# Compass Lite

> Magnetic and sun compass

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.speedymarks.android.compassfree](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.speedymarks.android.compassfree)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.speedymarks.android.compassfree`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SpeedyMarks
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 46,863
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (90 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-04-20
- **First published:** 2011-03-18
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 5.51 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedymarks.android.compassfree)
- **Website:** [http://start.speedymarks.com](http://start.speedymarks.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://start.speedymarks.com/policies/privacyPolicyAdMob.html](http://start.speedymarks.com/policies/privacyPolicyAdMob.html)

## Description

Compass Lite is a versatile Chrome extension that transforms your device into a reliable compass tool. It utilizes your device's built-in magnetic compass when available, or alternatively, provides a sun compass method. The sun compass requires you to observe the sun and know the time to accurately determine the north direction, ensuring reliable navigation even in areas affected by magnetic anomalies. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, bikers, and boy scouts, Compass Lite helps you stay oriented during your adventures. Note that the application is ad-supported.

## Rankings

- #307,140 — 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.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users find Compass Lite to be visually appealing with a clear and simple interface, and some appreciate its basic functionality. However, many users report that it does not function accurately as a compass, with issues like the compass rose spinning incorrectly in sun mode. Additionally, the presence of ads and bandwidth usage have been criticized. Overall, while some enjoy the app's design and simplicity, practical usability and ad intrusiveness are common concerns.

### Pros

- Clear and simple interface
- Good animation and visual design
- Works well as a basic compass
- App is nice and appreciated by some users

### Cons

- Does not work accurately as a compass
- Compass rose animation spins incorrectly in sun mode
- Contains ads which some users find intrusive
- Wastes bandwidth for some users

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.speedymarks.android.compassfree)