Digital compass: Directions

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About this app

Turn your phone into a precise, real-time compass. Digital Compass: Directions shows your heading, true north, GPS coordinates, altitude and a live map — all in one clean, easy-to-read app that works offline.

Whether you are hiking a new trail, aiming a satellite dish, hanging a picture straight or simply trying to work out which way is north, the compass you need is already in your pocket.

▸ ACCURATE REAL-TIME COMPASS
Powered by your device's magnetometer and accelerometer for a smooth, stable heading. Read degrees, azimuth and cardinal directions (N, S, E, W) at a glance — no internet required.

▸ 6 COMPASS STYLES
Pick the one that fits the moment:
• Standard — a classic compass rose
• Telescope — a precision sighting dial
• Digital — large, high-contrast numbers
• Satellite — your heading over a satellite image
• Map — direction on a live map
• Camera — an augmented compass over the real world

▸ TRUE NORTH & MAGNETIC NORTH
Switch between true heading and magnetic heading, and watch the live magnetic field strength in µT so you always know how trustworthy your reading is.

▸ GPS COORDINATES & MAP LOCATION
Live latitude, longitude, altitude and speed. Copy your coordinates in one tap or open them straight in Maps — ideal for hiking, camping, off-roading, geocaching, boating and travel.

▸ QIBLA COMPASS
Find the direction of the Kaaba from anywhere in the world for daily prayer.

▸ LEVEL METER (BUBBLE LEVEL)
A built-in spirit level and slope-angle tool that turns your phone into a pocket level for shelves, frames, furniture and DIY jobs.

▸ LIVE WEATHER
Current temperature, wind and humidity, plus a short forecast for exactly where you are standing.

▸ CALIBRATION & SENSOR STATUS
A step-by-step figure-8 calibration guide, plus a sensor panel that checks your magnetometer, accelerometer, gyroscope and rotation vector so you can confirm your device is reading correctly.

▸ MADE TO BE USED OUTDOORS
• Keep the screen awake while you navigate
• Show or hide true heading, magnetic field, exact location and slope angle
• Horizontal degree numbers for easier reading
• A clean dark design that stays readable in bright sun and gentle on the eyes at night
• Available in 25+ languages

WORKS OFFLINE
The compass runs on your phone's built-in sensors, so it keeps pointing north with no signal — deep in the mountains, on a plane, or abroad without data. Internet is only used for the map, satellite and weather views.

TIPS FOR THE BEST ACCURACY
1. Hold your phone flat and level.
2. Move it in a figure-8 pattern to calibrate.
3. Keep away from metal, magnets and magnetic phone cases.

PREMIUM
Everything you need to find your way is free. Upgrade to Premium anytime for an ad-free experience and unlimited access to every compass style.

PERMISSIONS
• Location — used only on your device to show your coordinates, map position, weather and Qibla direction. Your location is never sold, and the compass itself works without it.

PLEASE NOTE
Your device needs a magnetic (compass) sensor to display a heading. Most modern Android phones have one — the built-in Sensor Status screen will tell you in seconds.

Perfect for hiking, trekking, camping, fishing, hunting, sailing, road trips, scouts, surveying, real-estate viewings, antenna and dish alignment, feng shui, prayer direction and everyday navigation.

Download Digital Compass: Directions and never lose your bearings again.

What’s new

Version 1.0.0 — our first release!

• 6 compass styles: Standard, Telescope, Digital, Satellite, Map and Camera
• True north, magnetic north and live magnetic field strength
• GPS coordinates, altitude, speed and one-tap copy
• Qibla compass, level meter and live weather
• Guided figure-8 calibration and a sensor status check
• 25+ languages, in a dark design built for outdoor use

Found a bug or want a feature? Email us — we read everything.