Learn the Compass

Barry Hill

In-app purchases

About this app

Master the 32 points of the compass and "box the compass" like a seasoned sea captain!
Whether you are a student of a maritime career, a sailing enthusiast, or simply someone looking to improve your navigational skills, Learn the Compass is the ultimate interactive tool to help you master the traditional 32-point compass.

🧭 Interactive Learning
Experience a compass that feels real. Use your device’s internal magnetic sensor for real-world orientation, or practice manually by dragging the compass. With smooth animations and haptic feedback, you’ll feel every click as you rotate through the headings.

🎓 Multiple Levels of Detail
Tailor your learning experience with four distinct levels of complexity:
• Level 1: The 4 Cardinal points (N, S, E, W).
• Level 2: The 8 Intercardinal points.
• Level 3: The 16 Principal points.
• Level 4: The full 32-point maritime compass.

🕹️ Gamified Quiz Modes
Put your knowledge to the test with three unique and challenging quiz styles:
1. Compass to Name (Construction): Assemble the correct name of the highlighted point using direction components (e.g., "North," "by," "East").
2. Compass to Name (Choice): Quickly identify the correct heading from a list of options.
3. Name to Compass (Interactive): We give you a heading, and you must physically rotate the compass to the precise position.

📊 Track Your Progress
Don’t just practice—improve. Our built-in statistics screen tracks your performance across every quiz type and difficulty level. Visual charts help you identify where you excel and which points need more practice.

🎨 Customization & Accessibility
• Multiple Compass Faces: Choose between "Simple," "Default," "Golden," and "Colourful" windrose styles.
• Night Vision Mode: A dedicated high-contrast red theme designed to preserve your night vision during real-world maritime use.
• Multi-Language Support: Fully localized in English, German (Deutsch), and Spanish (Español).
• Adaptive Layouts: Optimized for phones, tablets in both portrait and landscape modes.

⚓ Become a Captain
The basic app is free and includes one quiz. Upgrade to the Captains Version (one-time purchase - only 1,99€) to unlock premium compass styles, advanced difficulty levels, and full customization of timer settings and haptic feedback. Future updates are included - please send feedback with feature recommendations.

Download Learn the Compass and start your journey from landlubber to Captain today.