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Compass

A simple and clean compass
New in version 2.2.0
- 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
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!

Versions

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  • Version 2.2.0 (36) suggested Added on Oct 04, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access approximate location only in the foreground
      This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
    • access precise location only in the foreground
      This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
    • com.bobek.compass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 2.8 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 2.1.1
    Housekeeping release, no functional changes.
  • Version 2.1.1 (35) - Added on Aug 05, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access approximate location only in the foreground
      This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
    • access precise location only in the foreground
      This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
    • com.bobek.compass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 2.7 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 2.0.1
    - Fixed crash when opening links on devices without a browser or email app
    - Fixed screen orientation locking
    - Fixed crash on Android 7.0 to 9.0 devices
  • Version 2.0.1 (33) - Added on May 03, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 7.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access approximate location only in the foreground
      This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
    • access precise location only in the foreground
      This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
    • com.bobek.compass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 2.6 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log