COMPIX — Digital Compass

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About this app

COMPIX is a full-featured digital compass that shows your real-time heading, cardinal direction, GPS coordinates, and device tilt level. Lock a bearing and track your offset angle hands-free.

Real-World Uses:
— Navigate hiking trails and backcountry routes using magnetic or true north
— Align satellite dishes, antennas, and solar panels to a precise heading
— Determine which direction a property or room faces for real estate listings
— Find prayer direction (Qibla) from any location
— Position cameras for golden-hour photography based on sun direction
— Level surfaces and check device orientation for surveying tasks
— Teach compass skills in outdoor education and scouting programs

Features:
— Real-time compass heading with 0.1-degree precision
— Cardinal direction display (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW) with full names
— True North and Magnetic North toggle
— Lock Heading — set a bearing and see offset angle in real time
— GPS coordinates in degrees-minutes-seconds format
— Built-in bubble level indicator — see when your device is flat
— Haptic feedback at cardinal points (N, E, S, W)
— Clean Material 3 dark theme — no ads, no account required

How It Works:
Open COMPIX and grant location permission (optional — compass works without it). The compass immediately shows your heading with a rotating compass rose. Tap "True N" to switch to true north mode. Tap "Lock Heading" to set a reference bearing and navigate to it. GPS coordinates appear at the bottom when location is enabled.

Privacy:
COMPIX uses your magnetometer and accelerometer for compass readings and optional GPS for coordinates. No data is recorded, stored, or transmitted. Everything stays on your device.

What’s new

• Real-time magnetic heading display
• Beautiful animated compass with smooth rotation
• Cardinal and intercardinal directions (N, NE, E, SE, etc.)
• Degree precision display
• Current GPS coordinates
• True north vs magnetic north comparison
• Bearing lock feature
• Large, easy-to-read display