# Compass

> Most precise, accurate and simple Compass Application.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ktwapps.compass`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** KTW Apps
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 636,241
- **Rating:** 4.33 / 5 (2,611 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-06-07
- **First published:** 2018-11-19
- **Publisher country:** MY
- **Size:** 7.48 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ktwapps.compass)
- **Website:** [https://ktwapps-ad94a.firebaseapp.com/](https://ktwapps-ad94a.firebaseapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ktwapps.com/privacy\_policy.html](https://www.ktwapps.com/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

**Compass** is a highly precise and user-friendly digital compass application designed to determine directions without relying on GPS. Equipped with accelerator and magnetometer sensors, this smart compass offers reliable navigation for outdoor activities such as hiking, traveling, picnicking, and fishing.

This digital compass is sensitive to magnetic interference; users should avoid electronic devices and magnets nearby to maintain accuracy. It can be recalibrated easily by moving the device in a figure-8 pattern. Its versatile uses include adjusting TV antennas, Feng Shui assessments, horoscope finding, and educational purposes. Compass points clearly indicate North, East, South, and West for straightforward navigation.

## Rankings

- #87,982 — 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.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.ktwapps.compass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise Compass for its easy-to-use, ad-free experience and usefulness for navigation, including accurate-looking direction with degree increments and a latitude/longitude bonus. However, a subset reports accuracy issues, including extreme direction errors and location-specific data mistakes. Overall, it’s well-regarded on Android (including Samsung) for its simplicity and speed, though reliability in accuracy should be addressed for full trust.

### Pros

- Easy to use and simple interface
- Ad-free or minimal ads
- Accurate directions with degree increments; latitude/longitude bonus
- Helpful for navigation/orientation (tells you which way you're walking or driving)
- Reliable across Android devices (works well on Samsung devices)

### Cons

- Directions can be off by a large amount (almost 180°) in some cases
- Location data can be wrong for certain places (e.g., longitude direction E vs W in Brixham UK)
- Accuracy may vary across devices or situations

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