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MBCompass

Your modern, lightweight compass and navigation
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 here
Lightweight, privacy-first compass and navigation - because navigation starts here.
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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.

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  • Version 1.1.12 (13) suggested Added on Nov 23, 2025

    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.
    • com.mubarak.mbcompass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 1.4 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

    • 1.1.11N1.1.11e1.1.11w1.1.11 1.1.11i1.1.11n1.1.11 1.1.11v1.1.11e1.1.11r1.1.11s1.1.11i1.1.11o1.1.11n1.1.11 1.1.11{1.1.11{1.1.11 1.1.11l1.1.11a1.1.11t1.1.11e1.1.11s1.1.11t1.1.11_1.1.11v1.1.11e1.1.11r1.1.11s1.1.11i1.1.11o1.1.11n1.1.11 1.1.11}1.1.11}1.1.11
    - True North support added: Easily switch between True North and Magnetic North using a new toggle in Settings.
    - AMOLED True Dark Theme: Introduced a pure-black AMOLED mode for better contrast and improved battery efficiency on OLED displays.
    - Heading Status Indicator: A new status text now clearly shows whether your current heading is based on True North or Magnetic North.
    - Improved Sensor Status Dialog: Fixed an issue where dialog content was getting cut off on smaller screens.
    - General UI
  • Version 1.1.11 (12) - Added on Nov 15, 2025

    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.
    • com.mubarak.mbcompass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 1.4 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

    • 1.1.8N1.1.8e1.1.8w1.1.8 1.1.8i1.1.8n1.1.8 1.1.8v1.1.8e1.1.8r1.1.8s1.1.8i1.1.8o1.1.8n1.1.8 1.1.8{1.1.8{1.1.8 1.1.8l1.1.8a1.1.8t1.1.8e1.1.8s1.1.8t1.1.8_1.1.8v1.1.8e1.1.8r1.1.8s1.1.8i1.1.8o1.1.8n1.1.8 1.1.8}1.1.8}1.1.8
    * Added sensor status indicator to the top app bar, with an alert dialog to notify users of compass accuracy changes.
    * Introduced a settings screen to manage user preferences, including theme selection.
    * Added a "Current Location" button on the map to manually center the map on your current position.
    * Implemented smooth animations when navigating between screens.
    * Improved visibility of the current location arrow on the map.
    * Fixed transparency issues with edge-to-edge content on three-butt
  • Version 1.1.8 (9) - Added on Jun 27, 2025

    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.
    • com.mubarak.mbcompass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 1.7 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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