# Compass Steel 3D

> Clear, easy compass with a design that’s instantly readable.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simplywerx.compass3d](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simplywerx.compass3d)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.simplywerx.compass3d`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SimplyWerx
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 6,613,937
- **Rating:** 4.68 / 5 (92,334 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.10.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2015-04-20
- **Publisher country:** SG
- **Size:** 18 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simplywerx.compass3d)
- **Website:** [https://www.simplywerx.com](https://www.simplywerx.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://simplywerx.com/compass-steel-3d-privacy-policy-26-02-2026.html](https://simplywerx.com/compass-steel-3d-privacy-policy-26-02-2026.html)

## Description

Compass Steel 3D is an elegant, reliable, and easy-to-use compass app designed for explorers and everyday use. Features include:

- Intuitive 3D display
- Multiple stylish compass designs
- Two modes: True North and Magnetic North
- Sun & Moon positions with rise/set times
- Altitude display (MSL)
- Target direction tracking
- Custom dial units & heading offset
- Manual location settings
- No unnecessary permissions
- Marine-style compass

Compass Steel 3D offers a clean interface and privacy-friendly navigation tools for outdoor enthusiasts and daily use alike.

## Rankings

- #19,601 — 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.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.simplywerx.compass3d.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall positive sentiment with strong praise for accuracy, 3D visuals, and ease of use. The app is valued for real-world usefulness (vehicle use, situational awareness). Common downsides include ads after updates, occasional reliability/display glitches, missing elevation data, and updates that reorder permissions without clear communication, plus a 45° angle bug.

### Pros

- Accurate and reliable compass performance
- High-quality 3D visuals and graphics
- Easy to use and intuitive
- Useful in real-world scenarios (replacement for physical compass, vehicle use, situational awareness)
- Configurable UI and aesthetically pleasing design

### Cons

- Ads introduced after updates (disliked by users)
- Occasional reliability issues/not showing properly
- Missing elevation/altitude function
- Update changes to permissions without clear user communication
- Bug: 45° angle errors

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simplywerx.compass3d)