Compass Altimeter: Sun & Moon
KnockDream Technology Maps & Navigation In-app purchases
Outdoor GPS altimeter: height, compass, barometer, golden & blue hour, sun, moon
- Rating
- 4.4
- 173 ratings
- Downloads
- 34.3K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Oct 18
- 2026 · v1.5.3
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About Compass Altimeter: Sun & Moon
Compass Altimeter is a clean, pro‑grade altitude and compass tool that fuses GPS with (iOS) barometer/absolute altitude for faster, more accurate live readings—ideal for hiking, exploration, landscape photography, and stargazing.
Key Features
• Live altitude: GPS + barometric fusion with accuracy readout
• Relative altitude: set a base point to track ascent/descent
• Compass: True/Magnetic North, localized direction text (NESW), subtle haptics
• Calibration & interference: magnetic interference detection with calibration tips
• Sun & Moon: elevation/azimuth, sunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset
• Photography aide: golden/blue hour with bearings for better framing
• Coordinates: switch between Decimal and DMS; one‑tap copy
• Sources & accuracy: Auto/GPS/Barometric modes; GPS High/Medium/Low accuracy
• Pressure: live pressure with units (hPa/mmHg/inHg/psi)
• Personalization: m/ft, 12/24‑hour, language, precision display, splash animation
Design & Performance
• Large, legible typography with modern UI
• “Fast‑then‑precise” positioning and smart lifecycle for stability and battery savings
Use Cases
• Hiking and outdoor exploration
• Landscape photography timing (golden/blue hour)
• Astronomy and education
• Travel logging and altitude lookup
Privacy & Permissions
• Location while in use only; used for altitude and sun/moon calculations (no continuous background tracking)
• Motion/Barometer (iOS) improves altitude accuracy
• Preferences stored on device; no personal data uploaded
Disclaimer
• Measurements depend on environment/device and are for reference only
• Not for aviation, medical, or life‑critical use
Key Features
• Live altitude: GPS + barometric fusion with accuracy readout
• Relative altitude: set a base point to track ascent/descent
• Compass: True/Magnetic North, localized direction text (NESW), subtle haptics
• Calibration & interference: magnetic interference detection with calibration tips
• Sun & Moon: elevation/azimuth, sunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset
• Photography aide: golden/blue hour with bearings for better framing
• Coordinates: switch between Decimal and DMS; one‑tap copy
• Sources & accuracy: Auto/GPS/Barometric modes; GPS High/Medium/Low accuracy
• Pressure: live pressure with units (hPa/mmHg/inHg/psi)
• Personalization: m/ft, 12/24‑hour, language, precision display, splash animation
Design & Performance
• Large, legible typography with modern UI
• “Fast‑then‑precise” positioning and smart lifecycle for stability and battery savings
Use Cases
• Hiking and outdoor exploration
• Landscape photography timing (golden/blue hour)
• Astronomy and education
• Travel logging and altitude lookup
Privacy & Permissions
• Location while in use only; used for altitude and sun/moon calculations (no continuous background tracking)
• Motion/Barometer (iOS) improves altitude accuracy
• Preferences stored on device; no personal data uploaded
Disclaimer
• Measurements depend on environment/device and are for reference only
• Not for aviation, medical, or life‑critical use
What’s new
Version 1.5.3 · Updated October 18, 2026
Fixed location updates not resuming after granting location permission in system settings. Improved altitude data validation and compass status messages. Fixed an issue where returning to the app could briefly show an old heading.
User reviews
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great and Reliable Compass App! I’ve been using UN Compass for a while and it works perfectly. The design is clean, accurate, and easy to use. It doesn’t drain the battery and shows directions instantly, even offline. I really like how stable it is compared to other compass apps. Highly recommended for an...
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