AR Bearing Compass

A free baseplate compass and a bearing compass with Augmented Reality (AR) in a single tool !

The only AR bearing + baseplate compass on Google Play !

* Measure and record headings on paper or digital maps.

* Head towards the right direction using the Augmented Reality Heads-Up overlay.

* Take and record bearings in the field.

* Fast and stable.

!!! CAUTION

For best results:

* calibrate the magnetic sensors every time you use the application: move your device along a "8" shaped path several times

* some protective cases and pouches include a MAGNET. If this is your case, please keep the magnet away from your device when using the application.

Features of the free version:

* Baseplate compass with rotating dial and precise heading display.

* Baseplate compass background can be set to camera preview or picture. Very useful if you have maps stored as pictures on your device.

* Bearing compass with 2 Augmented Reality (AR) modes: ruler overlay and viewfinder overlay.

* 4 different overlay transparency levels.

* Sensor accuracy indication.

* Autofocus and macro focus (if supported by device camera).

* Zoom (if supported by device camera).

* Field of View automatic detection and calibration.

* Sensor update rate settings.

* Sensor filtering settings.

* Easy to use

* Detailed user guide

Paid Pro-version includes following extra features:

* Pitch (aka tilt) display.

* Augmented Reality (AR) screenshots to record headings and bearings in all modes.

* True/Geographic North indication (magnetic declination correction using a numerical model and GPS or network based geolocation).

* Manual location settings to get the magnetic declination without GPS nor network connection

* Augmented Reality (AR) screenshots geo-tagging (GPS or network based geolocation) and time.

* Bearing and pitch stored in EXIF.

* EXIF data overlaid on snapshot

* Augmented Reality (AR) screenshots resolution settings.

* Removal of ads and Goodbye screen.

Numerous applications including:

* Orienteering

* Sailing

* Hiking

* Trekking

* Backpacking

* Outdoor activities

* Topographic and site survey

A baseplate compass is also named a protractor compass or an orienteering compass.

A bearing compass is also named a sighting compass, a survey compass or a field compass.

!!!!!!!!! IMPORTANT !!!!!!!!

Sensors behavior can vary a lot between devices.

If AR Bearing Compass does not work properly on your device, please drop me an email indicating your device model and Android version and a description of the issue.

Thanks!