MBCompass is a modern, free, and open-source compass and navigation app without
ads,
in-app purchases, or
tracking. It supports both
compass and navigation features while remaining lightweight and simple!
Main Features:
- Shows clear cardinal direction and magnetic azimuths.
- Displays magnetic strength in µT.
- Live GPS location tracking on OpenStreetMap.
- Sensor fusion for improved accuracy (accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope).
- Light and dark theme support controlled via Settings.
- Keeps screen on during navigation.
- Landscape orientation support.
- Built with Jetpack Compose and Material Design.
- Runs on Android 5.0+
- No ads, no in-app purchases, no tracking.
- Find more on the website: https://compassmb.github.io/MBCompass-site/
Why choose MBCompass?
Not just a compass. Not a map app.
MBCompass bridges the gap between a compass and a full navigation app - shows direction and live location without using hundreds of MBs of storage or privacy trade-offs.
The navigation starts from hereLightweight, privacy-first compass and navigation - because navigation starts here.
Versions
Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.
Download F-Droid
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arm64-v8a
armeabi-v7a
x86
x86_64
This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.
It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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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.
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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.
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have full network access
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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com.mubarak.mbcompass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK
1.4 MiB
PGP Signature
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Build Log
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arm64-v8a
armeabi-v7a
x86
x86_64
This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.
It is built and signed by the original developer, 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.
-
have full network access
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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com.mubarak.mbcompass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK
1.4 MiB
PGP Signature
|
Build Log
-
arm64-v8a
armeabi-v7a
x86
x86_64
This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.
It is built and signed by the original developer, 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.
-
have full network access
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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com.mubarak.mbcompass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK
1.7 MiB
PGP Signature
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Build Log
