What's New

Updated for new iOS versions and new devices.

App Description

DIRECTION KNOWN allows you to create multiple personal COMPASSES using colorful ARROWS that point to the PLACES that have meaning in your life.

PLACES where Family & Friends live... Fabulous cities, natural & man-made wonders you've seen... Mountains climbed... Grateful Dead concerts you think you've been to... Bucket List wanderlusts... Memorable Restaurants...

DIRECTION KNOWN always knows your present location. The ARROWS show the direction & distance to your favorite PLACES --- instantly updating as your iPad changes location & position.


* easy to edit

* suggested COMPASS headings included: Family, Friends, Grandchildren ...

* Map page linked to your device’s Address Book to make it easy to add a new Person / Place

* swipe to navigate between COMPASSES

* Night & Day background options


***DIRECTION KNOWN*** selected by the App Store Editorial Team for inclusion in APP STORE REWIND 2011 --- a prestigious list of the best Apps of 2011 in a field of over 15,000 Navigation Apps.

Earlier in 2011 DIRECTION KNOWN was selected as a Staff Favorite. Only 24 of 500,000 total Apps appear at any one time on this very select list.

Thank you Apple for this recognition!

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • July 21, 2011 Initial release
  • June 15, 2019 New version 1.2

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