Compass Altimeter: Sun & Moon

Compass Altimeter is a clean, pro‑grade altitude and compass tool that fuses GPS with (iOS) barometer/absolute altitude for faster, more accurate live readings—ideal for hiking, exploration, landscape photography, and stargazing.

Key Features
• Live altitude: GPS + barometric fusion with accuracy readout
• Relative altitude: set a base point to track ascent/descent
• Compass: True/Magnetic North, localized direction text (NESW), subtle haptics
• Calibration & interference: magnetic interference detection with calibration tips
• Sun & Moon: elevation/azimuth, sunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset
• Photography aide: golden/blue hour with bearings for better framing
• Coordinates: switch between Decimal and DMS; one‑tap copy
• Sources & accuracy: Auto/GPS/Barometric modes; GPS High/Medium/Low accuracy
• Pressure: live pressure with units (hPa/mmHg/inHg/psi)
• Personalization: m/ft, 12/24‑hour, language, precision display, splash animation

Design & Performance
• Large, legible typography with modern UI
• “Fast‑then‑precise” positioning and smart lifecycle for stability and battery savings

Use Cases
• Hiking and outdoor exploration
• Landscape photography timing (golden/blue hour)
• Astronomy and education
• Travel logging and altitude lookup

Privacy & Permissions
• Location while in use only; used for altitude and sun/moon calculations (no continuous background tracking)
• Motion/Barometer (iOS) improves altitude accuracy
• Preferences stored on device; no personal data uploaded

Disclaimer
• Measurements depend on environment/device and are for reference only
• Not for aviation, medical, or life‑critical use

Recent changes:
Fixed location updates not resuming after granting location permission in system settings. Improved altitude data validation and compass status messages. Fixed an issue where returning to the app could briefly show an old heading.