Northsense · for iPhone
Can you point north without looking?
Every day Northsense names five bearings — north, southwest, 47 degrees — and asks you to point your iPhone at each one. Lock in your guess and it measures the angle you were off by.
How a day works
- Hear the bearingA compass point or a number of degrees.
- Point and lockAim the iPhone where you think it is, and tap.
- See how far off you wereFive rounds make a Daily Quest; an average error of 30° or less keeps your streak going.
What it looks like
Four ways to practise
| Mode | ||
|---|---|---|
| Daily Quest | Five rounds, a fresh set of bearings every day | free |
| Free Practice | Pick your own target, as often as you like | free |
| No-eyes Quest | Voice prompts and haptics only — eyes closed | Pro |
| Memory Walk | Face a direction, walk a few steps, point back from memory | Pro |
A sense of direction is practice, not a gift
People who seem to "just know" where north is usually keep checking without noticing: where the sun is, which way the street runs, which way they turned. A short daily guess-and-check builds the same habit. Before you open a map, point — then look.
Free, with a one-time Pro
Daily Quest and Free Practice are free. Northsense Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks No-eyes Quest and Memory Walk.
Honest about the limits
- A training game, not a navigation tool. Do not find your way by it.
- Compasses dislike metal. Magnets, speakers and steel nearby can pull the reading off.
- No account. Heading data is read only during a round, and scores stay on your iPhone.
Last reviewed 22 September 2026