# NorthStar Compass > Offline compass, level & waypoints for hiking, camping & outdoor navigation Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.compass.northstar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.compass.northstar) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.compass.northstar` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Removed - **Publisher:** EVERLINE.F DEV1 LTD - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 1,751 - **Version:** 1.0.3 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-04 - **First published:** 2026-06-18 - **Publisher country:** GB - **Size:** 11 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-08-16 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.compass.northstar) - **Website:** [https://237b1f24d9faf135.appads.me](https://237b1f24d9faf135.appads.me/) - **Privacy policy:** [http://privacy.ltmgameshub.com/northstar-compass/](http://privacy.ltmgameshub.com/northstar-compass/) ## Description NorthStar Compass is a high-precision, fully offline navigation tool built for North American outdoors β€” hikers, campers, hunters, RV travelers, and boaters who need reliable direction data without depending on a network connection.

🧭 COMPASS
β€’ Large, easy-to-read compass rose with smooth sensor-fusion readings
β€’ Switch between Magnetic North, True North (GPS), and Grid North
β€’ Real-time azimuth degrees + cardinal direction (N, NE, E…)
β€’ Auto magnetic declination β€” calculated from your GPS position using built-in geomagnetic data
β€’ Low magnetic interference warning when accuracy drops

πŸ“ COORDINATES & ALTITUDE
β€’ 6 coordinate formats: Decimal Degrees (DD), DMS, DDM, UTM, MGRS, Plus Codes (OLC)
β€’ Real-time GPS latitude, longitude, altitude
β€’ Geomagnetic field strength display (nT)
β€’ Default imperial units (feet, miles) β€” switch to metric anytime

πŸ”΅ SPIRIT LEVEL
β€’ Precision bubble level using accelerometer + gravity sensor
β€’ Pitch & roll angle readout to 0.1Β°
β€’ Green "LEVEL" indicator when device is flat

πŸ“Œ WAYPOINTS
β€’ Save your current GPS location with one tap
β€’ Add custom coordinates manually
β€’ Organize by group (Hiking, Hunting, Camping…)
β€’ Distance and bearing to each saved point β€” sorted nearest-first
β€’ Edit, delete, notes β€” everything stored offline on your device

πŸͺŸ FLOATING COMPASS
β€’ Draggable compass overlay that floats above any app
β€’ See your heading while using maps, messaging, or any other app

🎨 DISPLAY
β€’ Material 3 design β€” clean, high contrast for outdoor bright-light use
β€’ Auto dark mode for night navigation
β€’ Portrait lock β€” no accidental rotation in the field

πŸ”’ PRIVACY FIRST
β€’ Zero ads, zero trackers, zero data collection
β€’ No account required
β€’ Only permissions used: sensors + location (while using the app only)
β€’ Works 100% offline β€” no network required for any core feature

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ BUILT FOR NORTH AMERICA
β€’ Tuned for US and Canadian geomagnetic conditions
β€’ Imperial units by default (miles, feet, knots)
β€’ Tested on Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, and Motorola devices

Lightweight (<20 MB), battery-efficient, and compatible with Android 8.0+.

Perfect for: backpacking, hunting, overlanding, boating, orienteering, geocaching, surveying, and any activity where knowing your direction matters ## 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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.compass.northstar.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` ## Similar extensions and apps - [Compass: Direction & Level](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.simplecompass) β€” 1,155 users - [Compass: Digital, GPS, Level](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.compass.digital) β€” 187 users - [Outdoor Compass: Hike GPS](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cooltime.outdoorcompass) β€” 36 users - [Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nextonelabs.compass) β€” 1,143 users - [Simple Compass: Offline Tool](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.aprunner.compass) β€” 345 users - [Tactical Compass MGRS, Offline](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.midivision.compass_bubbles) β€” 8,255 users - [Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.netsons.compass) β€” 7 users - [Compass & Altimeter: GPS Tools](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.aiwf.tools.compass) β€” 153 users - [Compass: True North & GPS](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.innoventiq.compassTrueNorth) β€” 593 users - [Compass & Altimeter Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.Compass.pro.compass_and_altimeter_pro) β€” 129 users - [Smart Compass Navigator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.anujtech.smartcompassnavigator) β€” 10 users - [Compass Guide:Navigation App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appsbay.compass_guide) β€” 465 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.compass.northstar)