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Compass

Philipp Bobek
Maps & Navigation
Version
2.2.0
Size
2.8 MB
Requires
Android API 24+
4 / 5 · 4,608 ratings 3 downloads

Updated Sep 22, 2026

Quick answer

A simple and clean compass

F-Droid repository metadata

You’ll get exactly what you expect. A simple and clean compass.

Features: * Can point to magnetic north as well as true north * Switches to a sighting compass when held upright, for aiming at distant landmarks * Shows exact degrees and cardinal direction * Displays sensor status * Haptic feedback * Light and Dark theme * No advertisements * No trackers * No unnecessary permissions

Have fun!

Screenshots

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What’s new

- New sighting mode: hold the phone upright to aim at distant landmarks
- Hint to hold the phone level when its screen faces down
- 16-point compass directions
- True North toggle on the compass screen
- Optional magnetic field strength readout
- Automatic warning when sensor accuracy drops
- Sighting mode and sensor accuracy warnings can be turned off in Settings

How to install

  1. Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
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  3. Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
  4. If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Compass?
A simple and clean compass
Who develops Compass?
Compass is developed by Philipp Bobek.
Which Android version does Compass require?
Compass requires Android API 24 or later.
What is the current version of Compass?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 2.1.1.
Which license does Compass use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists GPL-3.0-only.
Where is the source code for Compass?
https://github.com/Kr0oked/Compass

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