# Simple Compass & Waypoint

> A minimal compass that always points you where you want to go.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.szebramobile.simplecompass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.szebramobile.simplecompass)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.szebramobile.simplecompass`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Szebra Mobile
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 412
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-02-24
- **First published:** 2018-11-09
- **Size:** 4.36 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-02-03
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.szebramobile.simplecompass)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.szebramobile.com/simplecompass/privacy\_policy.html](http://www.szebramobile.com/simplecompass/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

<b>Features:</b><br>• Working compass with customizable colors.<br>• Ability to mark waypoints at current location, or anywhere in the world via map.<br>• Waypoint heading is superimposed around and moves with compass, so you <i>ALWAYS</i>  know which way to go.<br>• View waypoints on map, or manage them via list.<br>• Main screen shows GPS information, including coordinate, altitude, and current speed when moving.<br>• Calculates proper true north bearing when GPS is active, and also works in magnetic mode when GPS is disabled (magnetic-only mode also selectable via preferences).<br>• Miles/Kilometers selectable via preferences.<br><br><br><b>Suggestions for use:</b><br>• Need to go <i>anywhere</i> ?  Mark a waypoint on the map and just follow the arrow!<br>• Just parked your car?  Simply press &#39;Add Waypoint Here&#39; and you&#39;ll have no trouble finding your way back!<br>• Want to know the <i>exact</i>  distance to somewhere?  Mark a waypoint on the map, and the app will show you how far away you are.<br>• Just use it as a damn compass!

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.szebramobile.simplecompass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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