Question 1

What is Noriento?

Accepted Answer

Noriento is a free daily micro-game that trains your sense of direction. Once a day, you point your phone toward where you think true north is, tap to lock your guess, and see your error in degrees. No hints, no maps, no compass — just you and the world. One guess a day.

Question 2

Can you actually train your sense of direction?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sense of direction is a trained skill, not a fixed trait. What GPS took from most people was the daily practice, not the ability itself. Noriento gives you a structured 10-second repetition each day to rebuild it — most players see their error drop meaningfully within a few weeks.

Question 3

Do I need an account to play?

Accepted Answer

No. Noriento plays instantly in your browser — no sign-up, no download. Your streak and history are stored on your device. You can create a free account later if you want to sync across devices or get the daily nudge.

Question 4

How does Noriento read true north?

Accepted Answer

On iPhone, Noriento reads true north directly from the system compass (webkitCompassHeading), which applies magnetic declination automatically. On Android, it uses the device's magnetic heading, which can differ from true north by a few degrees depending on location.

Question 5

How is Noriento different from a compass app?

Accepted Answer

A compass shows you north. Noriento asks you to find it first, then shows you how close you were. The game is the gap between what you felt and what the compass confirms — that gap is what gets smaller with practice.

Question 6

How long does it take each day?

Accepted Answer

Five to ten seconds. One guess, one result, done. You can play anywhere you can stand still for a moment.