# Digital Compass

> Accurate compass with GPS, maps, altimeter, camera. Find true north precisely.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ktwapps.digitalcompass`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** KTW Apps
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 18,352,651
- **Rating:** 4.45 / 5 (105,866 ratings)
- **Version:** 20.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-24
- **First published:** 2018-09-04
- **Publisher country:** MY
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ktwapps.digitalcompass)
- **Website:** [https://www.ktwapps.com](https://www.ktwapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ktwapps.com/privacy.html](https://www.ktwapps.com/privacy.html)

## Description

**Digital Compass** is a free, reliable navigation tool that delivers precise direction by bearing, azimuth, or degrees. It combines GPS location, altitude, magnetic field measurement, slope angle, accuracy status, and sensor indicators to ensure dependable readings. Use the AR camera overlay to view compass data on your surroundings, mark a direction for reference, and customize settings to behave like a traditional magnetic compass.

Perfect for hiking, camping, travel, education, Vastu/Feng Shui alignment, and everyday orientation, Digital Compass also includes tips to avoid magnetic interference and instructions for recalibration. Lightweight and easy to use, it’s a versatile companion for outdoor adventures, navigation practice, and practical home or spiritual tasks.

## Rankings

- #8,182 — 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.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.ktwapps.digitalcompass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Digital Compass is generally praised for being easy to use and accurate, with clear direction and coordinate display and a handy, straightforward tool. However, users frequently complain about intrusive ads and reliability issues that cause it to sometimes not work, detracting from the experience. A few note UI quirks or an overly feature-laden feel for a basic compass. Overall, it covers the basics well, but ad presence and occasional instability are the key drawbacks.

### Pros

- Very easy to use / user-friendly
- Very accurate directions and coordinates
- Displays direction and coordinates clearly
- Handy / useful tool that does what it promises
- Simple, straightforward compass experience

### Cons

- Intrusive ads / many ads
- Not reliable / sometimes doesn't work

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