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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.

  • Full GPX track recording with waypoints and path drawing.

  • Track stats: duration, distance, speed, and elevation.

  • View, manage, and share recorded tracks.

  • 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 6.0+

  • 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 1.1.13 (14) suggested Added on Mar 31, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 6.0 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.
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • view Wi-Fi connections
      Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
    • recognize physical activity
      This app can recognize your physical activity.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "location"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "location"
    • 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.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • control vibration
      Allows the app to control the vibrator.
    • com.mubarak.mbcompass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 2 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

    • New in version 1.1.12
    - GPX Track Recording: Record routes with waypoints and live map tracking.
    - Track List & Details: View, manage, and analyze all recorded tracks.
    - New custom bottom bar for ease and simple navigation between screens.
    - Track Stats: Duration, avg speed, elevation, and waypoint count added.
    - Export & Share: Save and share tracks in GPX format.
    - Map Tracking Controls: Start, pause, resume, and stop directly on map.
    - Foreground Tracking: Reliable tracking with persistent notification.
    - Star & S
  • Version 1.1.12 (13) - 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

    • New in version 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

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