Direction explorer Downloads & RevenueDirection explorer · App Store
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Updated 7 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperStefano Rampazzo
CategoryTravel
Price1.99 EUR
Released
Rating★ 0.0 (0)
Version1.2
Age rating4+
First seen by us
27 Oct 2026
📈Dropped out of every chart we track🆕First spotted by AppInsider🆕Its developer released another app: StopDiary📦Version 1.2
Full timeline · 6 events
- 📈Direction explorer dropped out of every chart we trackLast seen 28 Oct
- 🆕Direction explorer first spotted by AppInsider#33 in Top Paid · Travel · Germany
- 🆕Direction explorer: its developer released another app: StopDiary
- 🆕Direction explorer: its developer released another app: Altitude explorer
- 📦Direction explorer version 1.2Distance marks in the heading line
Info box of pins and mountains
Sharing info box data
Obstacles on the line of sight
Comsmetic adjustment
Fixed minor bugs - 🆕Direction explorer released on the App Store
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
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Direction explorer on the App Store
App details
App ID
1665620873
Publisher
Stefano Rampazzo
On the store since
Jan 2023
3 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 17.6+
iPhone XS and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
4+
Languages
1
EN
Size
33 MB
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Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
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Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
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About Direction explorer
DirectionExplorer combines a compass tool with Apple Maps by Apple to help you identify targets (villages, buildings, mountains, and more) appearing in your view.
DirectionExplorer uses GPS to determine the observer's location and, using compass information, draws a line on the map in the same direction the iPhone is pointing.
The heading line includes distance marks, allowing you to better estimate distances directly on the map.
You can freeze the origin point and direction line to study the map in detail later. You can also determine the length of the heading line (in miles or km) to better estimate your field of view. The horizon distance can be automatically calculated based on the site's altitude.
The point of origin can be entered manually by tapping the map.
To help you find desired targets more easily, you can insert colored pins above the map. Pins can be set by tapping on the map or by entering place names. Tapping on a pin or on a mountain displays an information box with detailed data about the selected target and these data can be easily shared.
From an offline list of mountains, you can choose which peaks to display on the map.
The information box also suggests possible obstacles (based on the offline mountain database) that may lie between you and the selected target.
For best results, hold the iPhone horizontally and aim accurately.
It is also important to periodically check the compass calibration and follow the on-screen calibration instructions.
DirectionExplorer uses GPS to determine the observer's location and, using compass information, draws a line on the map in the same direction the iPhone is pointing.
The heading line includes distance marks, allowing you to better estimate distances directly on the map.
You can freeze the origin point and direction line to study the map in detail later. You can also determine the length of the heading line (in miles or km) to better estimate your field of view. The horizon distance can be automatically calculated based on the site's altitude.
The point of origin can be entered manually by tapping the map.
To help you find desired targets more easily, you can insert colored pins above the map. Pins can be set by tapping on the map or by entering place names. Tapping on a pin or on a mountain displays an information box with detailed data about the selected target and these data can be easily shared.
From an offline list of mountains, you can choose which peaks to display on the map.
The information box also suggests possible obstacles (based on the offline mountain database) that may lie between you and the selected target.
For best results, hold the iPhone horizontally and aim accurately.
It is also important to periodically check the compass calibration and follow the on-screen calibration instructions.
Latest updates
1.2
Distance marks in the heading line
Info box of pins and mountains
Sharing info box data
Obstacles on the line of sight
Comsmetic adjustment
Fixed minor bugs