# Compass App: Direction Compass

> Find direction fast – accurate compass with offline mode.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.taymay.compass`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hihoay.io
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 3,505,244
- **Rating:** 4.21 / 5 (13,186 ratings)
- **Version:** 54.0.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-29
- **First published:** 2022-10-18
- **Publisher country:** VN
- **Size:** 49 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.taymay.compass)
- **Website:** [https://taymay.io](https://taymay.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://taymay.io/policy.html](https://taymay.io/policy.html)

## Description

Compass App: Direction Compass is a simple, reliable digital compass built for real-world navigation. It provides real-time cardinal directions (N, S, E, W), live location details (latitude, longitude, address), magnetic-field measurement with accuracy alerts, and customizable compass styles. The app works completely offline—ideal for hiking, camping, remote travel, or emergency situations—and lets you share your current location quickly when needed.

Easy to use: calibrate by moving your device in a figure-eight, keep electronics away from the phone for best accuracy, and ensure your device has a magnetometer sensor. Use Compass App for hiking, driving, finding Qibla or Feng Shui directions, and everyday orientation. For support or feedback, contact contact@taymay.io.

## Rankings

- #31,242 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `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.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.REAL_GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.taymay.compass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The app is generally praised for strong overall quality and accurate compass readings, with multiple reviewers calling it top-tier or best. The major drawback across reviews is intrusive advertising that in some cases hinders usability. Despite the ads, users report reliable performance and a positive service experience, contributing to an overall favorable view with caveats about ad load.

### Pros

- Overall positive reception: frequent use of 'good', 'great', 'excellent', and 'awesome' indicates strong user satisfaction.
- Accurate compass readings: multiple mentions of accuracy and reliability.
- Top-rated perception: references to 'best app' and 'best' suggest a high perceived quality.
- Reliability: several reviews note that the app 'did the job for me' and that it 'works'.
- Good service: at least one positive note about customer/service experience.

### Cons

- Ads are intrusive and frequent: many reviews point to excessive advertising that detracts from use.
- Advertising can block usability: at least one review mentions ads preventing the compass/app from opening.

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