Black Rock Compass
Your Guide to the Playa
• The desert buzzes with more activity than the eye can catch.
• BRC lets you see more, meet the people who matter, and locate the nearest porta‑potty—all in one app.
Discover What’s Happening
• Explore by day & vibe – music, workshops, parties, fire art, food, and more.
• Save favorites and assemble a personal schedule that fits your rhythm.
Stay Linked to Your Crew
• Real‑time compass points straight to friends, even when the cell network fades.
• Status tags (“at camp,” “heading to temple,” “find me”) keep everyone in the loop.
• Offline messaging queues texts and delivers them as soon as signal returns.
Navigate the Playa with Confidence
• Layered map shows camps, art installations, events, and portable toilets.
• Tap any icon for details, directions, and distance.
• Bluetooth location sharing broadcasts where you are and what you’re doing—no cell service required.
Plan Your Own Adventure
• Hop‑Crawl Builder – string together a themed route of events, bars, or art pieces.
• Surrender Mode – let the app surprise you with the next stop for pure spontaneity.
Core Features at a Glance
• Complete Burning Man event schedule
• Live friend‑finder compass (GPS + Bluetooth)
• Navigation to friends, art, events, and porta‑potties
• Interactive, multilayered map
• Personal schedule creator
• Bluetooth status broadcasts and offline location sharing
• Custom hop‑crawl planner
• Direct and group messaging
• Designed for desert conditions – works primarily offline
About Us
• Free, independent, and unaffiliated with the Burning Man Project.
• Make every moment count on the playa—download Black Rock Compass and turn the chaos of Burning Man into a curated, connected experience.
FAQ
Q: How does the app work without cell service?
A: The app relies primarily on GPS for location tracking and uses Bluetooth Low Energy to share your position and status with nearby devices. When you lose cellular coverage, you can still see where friends are, send offline‑queued messages, and view the layered map that stores all essential data locally on your phone.
Q: Can I use Black Rock Compass on both iOS and Android devices?
A: Yes, the app is available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Both versions share the same core features, including offline maps, friend‑finder compass, and the hop‑crawl planner.
Q: What information does the live friend‑finder compass show?
A: When you open the compass view, it points directly toward any friend who has opted to share their location. The display includes distance, direction, and any status tag they’ve set—like “at camp” or “heading to temple”—so you know not just where they are but what they’re up to.
Version History
v1.7.27——10 Sep 2026
Your Burning Man companion: schedule, map, friend (and everything) finder Download the latest version of Black Rock Compass to enjoy new features and updates immediately!
*1.7.27
Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!
*1.7.0
Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!
*1.5.0
Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!
