# Compass - Directional Compass > Compass with exact direction. Have weather, flashlight & Emergency tools. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.compassapp.compassfree](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.compassapp.compassfree) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.compassapp.compassfree` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Removed - **Publisher:** OnOffice - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 4,172,748 - **Rating:** 4.43 / 5 (10,029 ratings) - **Version:** 1.6.3 - **Last updated:** 2025-04-29 - **First published:** 2021-01-08 - **Size:** 56 MB - **Data as of:** 2025-08-21 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.compassapp.compassfree) - **Privacy policy:** [https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/compass-app-df4f4.appspot.com/o/Privacy\_Policy.html?alt=media&token=284ef9dd-2931-43f9-ae38-d1606d70813c](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/compass-app-df4f4.appspot.com/o/Privacy_Policy.html?alt=media&token=284ef9dd-2931-43f9-ae38-d1606d70813c) ## Description **Compass Free - Directional Compass** is your ultimate travel companion, combining precise GPS-based navigation with essential travel features. This extension provides accurate direction readings, displays your current location with longitude, latitude, and address, and includes a true north mode and compass calibration for maximum accuracy. In addition to navigation, Compass Free integrates useful tools such as current weather updates with a 3-day forecast, a built-in flashlight, and SOS flashing light for emergencies. You can also make emergency calls directly from the app. Designed to work offline, it remains reliable even without a network connection. Stay safe, oriented, and informed during all your outdoor and travel activities with Compass Free. ## 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.CALL_PHONE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.compassapp.compassfree.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary The Compass - Directional Compass app is praised for its reliable and accurate compass features, simplicity, and user-friendly interface, making it useful for hiking, travel, and education. It provides latitude and longitude data and is free to use. However, multiple users complain about frequent advertisements that can be intrusive or hard to close, interfering with quick access. The app's setup and tutorials are sometimes cumbersome due to ads, and frequent notifications can be bothersome. Despite these issues, the app remains a practical and dependable compass tool for many users. ### Pros - Reliable and accurate compass functionality - User-friendly and easy to use interface - Includes latitude and longitude information - Simple design that works well for educational and travel purposes - Free to use with ads that are generally not overly intrusive ### Cons - Presence of frequent and sometimes excessive ads - Ads can be difficult to close or interfere with accessing the compass quickly - Some users find the setup process or tutorial complicated due to ads - Occasional intrusive notifications about app usage ## Similar extensions and apps - [Compass - Direction Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.doubleb.compass) — 17,105 users - [Compass - Directional Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.compassapp.compassfree.digitalcompass) — 338,946 users, 3.40 / 5 - [Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.compass_by_oliva) — 326 users - [Compass One: GPS & Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dps.compass) — 167 users - [Compass Accurate: Compass app](https://chrome-stats.com/d/compassaccurate.compass.digitalandaccuratecompass) — 2,228 users - [Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/compass.Compass) — 64 users - [Compass: Travel Toolkit](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bestsoln.compass) — 2,398 users - [Compass+](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.apptist.utilcompass) — 2,022 users - [Digital Compass - Compass Maps](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tac.compass.digital) — 375,311 users, 4.00 / 5 - [Compass App: Direction Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.taymay.compass) — 3,505,244 users, 4.21 / 5 - [Compass App Pro - Digital](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blazingappstudio.compass) — 386,380 users, 3.99 / 5 - [Compass: Accurate Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/apps.r.compass) — 7,617,747 users, 4.45 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.compassapp.compassfree)