# Compass

> The magnetic field sensor using a smartphone compass

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.softdx.compass`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SOFTDX
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 23,155
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (83 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.5
- **Last updated:** 2016-10-24
- **First published:** 2014-07-03
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 3.13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.softdx.compass)
- **Website:** [http://www.softdx.co.kr](http://www.softdx.co.kr/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.softdx.co.kr/apps/privacy/](http://www.softdx.co.kr/apps/privacy/)

## Description

**Compass** is a user-friendly smartphone application that transforms your device into a magnetic field sensor for accurate direction finding. It serves as a digital compass displaying the azimuth prominently at the top of the screen. The app also shows GPS coordinates and network connection status at the bottom, helping users identify their location effectively during hiking or travel.

With seamless integration of GPS, it offers true north direction support along with Wi-Fi or network-based magnetic north detection. Users can view their current location on Google Maps by pressing the GPS button. The app features a quick start with a simple design, supports high-definition displays, and provides an intuitive calibration method by moving the smartphone in an 8-figure pattern for improved accuracy. The free version of the app is ad-supported and requires permissions for location, network communication, and system tools to function optimally.

## Rankings

- #408,828 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MOCK_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`

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