Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Achira: Japan Travel Compass
Lost, but in the right direction
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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Hey HN, This is a follow-up to our original Show HN post, where I launched the first version of MBCompass. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44155741 Since then, I've added several features based on user feedback and community input... I just released v1.1.9 of MBCompass - Minimal, FOSS compass and navigation app. New in this version: - Theme toggling (Dark/Light) controlled via settings - Fix current location arrow visibility - Compass accuracy alerts - Sensor status indicator - Explicit button for showing the GPS current location - Smooth transitions and many more..…
Jan 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Stop staring at walls. Get the Mt. Fuji seat.
Nov 2025 · fujiseat.com · its alternatives →
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1000Yen Eats▲87Find a real meal under ¥1,000 anywhere in Japan
Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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This app was designed to answer my wife’s question “what country would we hit if we went straight” (generally posed while pointing her phone) But with two additional twists: 1. It loads up historical maps from different years (right now 1 BC, 700 AD, 1000 AD, 1300 AD, 1800 AD, 1900 AD) so you can see what you would hit if you had a time machine AND you went in the direction your phone is pointing 2. Tap a country/territory for an (AI-generated) blurb on what you are pointing at How it works: Starting from your phone’s bearing, we trace the great-circle in 200 km steps, prefilter…
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Free travel planning tool for Japan rail trips 🇯🇵🚆
2019 · japanrailplanner.com · its alternatives →
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A compass that shows landmarks, sunrise/sunset + golden hour
Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Online Compass▲106Use an online compass to instantly find true north and live direction in seconds. Fast, no app needed - turn your phone into a real compass.
2024 · onlinecompass.io · its alternatives →
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Truly local tips in 70+ cities
2018 · spottedbylocals.com · its alternatives →
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WayKo▲117Korean map which provides accurate walking routes
2025 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Open any geotagged photo and navigate to the exact place where it was taken. A compass for your photos. Free iPhone app. Works with Photos, Messages, and any image with location data.
2015 · getphotofind.com · its alternatives →
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Snipplet▲110Create and share beautiful guides from places you love
Aug 2026 · snipplet.com · its alternatives →
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Compass Maps▲89GPS for scenic drives, get from A to B the most scenic way
2022 · compassmaps.ai · its alternatives →
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Hey HN, I built MBCompass, a lightweight, privacy-friendly compass app for Android. It works fully offline, doesn’t ask for unnecessary permissions (no GPS, no internet), and is open source. Most compass apps out there are bloated or ad-heavy. I wanted something clean, fast, and featurish. So I made this! It’s only ~1.7 in size and uses a low-pass filter to smooth sensor readings. I’d love feedback or thoughts – especially from others building simple, privacy-first apps! https://f-droid.org/packages/com.mubarak.mbcompass/…
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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TripRecord▲74Share your trip experiences and find new places in the world
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Discover Japan by areas, routes, and vibes
Nov 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Hi HN, I built a little tool to help me get better at remembering country locations on the map: https://learn-worldmap.netlify.app/ It's made from plain HTML/CSS/JS, and not intended to make any money or anything. Just thought that maybe someone else may enjoy it. Also of course happy about any feedback! Cheerz.
2023 · learn-worldmap.netlify.app · its alternatives →
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AmigoGo!▲20Your AI travel buddy for Japan, like having a local friend
Apr 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Free browser compass — True North, Qibla, Vastu. No app.
Jun 2026 · online-compass.com · its alternatives →
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