# Off-Grid GPS: Offline Compass

> Offline AR waypoint compass: camera view with live bearing, distance & ETA.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dixiak.distant](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dixiak.distant)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.dixiak.distant`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** dixiak
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 20,191
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (96 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24
- **First published:** 2011-02-07
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dixiak.distant)
- **Website:** [https://www.dixiak.com/OffGridGPS/](https://www.dixiak.com/OffGridGPS/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.dixiak.com/OffGridGPS/goto.php?s=android&go=privacy&v=latest](https://www.dixiak.com/OffGridGPS/goto.php?s=android&go=privacy&v=latest)

## Description

**Off-Grid GPS** is a powerful navigation Chrome extension designed for reliable location tracking without mobile data or Wi-Fi. It displays your GPS speed, direction, elevation, and accuracy, allowing you to monitor multiple locations simultaneously. The app uses color-coded indicators to show if you're getting closer to or farther from your selected points. 

Perfect for outdoor adventurers, travelers, or anyone needing accurate navigation in remote areas, Off-Grid GPS functions flawlessly even in airplane mode or areas with no signal. Easily add, find, and move locations on the map. Best of all, it’s completely free, with no ads or nagging prompts.

## Rankings

- #432,116 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.dixiak.distant.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Off-Grid GPS for its offline functionality, ability to provide accurate bearings and distances, and usefulness in outdoor activities or no-coverage areas. However, multiple users report issues with adding and losing waypoints, slow loading times, and missing satellite or map views. Some also mention regional limitations. Overall, despite a few glitches, the app is praised for its core navigation features when off the grid.

### Pros

- Works offline without mobile signal, data, or wifi.
- Provides off-grid distance, bearing, and heading to landmarks or destinations.
- Useful for activities like hiking, boating, or finding parked cars.
- Can be used for tracking and navigation when no coverage is available.
- Simple and effective interface with useful navigational information.

### Cons

- Waypoints can be lost after updates and are not recoverable.
- Cannot add waypoints properly (saving does nothing).
- Slow loading times reported by users.
- Satellite view or map options seem missing or hard to access.
- Does not work well in some regions (e.g., USA) according to some reviews.

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