Metro Compass 1.2.1.5
Those who actually like the new visual style introduced by Windows 8 on all platforms can try on their mobile phones a neat app that goes by the name of Metro Compass and which aims to become a trusty travel companion for many.
Straightforward appearance for ease of use
The simple look of this utility will allow you to focus on the orientation, as there are no eye-candy elements to feast your eyes on. Unfortunately, there is a never ending stream of advertisement banners in the upper part of the screen that may draw you attention.
As plain as it would seem, the interface has several customization options, so you can modify the shape of the compass needle, choose the element that rotates on screen, either the compass face or its needle and also pick the desired theme from the two options available: dark and light.
Adjust the compass and have it point to the magnetic or to the true North
A most appreciated feature that this tool comes with is the calibration, which even if it is done in a similar manner with other apps of this kind, has the advantage of showing the accuracy of the procedure, so you can adjust the calibration to make it pass the minimal threshold specified in the dedicated area.
The generous space reserved for the compass also contains the deviation from North expressed in degrees. Optionally, you can have Metro Compass point towards the magnetic North instead of the true North.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI7
The interface of this app is less attractive than many similar utilities, but it offers remarkable visibility and smooth response to every movement it perceives. There are some customization options users can choose from, but the adverts are a real nuisance especially because they are changing quite fast. |
Function9
The readings of Metro Compass can be off at times, but the calibration feature is comes with contains a visual alert, so users will see a red triangle in the lower part of the screen to let them know it's time to fine-tune the compass again. |
Security6
The application needs access to several areas where it shouldn't peer into, like the phone dialer, appointments or owner and phone identity, so it should be treated with care. |
Battery7
While it is up and running, Metro Compass will take up an average amount of power, but at times the battery usage can reach values above moderate. |
Price9
This app can be a really good helper in times of need, as it features several handy functions all offered at the expense of coping with a stream of advertisements always present in the upper part of the screen. |
Compatibility9
Any compass-equipped device that runs Windows Phone 7.5 and above is suited to have this app installed and functioning correctly, provided that it also comes with a minimum screen resolution of 480x800 pixels. |
Specifications
- price:
- Free with ads
- current version:
- 1.2.1.5
- reviewed version:
- 1.2.1.1
- developer:
- Talha Naqvi
- category:
- NAVIGATION
- os version req.:
- 7.5, 8, 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- Yes. remove ads
- hits:
- 300