Compass VO
Free App
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About Compass VO
Compass VO - a neat compass for your Orientation skills.
Main features:
- Uses internal magnetic field and accelerometer sensor combined with gps and wireless networks to offer accurate information.
- Take photo of your map (or a photo in your library) and use it in the background to have the map on your sight all the time. Manipulate it as you wish: zoom, pinch, rotate, everything is at your finger. Whenever you start the application, the background map remains as you left it.
- Multiple themes for each user's taste, maybe you like a light theme, or maybe a darker one... or why not the special Green robot theme.
- Easy and intuitive to use.
- Compass dial for target bearing and orienteering.
- Use the popular 1,2,3 compass system along with this digital compass the same as a real compass.
- No ads, no pop-ups, no interruptions.
We tried to keep permissions as few as possible. As you will see no suspect permissions like
access your personal data or internet conection. So the ones that are needed are as follows:
- Camera: used only on your request, with preview in order to take a photo of a map
- Access fine location: used to calculate the Geographic North and offer Magnetic declination.
- Wake lock: used to keep the screen on all the time. This is an option in Settings, but keep in mind that it uses a lot of battery.
If you are a fan of Orienteering, just like us, please visit our community at www.vorienteering.com and get Virtual Orienteering for Android application from the Market
Main features:
- Uses internal magnetic field and accelerometer sensor combined with gps and wireless networks to offer accurate information.
- Take photo of your map (or a photo in your library) and use it in the background to have the map on your sight all the time. Manipulate it as you wish: zoom, pinch, rotate, everything is at your finger. Whenever you start the application, the background map remains as you left it.
- Multiple themes for each user's taste, maybe you like a light theme, or maybe a darker one... or why not the special Green robot theme.
- Easy and intuitive to use.
- Compass dial for target bearing and orienteering.
- Use the popular 1,2,3 compass system along with this digital compass the same as a real compass.
- No ads, no pop-ups, no interruptions.
We tried to keep permissions as few as possible. As you will see no suspect permissions like
access your personal data or internet conection. So the ones that are needed are as follows:
- Camera: used only on your request, with preview in order to take a photo of a map
- Access fine location: used to calculate the Geographic North and offer Magnetic declination.
- Wake lock: used to keep the screen on all the time. This is an option in Settings, but keep in mind that it uses a lot of battery.
If you are a fan of Orienteering, just like us, please visit our community at www.vorienteering.com and get Virtual Orienteering for Android application from the Market
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App History & Updates
More downloads Compass VO reached 10 000 - 50 000 downloads
More downloads Compass VO reached 5 000 - 10 000 downloads
More downloads Compass VO reached 5 000 - 10 000 downloads
What are users saying about Compass VO
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I've wanted an app that can act as a compass for a while, nut none have been very good. I love this one!
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The 'orienteering' theme is fantastic. Currently this app does not meet my needs for a daily driver compass however.. This app could easily be the best compass on Android, if the following changes were made: 1) Easier switch to night mode. Currently you have to go to the theme menu and scroll all the way down to select it. 2) Night mode should change all on screen items red, and hide notification bar. Currently, only the compass itself is red, all buttons are still white and bright, and notification is distracting and blinding in the dark. 3) All themes should have at least NSEW indicators, if not NW/NE/etc.. at least have the option to turn that on.
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I am a hiker for over 40 years, I think this apps is very useful, not just a simple compass. Thanks for the team.
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O foarte buna aplicatie!
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App does not exit. Features are good though.
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The 'orienteering' theme is fantastic. Currently this app does not meet my needs for a daily driver compass however.. This app could easily be the best compass on Android, if the following changes were made: 1) Easier switch to night mode. Currently you have to go to the theme menu and scroll all the way down to select it. 2) Night mode should change all on screen items red, and hide notification bar. Currently, only the compass itself is red, all buttons are still white and bright, and notification is distracting and blinding in the dark. 3) All themes should have at least NSEW indicators, if not NW/NE/etc.. at least have the option to turn that on.
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When other apps could not give me a geographical north this app could! Many thanks.
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Like the classic look if it would shut off and had the bubbles and also a torch function for the map picture taking then i would use it....if it would shut off i would use it
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This is just brilliant, it works superb, you could literally navigate maps and landscape with it.
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Finally an app that suits my needs, having my own real map as background is a fantastic feature. Would have given it 10 stars if possible.
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A different type of compass that stands out of the crowd. Backgroud maps, multiple themes, great graphics makes it the perfect tool for orienteering, hiking, running and enjoying outdoor activities. I strongly recommend it.
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Must force stop. Motorola Atrix2.
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A great compass. An option to change to mils instead of degrees would be very useful. Thank you. Alan.
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How about adding a widget too? ;)
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turns your device a real compass!
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This app is awsome... Keep up the good work....it's a very good start
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Thanks
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First class app
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Boys Scout worthy
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I've wanted an app that can act as a compass for a while, nut none have been very good. I love this one!
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Good
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by O####:
The 'orienteering' theme is fantastic. Currently this app does not meet my needs for a daily driver compass however.. This app could easily be the best compass on Android, if the following changes were made: 1) Easier switch to night mode. Currently you have to go to the theme menu and scroll all the way down to select it. 2) Night mode should change all on screen items red, and hide notification bar. Currently, only the compass itself is red, all buttons are still white and bright, and notification is distracting and blinding in the dark. 3) All themes should have at least NSEW indicators, if not NW/NE/etc.. at least have the option to turn that on.
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by U####:
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When other apps could not give me a geographical north this app could! Many thanks.
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by T####:
by T####:
Like the classic look if it would shut off and had the bubbles and also a torch function for the map picture taking then i would use it....if it would shut off i would use it
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by W####:
This is just brilliant, it works superb, you could literally navigate maps and landscape with it.
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by S####:
by S####:
Finally an app that suits my needs, having my own real map as background is a fantastic feature. Would have given it 10 stars if possible.
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by R####:
by R####:
A different type of compass that stands out of the crowd. Backgroud maps, multiple themes, great graphics makes it the perfect tool for orienteering, hiking, running and enjoying outdoor activities. I strongly recommend it.
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by R####:
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Must force stop. Motorola Atrix2.
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by D####:
by D####:
A great compass. An option to change to mils instead of degrees would be very useful. Thank you. Alan.
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How about adding a widget too? ;)
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by R####:
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turns your device a real compass!
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by N####:
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This app is awsome... Keep up the good work....it's a very good start
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by T####:
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Thanks
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First class app
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by R####:
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Boys Scout worthy
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I've wanted an app that can act as a compass for a while, nut none have been very good. I love this one!
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Good
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awesome Boys Scout worthy
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Awesome! I've wanted an app that can act as a compass for a while, nut none have been very good. I love this one!
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O foarte buna aplicatie!