# True Heading Compass

> True Heading compass includes true north, floating overlay and much more!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.csware.trueheadingcompass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.csware.trueheadingcompass)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.csware.trueheadingcompass`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Crystal Software
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 19
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2026-05-05
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 7.34 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.csware.trueheadingcompass)
- **Website:** [https://crystalapps.co/](https://crystalapps.co/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://crystalapps.co/privacy-policy.html](https://crystalapps.co/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

True Heading is a practical compass and navigation utility built for quick, reliable direction checks without ads, accounts, tracking, or clutter.<br><br>Use magnetic north or true north, set target headings, monitor magnetic interference, save places, check your current location, and keep a live compass available from your home screen or over other apps.<br><br>Features:<br>- Magnetic north and true north compass modes<br>- 360 degree and quadrant bearing formats<br>- Target heading and delta tracking<br>- Floating compass overlay with resize and quick stop controls<br>- Home screen widgets with refresh support<br>- Saved places with distance and bearing<br>- Location details including latitude, longitude, altitude, accuracy, and declination<br>- Magnetic field diagnostics and calibration guidance<br>- Spirit level with pitch and roll<br>- Theme accents and dark navigation-focused UI<br>- No ads, no analytics, no account, no cloud sync<br><br>True Heading uses your device sensors for compass readings and location only when needed for true north, places, widgets, and navigation details. Magnetic interference from metal, magnets, chargers, speakers, or vehicle mounts can affect compass accuracy, so the app clearly warns when heading confidence may be reduced.<br><br>Whether you are hiking, checking map direction, lining up a target bearing, using a level, or keeping a small compass over another app, True Heading keeps the important information readable and close at hand.

## Rankings

- #2,622,574 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.csware.trueheadingcompass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.csware.trueheadingcompass)