Peakspotter

OctoSofty

About this app

Peakspotter helps you recognize the mountains around you using your camera, location, and device orientation, creating a virtual augmented-reality horizon.
Point your phone toward the horizon to see peak names, distances, and elevations overlaid on the view. The app combines a local mountain database with a terrain profile to estimate which peaks are actually visible from your viewpoint.
Key features:
Augmented-reality peak identification
Distance and elevation of visible mountains
Visibility-based peak filtering
Adjustable search radius
Adjustable number of displayed peaks
Terrain-profile support
Hold mode and calibration tools
Snapshot mode
Peakspotter is designed for hikes, scenic viewpoints, lookouts, and mountain outdoor activities.
For the app to work properly, it requires:
Camera access
Location access
An internet connection to download some elevation data needed for the terrain profile

What’s new

Faster and more stable version, with profile bugs fixed.