Spyglass
AR Compass, GPS & Offline Maps
$5.99
3.17for iPhone, iPad and more
Age Rating
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About Spyglass
Spyglass is an essential offline GPS app for outdoors and off-road navigation. Packed with tools it serves as binoculars, heads-up display, hi-tech compass with offline maps, gyrocompass, GPS receiver, waypoint tracker, speedometer, altimeter, Sun, Moon and star finder, gyro horizon, rangefinder, coordinate converter, sextant, inclinometer, angular calculator and camera. It saves your custom places and waypoints, navigates precisely to them later, shows them on maps and using real-time augmented reality displays detailed GPS info, measures distances, sizes, angles, and does a lot more.
COMPASS & GYROCOMPASS
Accuracy improvement techniques, special compass modes and calibration methods available in Spyglass only make it a real instrument – the most advanced and accurate digital compass.
FINDER, TRACKER & AR NAVIGATION
Spyglass operates in 3D and uses augmented reality to show real-time object positions, info and directions to them overlaid over camera or maps.
Save current position, add points from maps, manually enter location coordinates and bearings, add stars by hand or use a built-in star catalogue.
Find saved places and objects later simply by following directional arrows.
Spyglass tracks multiple targets simultaneously and shows their info – distance, direction, azimuth, elevation and estimated time of arrival.
Copy, paste and share locations, coordinates and map links using many supported formats.
GPS, SPEEDOMETER & ALTIMETER
Find and track your location and get detailed real-time GPS data – coordinates in dozens of formats, altitude, course, current, maximum and vertical speed, using imperial, metric, nautical and surveying units.
OFFLINE MAPS
See your and targets’ positions on maps using different map styles and alternative map providers – plan waypoints and measure distances. Offline maps optimized for retina displays are available for download.
TRACK STARS, SUN AND MOON & NAVIGATE BY STARS
Track positions of stars, Sun and Moon with arc second precision – use them as a reference to calibrate compass for maximum accuracy.
OPTICAL RANGEFINDER
Measure distances to objects in real time with a rangefinder reticle similar to sniper sights.
SEXTANT, ANGULAR CALCULATOR AND INCLINOMETER
Find out heights of objects and distances to them – measure visually and calculate dimensions and distances.
CAMERA
Take pictures overlaid with all available GPS, positional and directional data.
DEMO & HELP
Videos:
http://j.mp/spyglass_vids
Manuals:
http://j.mp/spyglass_help
If you need specific map sources for hiking, cycling, skiing and many more outdoor activities, feel free to enjoy Spyglass PLUS.
At confirmation of the Spyglass PLUS purchase, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and it will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period. Automatic renewal can be turned off at any time in your Account Settings after purchase. After the cancellation of the renewal, Spyglass Plus will expire at the end of the current period.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at https://spyglassnav.com
Privacy Policy: https://www.unblip.com/tmp/privacy_and_terms/privacy.html
Terms of Use: https://www.unblip.com/tmp/privacy_and_terms/terms.html
COMPASS & GYROCOMPASS
Accuracy improvement techniques, special compass modes and calibration methods available in Spyglass only make it a real instrument – the most advanced and accurate digital compass.
FINDER, TRACKER & AR NAVIGATION
Spyglass operates in 3D and uses augmented reality to show real-time object positions, info and directions to them overlaid over camera or maps.
Save current position, add points from maps, manually enter location coordinates and bearings, add stars by hand or use a built-in star catalogue.
Find saved places and objects later simply by following directional arrows.
Spyglass tracks multiple targets simultaneously and shows their info – distance, direction, azimuth, elevation and estimated time of arrival.
Copy, paste and share locations, coordinates and map links using many supported formats.
GPS, SPEEDOMETER & ALTIMETER
Find and track your location and get detailed real-time GPS data – coordinates in dozens of formats, altitude, course, current, maximum and vertical speed, using imperial, metric, nautical and surveying units.
OFFLINE MAPS
See your and targets’ positions on maps using different map styles and alternative map providers – plan waypoints and measure distances. Offline maps optimized for retina displays are available for download.
TRACK STARS, SUN AND MOON & NAVIGATE BY STARS
Track positions of stars, Sun and Moon with arc second precision – use them as a reference to calibrate compass for maximum accuracy.
OPTICAL RANGEFINDER
Measure distances to objects in real time with a rangefinder reticle similar to sniper sights.
SEXTANT, ANGULAR CALCULATOR AND INCLINOMETER
Find out heights of objects and distances to them – measure visually and calculate dimensions and distances.
CAMERA
Take pictures overlaid with all available GPS, positional and directional data.
DEMO & HELP
Videos:
http://j.mp/spyglass_vids
Manuals:
http://j.mp/spyglass_help
If you need specific map sources for hiking, cycling, skiing and many more outdoor activities, feel free to enjoy Spyglass PLUS.
At confirmation of the Spyglass PLUS purchase, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and it will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period. Automatic renewal can be turned off at any time in your Account Settings after purchase. After the cancellation of the renewal, Spyglass Plus will expire at the end of the current period.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at https://spyglassnav.com
Privacy Policy: https://www.unblip.com/tmp/privacy_and_terms/privacy.html
Terms of Use: https://www.unblip.com/tmp/privacy_and_terms/terms.html
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What's New in the Latest Version 3.17
Last updated on Dec 7, 2022
Old Versions
- Improved color themes:
· visual color editor in settings
· change compass north arrow color
· change buttons and shadows colors
· color, black, and white text stroke or blur
· colorized black and white (light) maps
· separate blue and cyan themes
· improved auto-invert for incompatible colors (black on black)
- Fixed EXIF import/export bug for negative latitude/longitude
- Compatibility improvements and bug fixes
· visual color editor in settings
· change compass north arrow color
· change buttons and shadows colors
· color, black, and white text stroke or blur
· colorized black and white (light) maps
· separate blue and cyan themes
· improved auto-invert for incompatible colors (black on black)
- Fixed EXIF import/export bug for negative latitude/longitude
- Compatibility improvements and bug fixes
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Version History
3.17
Dec 7, 2022
- Improved color themes:
· visual color editor in settings
· change compass north arrow color
· change buttons and shadows colors
· color, black, and white text stroke or blur
· colorized black and white (light) maps
· separate blue and cyan themes
· improved auto-invert for incompatible colors (black on black)
- Fixed EXIF import/export bug for negative latitude/longitude
- Compatibility improvements and bug fixes
· visual color editor in settings
· change compass north arrow color
· change buttons and shadows colors
· color, black, and white text stroke or blur
· colorized black and white (light) maps
· separate blue and cyan themes
· improved auto-invert for incompatible colors (black on black)
- Fixed EXIF import/export bug for negative latitude/longitude
- Compatibility improvements and bug fixes
3.15
Oct 14, 2022
- Search offline for places, mountains, lakes, parks, airports, etc.
- Nearest most notable places, mountains, castles, landmarks in search
- Track nearest airport (y-shape mark on the inner compass circle)
- Set altitude manually in the "* > location" top left corner
- Configure action for new targets (track only, center map, set as current)
- Do not track previous targets as secondary unless explicitly set to
- Sub-millimeter precision for location coordinates editing
- Sub-millimeter precision D.x coordinate format in settings
- Compatibility improvements and bug fixes
- Nearest most notable places, mountains, castles, landmarks in search
- Track nearest airport (y-shape mark on the inner compass circle)
- Set altitude manually in the "* > location" top left corner
- Configure action for new targets (track only, center map, set as current)
- Do not track previous targets as secondary unless explicitly set to
- Sub-millimeter precision for location coordinates editing
- Sub-millimeter precision D.x coordinate format in settings
- Compatibility improvements and bug fixes
3.11.1
May 15, 2022
Fixed a bug preventing saving camera shots
3.11
Apr 2, 2022
Minor fixes
3.10.11
Mar 29, 2022
Improved iOS 15 support
Import GPS coordinates from image EXIF data
Simplified sharing functionality
UI improvements
Turkish and Polish language support
Preparations for further updates
Import GPS coordinates from image EXIF data
Simplified sharing functionality
UI improvements
Turkish and Polish language support
Preparations for further updates
3.10.9
Oct 5, 2021
We’ve made some tweaks and improvements to make your experience even smoother
3.10.7
Sep 1, 2021
HD Thunderforest maps
UI improvements
UI improvements
3.10.5
Aug 8, 2021
- Added two new info tools accessible via the satellite button at the lower left of the main screen:
1) Satellites - a celestial map showing computed positions of major GPS/GNSS satellites in the sky above you
2) Dashboard - all sensor data presented in a convenient large number display
- Bug fixes
- Under the hood improvements preparing the app for future updates
1) Satellites - a celestial map showing computed positions of major GPS/GNSS satellites in the sky above you
2) Dashboard - all sensor data presented in a convenient large number display
- Bug fixes
- Under the hood improvements preparing the app for future updates
3.10.3
Jun 22, 2021
HD Thunderforest maps
UI improvements
UI improvements
3.10.1
May 25, 2021
New Thunderforest Maps
UI fixes
Navigation improvements
Easier map selection
UI fixes
Navigation improvements
Easier map selection
3.10
May 23, 2021
New Thunderforest Maps
UI fixes
Navigation improvements
Easier map selection
UI fixes
Navigation improvements
Easier map selection
3.9.17
Mar 21, 2021
New onboarding screen
UI improvements
Rotation fixes
Automatic coordinates lookup is now configurable
UI improvements
Rotation fixes
Automatic coordinates lookup is now configurable
3.9.15
Dec 8, 2020
- Added the haptic feedback for compass
- Added a precise location check to avoid positioning issues
- UI improvements
- Improved localizations
- Improved coordinates processing for Southern Hemisphere
- iOS 14.2 enhanced support
- Added a precise location check to avoid positioning issues
- UI improvements
- Improved localizations
- Improved coordinates processing for Southern Hemisphere
- iOS 14.2 enhanced support
3.9.13
Jun 24, 2020
- Night mode color themes for maps
- Bug fixes
- Bug fixes
3.9.12
May 30, 2020
v.3.9.12:
- Fixed a bug preventing a keyboard input
- Updated Google Earth link sharing format
v.3.9.11:
- Improved layout and font sizes for the main screen
- Support for latest iOS versions and new devices
- Lots of minor bug fixes
- Fixed a bug preventing a keyboard input
- Updated Google Earth link sharing format
v.3.9.11:
- Improved layout and font sizes for the main screen
- Support for latest iOS versions and new devices
- Lots of minor bug fixes
3.9.11
May 28, 2020
- Improved layout and font sizes for the main screen
- Support for latest iOS versions and new devices
- Lots of minor bug fixes
- Support for latest iOS versions and new devices
- Lots of minor bug fixes
3.9.9
Dec 22, 2017
○ better display of vertical speed on ascent/descent
○ performance and stability improvements
○ performance and stability improvements
3.9.7
Dec 18, 2017
○ performance and stability improvements
3.9.5
Nov 2, 2017
○ improved compatibility with iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus
○ added Sigma Octantis (σ Octantis, south pole star) into built-in star catalog
○ stability and performance improvements
○ added Sigma Octantis (σ Octantis, south pole star) into built-in star catalog
○ stability and performance improvements
3.9.3
Sep 7, 2017
○ improved coordinate parser
3.9
Aug 17, 2017
○ offline OSM maps optimized for high-resolution displays
· download the entire low-res world map for high zoom levels
· download selected map regions for all zoom levels
○ improved recognition of coordinates
· recognition of non-standard minute (′) and second (″) symbols
· recognition of Geo Caching coordinates with a minute sign omitted
○ stability and compatibility improvements
In the app settings, you can now select a retina-optimized map source “OSM @ Happymagenta”. Once you select it the “Download” button will become active. Then you will be able to download maps for offline use.
Improved recognition of coordinate input allows you now to copy and paste, or type in coordinates in a more convenient way. Non-standard symbols that can be used to indicate minutes and seconds of a degree will now be properly interpreted.
Additionally, you can now copy and paste, or type in coordinates with minute and second symbols omitted when the degree symbol is present:
N 37° 41.501 W 97° 20.282 will be recognized as N 37° 41.501' W 97° 20.282'
N 37° 41 30.06 W 97° 20 16.92 will be recognized as N 37° 41' 30.06" W 97° 20' 16.92"
· download the entire low-res world map for high zoom levels
· download selected map regions for all zoom levels
○ improved recognition of coordinates
· recognition of non-standard minute (′) and second (″) symbols
· recognition of Geo Caching coordinates with a minute sign omitted
○ stability and compatibility improvements
In the app settings, you can now select a retina-optimized map source “OSM @ Happymagenta”. Once you select it the “Download” button will become active. Then you will be able to download maps for offline use.
Improved recognition of coordinate input allows you now to copy and paste, or type in coordinates in a more convenient way. Non-standard symbols that can be used to indicate minutes and seconds of a degree will now be properly interpreted.
Additionally, you can now copy and paste, or type in coordinates with minute and second symbols omitted when the degree symbol is present:
N 37° 41.501 W 97° 20.282 will be recognized as N 37° 41.501' W 97° 20.282'
N 37° 41 30.06 W 97° 20 16.92 will be recognized as N 37° 41' 30.06" W 97° 20' 16.92"
3.7.11
Oct 7, 2015
· compatible with latest iOS and new devices
· sub-meter GPS accuracy
· improved detection of coordinates in copied text
· improved resolution of taken photos and screenshots
· lots of smaller improvements and bug fixes
Sub-meter, sub-foot, sub-yard, 5-digit accuracy kilometers and miles are now available as short distance units in the app settings. Smaller units are now only used for short distances while higher precision kilometers and miles are also used for long distances. Send us your thoughts if you have an external sub-meter GPS and want this feature improved further.
If you've noticed a bug or have some troubles with setting up the app, please contact us via the support form on our web site.
· sub-meter GPS accuracy
· improved detection of coordinates in copied text
· improved resolution of taken photos and screenshots
· lots of smaller improvements and bug fixes
Sub-meter, sub-foot, sub-yard, 5-digit accuracy kilometers and miles are now available as short distance units in the app settings. Smaller units are now only used for short distances while higher precision kilometers and miles are also used for long distances. Send us your thoughts if you have an external sub-meter GPS and want this feature improved further.
If you've noticed a bug or have some troubles with setting up the app, please contact us via the support form on our web site.
3.7.9
May 19, 2015
v.3.7.9 improves UI orientation on iPad in landscape mode
v.3.7.5 improves compatibility with iOS 8 and new devices (read full details):
- better compatibility with iOS 8 and iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus
- 64-bit support and major code cleanup in preparation for bigger updates
- lots of improvements and bug fixes, including:
· smoother transition between 3D and 2D compass operation modes
· improved gyrocompass mode (see details below)
· gyrocompass adjustment retained in background on devices w/o compass
· runtime automatic camera field of view detection for precise AR mapping
· better camera support for all new devices (iPhone 6, 6 Plus, iPad Air 2)
· improved camera access settings handling
· improved location access settings handling
· improved detection of long tap on the main screen
· improved user interface orientation handling
· landscape face up orientation support
· improved editing, text input and keyboard handling
· support of hiding of keyboard by sliding
· full support of native screen resolutions of new devices
· new icons optimized for new iOS and new devices
· fixed inverted sign of magnetic declination display
· fixed crash-alike behavior when app was closed and then shortly opened
· fixed crash that might happen because of lots of waypoints on a map
· fixed parsing of GEO: links with uppercase scheme part
· fixed hemisphere sign for longitudes on text format export
IMPROVED GYROCOMPASS MODE
The gyrocompass mode can now be used as a primary mode. Now in the gyrocompass mode the magnetic sensor is referenced continuously until a manual adjustment to the heading is made using the two finger sliding gesture. Unless the manual adjustment is in effect the app acts as a gyro-assisted magnetic compass.
If you've noticed a bug or have some troubles with setting up the app, please contact us via support form on our website.
v.3.7.5 improves compatibility with iOS 8 and new devices (read full details):
- better compatibility with iOS 8 and iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus
- 64-bit support and major code cleanup in preparation for bigger updates
- lots of improvements and bug fixes, including:
· smoother transition between 3D and 2D compass operation modes
· improved gyrocompass mode (see details below)
· gyrocompass adjustment retained in background on devices w/o compass
· runtime automatic camera field of view detection for precise AR mapping
· better camera support for all new devices (iPhone 6, 6 Plus, iPad Air 2)
· improved camera access settings handling
· improved location access settings handling
· improved detection of long tap on the main screen
· improved user interface orientation handling
· landscape face up orientation support
· improved editing, text input and keyboard handling
· support of hiding of keyboard by sliding
· full support of native screen resolutions of new devices
· new icons optimized for new iOS and new devices
· fixed inverted sign of magnetic declination display
· fixed crash-alike behavior when app was closed and then shortly opened
· fixed crash that might happen because of lots of waypoints on a map
· fixed parsing of GEO: links with uppercase scheme part
· fixed hemisphere sign for longitudes on text format export
IMPROVED GYROCOMPASS MODE
The gyrocompass mode can now be used as a primary mode. Now in the gyrocompass mode the magnetic sensor is referenced continuously until a manual adjustment to the heading is made using the two finger sliding gesture. Unless the manual adjustment is in effect the app acts as a gyro-assisted magnetic compass.
If you've noticed a bug or have some troubles with setting up the app, please contact us via support form on our website.
3.7.7
Jan 23, 2015
v.3.7.7 fixes GPS issue on iOS prior to 8
v.3.7.5 improves compatibility with iOS 8 and new devices (read full details):
- better compatibility with iOS 8 and iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus
- 64-bit support and major code cleanup in preparation for bigger updates
- lots of improvements and bug fixes, including:
· smoother transition between 3D and 2D compass operation modes
· improved gyrocompass mode (see details below)
· gyrocompass adjustment retained in background on devices w/o compass
· runtime automatic camera field of view detection for precise AR mapping
· better camera support for all new devices (iPhone 6, 6 Plus, iPad Air 2)
· improved camera access settings handling
· improved location access settings handling
· improved detection of long tap on the main screen
· improved user interface orientation handling
· landscape face up orientation support
· improved editing, text input and keyboard handling
· support of hiding of keyboard by sliding
· full support of native screen resolutions of new devices
· new icons optimized for new iOS and new devices
· fixed inverted sign of magnetic declination display
· fixed crash-alike behavior when app was closed and then shortly opened
· fixed crash that might happen because of lots of waypoints on a map
· fixed parsing of GEO: links with uppercase scheme part
· fixed hemisphere sign for longitudes on text format export
IMPROVED GYROCOMPASS MODE
The gyrocompass mode can now be used as a primary mode. Now in the gyrocompass mode the magnetic sensor is referenced continuously until a manual adjustment to the heading is made using the two finger sliding gesture. Unless the manual adjustment is in effect the app acts as a gyro-assisted magnetic compass.
If you've noticed a bug or have some troubles with setting up the app, please contact us via support form on our website.
v.3.7.5 improves compatibility with iOS 8 and new devices (read full details):
- better compatibility with iOS 8 and iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus
- 64-bit support and major code cleanup in preparation for bigger updates
- lots of improvements and bug fixes, including:
· smoother transition between 3D and 2D compass operation modes
· improved gyrocompass mode (see details below)
· gyrocompass adjustment retained in background on devices w/o compass
· runtime automatic camera field of view detection for precise AR mapping
· better camera support for all new devices (iPhone 6, 6 Plus, iPad Air 2)
· improved camera access settings handling
· improved location access settings handling
· improved detection of long tap on the main screen
· improved user interface orientation handling
· landscape face up orientation support
· improved editing, text input and keyboard handling
· support of hiding of keyboard by sliding
· full support of native screen resolutions of new devices
· new icons optimized for new iOS and new devices
· fixed inverted sign of magnetic declination display
· fixed crash-alike behavior when app was closed and then shortly opened
· fixed crash that might happen because of lots of waypoints on a map
· fixed parsing of GEO: links with uppercase scheme part
· fixed hemisphere sign for longitudes on text format export
IMPROVED GYROCOMPASS MODE
The gyrocompass mode can now be used as a primary mode. Now in the gyrocompass mode the magnetic sensor is referenced continuously until a manual adjustment to the heading is made using the two finger sliding gesture. Unless the manual adjustment is in effect the app acts as a gyro-assisted magnetic compass.
If you've noticed a bug or have some troubles with setting up the app, please contact us via support form on our website.
3.7.5
Jan 21, 2015
- better compatibility with iOS 8 and iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus
- 64-bit support and major code cleanup in preparation for bigger updates
- lots of improvements and bug fixes, including:
· smoother transition between 3D and 2D compass operation modes
· improved gyrocompass mode (see details below)
· gyrocompass adjustment retained in background on devices w/o compass
· runtime automatic camera field of view detection for precise AR mapping
· better camera support for all new devices (iPhone 6, 6 Plus, iPad Air 2)
· improved camera access settings handling
· improved location access settings handling
· improved detection of long tap on the main screen
· improved user interface orientation handling
· landscape face up orientation support
· improved editing, text input and keyboard handling
· support of hiding of keyboard by sliding
· full support of native screen resolutions of new devices
· new icons optimized for new iOS and new devices
· fixed inverted sign of magnetic declination display
· fixed crash-alike behavior when app was closed and then shortly opened
· fixed crash that might happen because of lots of waypoints on a map
· fixed parsing of GEO: links with uppercase scheme part
· fixed hemisphere sign for longitudes on text format export
IMPROVED GYROCOMPASS MODE
The gyrocompass mode can now be used as a primary mode. Now in the gyrocompass mode the magnetic sensor is referenced continuously until a manual adjustment to the heading is made using the two finger sliding gesture. Unless the manual adjustment is in effect the app acts as a gyro-assisted magnetic compass.
If you've noticed a bug or have some troubles with setting up the app, please contact us via support form on our website.
If you find Spyglass useful, please help us spread the word by leaving a review in the App Store. In case you've reviewed a previous version of Spyglass please resubmit it as ratings reset with each new update. It's very important as it allows us to continually improve the experience and helps other users decide whether the app is right for them. Thanks a lot for your support!
- 64-bit support and major code cleanup in preparation for bigger updates
- lots of improvements and bug fixes, including:
· smoother transition between 3D and 2D compass operation modes
· improved gyrocompass mode (see details below)
· gyrocompass adjustment retained in background on devices w/o compass
· runtime automatic camera field of view detection for precise AR mapping
· better camera support for all new devices (iPhone 6, 6 Plus, iPad Air 2)
· improved camera access settings handling
· improved location access settings handling
· improved detection of long tap on the main screen
· improved user interface orientation handling
· landscape face up orientation support
· improved editing, text input and keyboard handling
· support of hiding of keyboard by sliding
· full support of native screen resolutions of new devices
· new icons optimized for new iOS and new devices
· fixed inverted sign of magnetic declination display
· fixed crash-alike behavior when app was closed and then shortly opened
· fixed crash that might happen because of lots of waypoints on a map
· fixed parsing of GEO: links with uppercase scheme part
· fixed hemisphere sign for longitudes on text format export
IMPROVED GYROCOMPASS MODE
The gyrocompass mode can now be used as a primary mode. Now in the gyrocompass mode the magnetic sensor is referenced continuously until a manual adjustment to the heading is made using the two finger sliding gesture. Unless the manual adjustment is in effect the app acts as a gyro-assisted magnetic compass.
If you've noticed a bug or have some troubles with setting up the app, please contact us via support form on our website.
If you find Spyglass useful, please help us spread the word by leaving a review in the App Store. In case you've reviewed a previous version of Spyglass please resubmit it as ratings reset with each new update. It's very important as it allows us to continually improve the experience and helps other users decide whether the app is right for them. Thanks a lot for your support!
Spyglass FAQ
Click here to learn how to download Spyglass in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Spyglass.
iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
Spyglass supports English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Turkish
Spyglass contains in-app purchases. Please check the pricing plan as below:
Spyglass Plus
$2.99
