# Compass Waypoints: GPS measure > Measure area/distance, navigate to waypoints, and track satellite coverage. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ahbyte.MapsAndCompass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ahbyte.MapsAndCompass) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.ahbyte.MapsAndCompass` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** AHByte - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 730 - **Version:** 4.2 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-14 - **First published:** 2022-06-25 - **Publisher country:** MX - **Size:** 5.86 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-09 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ahbyte.MapsAndCompass) - **Website:** [https://ahbyte.github.io/](https://ahbyte.github.io/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/privacypolicymapscompass/p%C3%A1gina-principal](https://sites.google.com/view/privacypolicymapscompass/p%C3%A1gina-principal) ## Description Transform your phone into a professional GPS tool. Measure area and distance, navigate with waypoints, track live GPS satellites, and use the smart compass – all in one app.

SMART WAYPOINTS (NEW!)
Save up to 10 waypoints anywhere on Earth. Activate any saved waypoint and your compass shows a live ARC pointing from your current position to the waypoint. Perfect for navigating to saved locations without constantly watching the map.

• Save up to 10 waypoints with name and coordinates
• Visual arc on compass points exactly to your waypoint
• Works at ANY distance – local or global
• Note: at extreme distances (thousands of km), map position may show slight curvature effects, but the compass arc remains PRECISE
• Perfect for: hiking, geocaching, finding your parked car, returning to landmarks

MEASURE AREA & DISTANCE BY GPS
Tap on the map to add points. Measure any surface or path with high accuracy.
• Area: m², km², ft², acres
• Distance: meters, km, feet, miles
• Drag and drop markers to adjust
• Real-time results as you add points
Perfect for: land surveying, construction, gardening, real estate, hiking trails.

BUILT-IN COMPASS WITH WAYPOINT GUIDANCE
Real-time magnetic compass integrated directly into the map.
• Magnetic heading or True North (user selectable)
• Magnetic field monitoring (µT)
• Calibration alerts when interference detected
• Pitch and roll sensors
• Plus: waypoint arc guidance when waypoint is active

LIVE SATELLITE SKY MAP
See exactly which GPS satellites are above you.
• Real-time position: azimuth & elevation (0° horizon to 90° zenith)
• Signal quality (SNR) with color coding
• See which satellites are IN USE vs just VISIBLE
• Supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou

GPS LOCATION TOOLS
• Real-time coordinates (multiple formats)
• Live address display
• One-tap map centering

KEY FEATURES
• One button switches between Compass, Area, and Distance modes
• Adjustable compass opacity on map (20% - 100%)
• Multi-touch map: zoom, pan, navigate
• Drag markers to edit measurements anytime

FLASHLIGHT WITH SOS MODE
• Steady LED light
• Emergency SOS blinking signal

WHY THIS APP?
- No extra hardware – uses your phone's GPS and sensors
- One app replaces: GPS meter + compass + satellite finder + area calculator + waypoint navigator

Download now. One tool. Everything you need. ## Rankings - #1,250,605 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `com.ahbyte.MapsAndCompass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` ## Similar extensions and apps - [Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nextonelabs.compass) — 1,143 users - [Simple Compass & Waypoint](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.szebramobile.simplecompass) — 412 users - [Waypoint Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.filspire.compass) — 986 users - [Compass Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.adrjdev.compass) — 130 users - [Smart Compass-Real Coordinates](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.np.xten.compass) — 246 users - [Waypoint: GPS & Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/waypoint.gps.test) — 11,155 users - [CompassX](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.loki.compass) — 237 users - [MAPS AND NAVIGATION ALL IN ONE](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ekik.smarttools.nova) — 14,376 users, 4.43 / 5 - [Smart Compass: Digital Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.compass.qibla.digial.map.direction) — 2,764 users - [GPS Map Camera & Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/compass.photo.camera.map.gps.gpsmapcamera_compass) — 261,494 users, 3.81 / 5 - [GPS Waypoint Finder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.keuwl.gpswaypoints) — 295,545 users, 3.95 / 5 - [Compass Map & GPS Tool](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.summersun.gpstools.compass) — 3,921 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ahbyte.MapsAndCompass)