Compass - Coordinates Locator is a navigation tool for hikers and religious users, offering multiple compass interfaces and a Qibla finder on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app serves users needing specific directional tools, but the current technical failure upon launch prevents it from fulfilling this job.
For Outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and users seeking religious navigation tools for prayer.
What does it look like?
Key features
Integrated tool for locating Kaaba direction.
Displays navigation data on lock screen and Dynamic Island.
Provides analog and digital visual styles.
How much does it cost?
Subscription model relies on auto-renewing payments, which users report as aggressive when prompted immediately upon first launch.
Velocity
Dormant developmentopaqueShow more...
Compass - Coordinates Locator has not received a feature update or maintenance patch in 975 days. With only one version recorded in the analyzed window, the development momentum is non-existent. The app is currently in a zombie state, showing no signs of active support or ongoing development.
Who built it?
Rychard Matskevich
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Fonts Keyboard: Fancy Font ArtUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads frustrated. Users appreciate the simple and accurate compass interface provides a reliable navigation tool for outdoor adventures.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The simple and accurate compass interface provides a reliable navigation tool for outdoor adventures
- Users report the app fails to function entirely after installation, rendering the tool useless
3 of 3 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
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Competitive landscape for Compass - Coordinates Locator
How's the Navigation market?
Compass - Coordinates Locator maintains a 4.15 rating across 217 total ratings, but the lack of updates for 976 days signals a stagnant market position.
The rivals identified
The Analyst's Read
Key takeaways for Compass - Coordinates Locator
Where is it heading?
The navigation category is increasingly dominated by apps with frequent update cycles and stable performance. Compass - Coordinates Locator remains exposed due to its lack of maintenance, which will continue to drive churn until the core launch-day failure is resolved.
- The 32-month development gap indicates the app is in maintenance mode, which prevents it from addressing critical launch-day crashes.
- Persistent reports of non-functional compass tools erode user trust, which will likely lead to further rating compression in the coming quarters.
The SWOT
- Integrated Qibla finder provides niche utility for religious navigation
- Localized Qibla accuracy improvements could capture users dissatisfied with generic tools
Next best moves
Rebuild core compass launch logic because users report total app failure → restore basic utility
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's niche Qibla utility is its only potential retention lever…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The app remains in a dormant state with no functional updates, but the intelligence assessment has shifted to highlight the conflict between its niche Qibla utility and aggressive monetization.
Bottom line
Fixing the core compass functionality is the only path to stabilizing the user base, as current reports of total app failure negate the value of the Qibla and altimeter features.
Unlock 2 critical frictions, 1 market threat, 1 more prioritized move and the analyst’s take.
Access the full report for freeFAQ
Is Compass - Coordinates Locator free to use?
Does Compass - Coordinates Locator work for finding the Qibla?
Why does the app not work when I open it?
Are there other compass apps I should consider?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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