# Compass

> Compass, an Android app helping you find your way

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ftpcafe.compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ftpcafe.compass)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ftpcafe.compass`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Droidware UK
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 289,123
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (772 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-30
- **First published:** 2011-12-03
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 3.79 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ftpcafe.compass)
- **Website:** [http://www.droidwareuk.com](http://www.droidwareuk.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.droidwareuk.com/index.php/8-docs/2-droidware-uk-privacy-policy](http://www.droidwareuk.com/index.php/8-docs/2-droidware-uk-privacy-policy)

## Description

**Compass** is an intuitive Android app designed to help you find your way using your device's magnetic orientation sensors. Upon launching the app, calibrate your device by moving it in a figure 8 pattern, enabling the red arrow to accurately point towards magnetic North. 

Please note that the accuracy of Compass depends on your device's hardware sensors. For assistance, support, or to report any issues, visit the official website or contact support via the provided email. This simple yet reliable compass app is essential for navigation and outdoor activities.

## Rankings

- #132,780 — 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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.ftpcafe.compass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users find the Compass app to be simple, accurate, and reliable without needing WiFi. It performs well across various devices and fulfills its purpose effectively. However, multiple users have reported issues with the compass not stabilizing and continuously rotating instead of pointing north, leading to dissatisfaction for some.

### Pros

- Accurate in locating north
- Simple and easy to use
- Works well without requiring WiFi
- Reliable across different devices
- Does its job well

### Cons

- Sometimes the compass doesn’t stabilize and just rotates continuously
- Some users found it to be bad or unsatisfactory

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