Sun/time compass alternative
- North-direction display
Good for
- People practicing orientation with a backup
Consider alternatives for
- Certified surveying or guaranteed all-weather navigation
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: iOS 15.6.
- Sun visibility/time/setup and device sensors affect results; it should not be the sole navigation reference or a precision instrument.
Privacy & permissions
Review actual sensor/location permissions and chosen map/network functions; a sun-based option does not establish zero data collection.
Sources & review notes Updated Nov 12, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
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