# PocketCompass: Digital Compass

> A simple magnetic compass with true north correction and a live heading dial.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tiptinker.pocketcompass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tiptinker.pocketcompass)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.tiptinker.pocketcompass`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TipTinker
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-22
- **First published:** 2026-08-10
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 7.07 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tiptinker.pocketcompass)
- **Website:** [https://www.tiptinker.com/](https://www.tiptinker.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.tiptinker.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.tiptinker.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

PocketCompass turns your phone into a simple, reliable compass. A large rotating dial shows your current heading in degrees along with its 8-point cardinal direction (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW), updating smoothly as you turn.<br><br>Magnetic heading works instantly with no internet connection or GPS fix required. When you want extra precision, turn on True North to correct for magnetic declination using your approximate location -- useful for navigation, orienteering, or simply satisfying your curiosity about which way you&#39;re really facing.

## Rankings

- #3,168,429 — 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_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.tiptinker.pocketcompass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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