Know where you are, in which direction you are walking and where you have been so far - anywhere in the world and without having to worry about data transfer charges: GPS:compass is here - the compass that is always at hand!

GPS:compass allows to determine the walking direction using GPS - a great feature of the iPhone 3G. This is done by drawing a track line which represents the way the user has walked so far. This line is overlayed by a compass grid which shows North, South, East and West. The tracking point reprents the current location; it moves towards the direction the user is walking and gives a hint on the accuracy of the current location.

You would like to send your friends a picture of the track you have walked? - Send them an image of the track!

You would like to process the GPS information on your computer for some purpose? - Transmit the location data as texual representation or as CSV via eMail!

GPS:compass is available for $4.99 on .

Main Features	Record Walking Path	GPS Coordinates	Altitude
Interface	3 Tracking Modes	Visual Feedback of current Location Accuracy	Sound Feedback on Location Updates
Settings	Map Scale freely adjustable	Threshold for Good Accuracy	Threshold for Ignoring Inaccurate Data
Exporting	Export Path as Image	Export Data as Textual Representation	Export Data as CSV
Device	Supports Portrait Mode	Supports Landscape Mode	Works in Screen Lock Mode

Sport Activities	Snowboarding & Skiing	Jogging	Paragliding	...
Recreation	Trekking	Wandering	Hiking	...
Professional Use	Walking-off Routes for Way Plans	Science & Technology	Military Service / Army	...
Free Time	Hunt	Driving	Scouting	...
Fun Activities	Parties in the Forest	Open Air Festivals	Paint Ball Battles	...

1.	You must go outside to use GPS:compass accurately!
2.	Turn GPS:compass ON - a dialog will pop up asking you to allow GPS:compass access to Location Services. Press OK.
3.	Now wait about a minute or so to allow GPS:compass to determine your current location - the location is accurate when the tracking point turns green.
4.	Start walking in a direction - a line is drawn representing the track walked so far. The location dot moves in the direction you are walking and by this shows you in which direction - North, South, East or West - you are walking.
5.	Use the Interface to adjust the tracking experience: The tracking area is scrolled automatically when the location dot leaves the visible area to center the tracking area on the location dot. The tracking area is scrolled automatically on each location update to ensure that the location dot is always on the center of the visible area. No autoscrolling occurs when the location dot leaves the visible area. You may scroll freely around while in this mode. The Re-Align button scrolls the tracking area so the location dot is on the center of the visible area. The Mute/Un-Mute button enables and disables the audio feedback on location updates. The Show Actions button shows a sheet which presents the various export options for the GPS data and the track. Clears the GPS data received so far. Tapping this button will present you with a sheet asking if you are really sure to clear the data.
6.	Turn GPS:compass OFF and export the Track as Image or eMail the Location Data as Text/CSV.
7.	Tap the Info Button to edit the settings: Map Scale - Defines the map scale for the path drawn. Maximum Magnification is 1:1000, 1:1000 - 1:7500 are good for walking. Treat Accuracy as 'Good' - If the accuracy of a received location is better or equal this value, the location dot is drawn green. The location dot turns red and grows as the accuracy gets worse. Enter the average accuracy delivered in tracking mode to get good results for your region. Ignore if Accuracy greater - GPS:compass will ignore any location updates with an accuracy greater than this value. Increase this value if you are in an area where the average accuracy is worse than this value to receive any location updates. If you don't get any location updates this might be the reason.