Why We Built PointMe.live
A passion project for instant direction — no app, no friction.
The Problem We Solved
You're on a hike, in an unfamiliar city, or trying to find the Qibla direction for prayer — and you need a compass right now. But downloading a new app, waiting for it to load, and granting a dozen permissions is the last thing you want to do.
PointMe.live was built for that exact moment. Open a browser, tap Start, and your compass is live in under two seconds. No install. No account. No ads tracking your every move. Just direction.
Built on Open Web Standards
Every modern smartphone contains a magnetometer (compass sensor). The Web Platform exposes this through the DeviceOrientation API — a standard supported by iOS Safari, Chrome on Android, and most major browsers. PointMe.live is a thin, fast layer on top of that API, with nothing between you and your phone's hardware.
Who It's For
- 🏔 Hikers and campers who need a quick bearing in the field
- 🕌 Muslims finding Qibla direction for prayer
- ✈ Travelers getting oriented in a new city
- 🚗 Drivers who want a dashboard heading display
- ⛵ Boaters needing a quick reference heading
- 🌍 Anyone curious which direction they're facing
Our Mission
The web should just work. Utility tools shouldn't require accounts, push notifications, or a 50MB download. PointMe.live is our small contribution to a faster, more useful open web — one that respects your privacy and your time.
The Team
PointMe.live is an independent passion project. It's maintained by a small team of web developers who believe in the power of browser APIs to replace native apps for simple everyday tasks.