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AR Bearing + Baseplate Compass

AppyHand · com.appyhand.bearingcompass

Not rated yet 647 downloads v1.14 1.6 MB Android 2.3.3+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

At a glance

Latest version
v1.14 (19)
Updated
Jul 7, 2015 (11 years ago)
APK size
1.6 MB
Requires
Android 2.3.3+ (API 10)
CPU support
Any (no native code)
Category
Tools (app)
Permissions
7 (4 sensitive)
Website
appyhand.com
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

AR Bearing + Baseplate Compass is an app by AppyHand in the Tools category. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 7 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and approximate location. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v1.14

v1.14 Faster & more stable bearing indication Ruler scaling changed in line with zoom level v1.13 Fixed a display bug (pitch & roll in degrees/minutes) in some locales

Description

From the listing uploaded by “manuel-doallo”.

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!

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Certificate issued to “appyhand” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Jul 7, 2015
  • Antivirus scan passed Nov 20, 2020
  • Signed byCN=appyhand, OU=appyhand, O=appyhand, L=Chambéry, ST=Savoie, C=FR
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)F8:5E:64:12:28:BF:B0:A0:EE:DB:0E:B3:6B:2F:3B:DA:E4:05:C2:69
  • File MD5dc1fa6195526bbf9a2e4cee418338fb7
  • Uploaded by “manuel-doallo” 443 followers · uploading since 2012

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Permissions (7)

AR Bearing + Baseplate Compass requests 7 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

AR Bearing + Baseplate Compass APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is AR Bearing + Baseplate Compass free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the AR Bearing + Baseplate Compass APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is dc1fa6195526bbf9a2e4cee418338fb7.

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