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Pathfinder Compass

· v1.8.0
★★★★☆ (4) ↓ 1,000 downloads 2 Free

About

This is an analog/digital compass intended for use with the Pathfinder watchface: https://apps.garmin.com/apps/25d1238b-11ce-4653-ae77-9884454c7b68 # Features * Rotating compass bezel * Display of cardinal/intercardinal direction (N, S, E, W, NW, NE, SW, SE) * Displays current elevation * Determines magnetic declination (displayed in the settings) * Press the [TIME]. [ALT] or [BARO] buttons to return to the Pathfinder watchface (when used in conjuction with the Pathfinder watchface. # PRO Version Features * Data line customizable to show secondary intercardinal direction (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE ...) , latitude/longitude, MGRS co-ordinates, UTM co-ordinates or distance and bearing to start or position when [START] button was last pressed * Customizable text color * Option to hide the buttons when not used in conjunction with the Pathfinder watchface * Option to show heading based on GPS when available * Press the [START] button to mark a target heading/orientation. Left/right turn arrows indicate direction to turn to align your heading/orientation with the target heading/orientation. * Orienteering mode option displays distance and bearing to start position, or position when the [START] button is pressed. * Option to switch between use of true north or magnetic north for direction display. # Payment For the PRO version, use this link to pay €1.50 via Stripe (no account required; credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay accepted). https://buy.stripe.com/bJe9AU036dcCbNdbmSf3c3c Alternative payment via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/trudelta/1.50EUR Important instructions to get your unlock code quickly: https://ko-fi.com/post/Payments-via-PayPal-Z8Z6AIK78 Payment via Stripe is recommended because you will get your unlock code immediately on the payment confirmation screen. If you don't get a reply within 8 hours, see here for help: https://ko-fi.com/post/Common-causes-for-not-receiving-your-unlock-code-N4N8BUEGH

What's new

Version 1.8.0 Improved smoothness of compass indication with a customizable averaging filter. Version 1.7.5 Added support for the Forerunner 70 and 170. Version 1.7.4 Added support for the D2 Mach 2 Pro. Version 1.7.3 Added support for the D2 Mach 2 and D2 Air X15. Version 1.7.2 Added support for Venu 4 models. Version 1.7.1 Added support for the Fenix 8 PRO. Version 1.7.0 PRO Version only change: Improved visibility of the target heading marker. Version 1.6.0 Fixed crash on Approach S60. PRO Version only changes: Prefaced distance to start (saved position) with "Dis:" in orienteering mode. Made setting of target heading functional in orienteering mode. To use this, orient your watch to face the desired heading direction, then press the start button to mark the position. Version 1.5.0 PRO Version only changes: Added orienteering mode which displays distance and bearing to start position, or position when the [START] button is pressed. Added setting to switch between use of true north or magnetic north for direction display. Added on-watch app settings menu. Version 1.4.1 Added support for the Venu X1. Version 1.4.0 Attempt to fix direction from not displaying on older models like the Fenix 5X.

Permissions

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Details

Compatible with 197 devices
Updated Jul 20, 2026
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