# Waypoint: Personal Compass > Elegant compass pointing to places that matter most to you, not magnetic north Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.waypoint.compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.waypoint.compass) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.waypoint.compass` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** christus valerian - **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION - **Downloads:** 228 - **Version:** 1.0.1 - **Last updated:** 2025-06-30 - **First published:** 2025-06-23 - **Publisher country:** IN - **Size:** 19 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-09 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.waypoint.compass) - **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/christus/PP\_SparkClean/blob/main/PP\_Waypoint.md](https://github.com/christus/PP_SparkClean/blob/main/PP_Waypoint.md) ## Description Waypoint - Your Personal Compass

Forget magnetic north. Waypoint is a beautifully crafted personal compass that points to the places that matter most to you.

🧭 WHAT MAKES WAYPOINT SPECIAL

Unlike traditional compasses that always point north, Waypoint creates a personal connection between you and your meaningful locations. Set your target - whether it's home, a loved one's location, your favorite café, or that special place that holds memories - and watch as the elegant compass needle gracefully points you toward what truly matters.

✨ BEAUTIFUL & INTUITIVE DESIGN

• Minimalist interface with smooth, mesmerizing animations
• Elegant dark theme with stunning gradient backgrounds
• Fluid compass needle movements that respond naturally to your device orientation
• Single-screen experience focused on what's essential
• Material Design 3 with carefully crafted visual elements

🎯 SMART COMPASS TECHNOLOGY

• Advanced sensor fusion combining accelerometer and magnetometer data
• Real-time GPS tracking for precise location awareness
• Haversine formula calculations for accurate bearing and distance
• Smooth 60fps animations that make the compass feel alive
• Intelligent calibration for consistent performance

📍 PERSONAL LOCATION MANAGEMENT

• Set any location as your personal "north" - home, work, or anywhere special
• Easy location input with address search
• Distance display showing how far you are from your target
• Privacy-focused: your locations stay on your device

🛡️ THOUGHTFUL PERMISSIONS

• Location permissions requested only after you explore the app
• Transparent about why permissions are needed
• Works offline once target location is set
• No unnecessary data collection or tracking

🎨 CRAFTED WITH CARE

Waypoint isn't just another compass app - it's a thoughtfully designed tool that transforms navigation into something personal and meaningful. Every animation, every color, every interaction has been carefully crafted to create an experience that's both functional and delightful.

Whether you're finding your way back to someone you love, navigating to your sanctuary, or simply enjoying the meditative quality of a beautifully animated compass, Waypoint turns direction-finding into a moment of connection.

Perfect for:
• Travelers who want to stay oriented toward home
• People in long-distance relationships pointing toward their partner
• Anyone who finds beauty in purposeful, minimal design
• Those seeking a more meaningful approach to navigation

Download Waypoint and discover what it feels like when your compass points to your heart instead of magnetic north.

Made with ❤️ for those who value both beauty and purpose in their apps. ## Rankings - #1,654,833 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.waypoint.compass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Similar extensions and apps - [Waypoint Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.filspire.compass) — 986 users - [CompassX](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.loki.compass) — 236 users - [Simple Compass & Waypoint](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.szebramobile.simplecompass) — 412 users - [Pretty Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.prettycompass) — 20 users - [WayPoint](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.silverspice.waypoint) — 11 users - [Just Point: Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/se.jalund.justpoint) — 3 users - [Essential Digital Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.beautifulessentials.compass) — 4,408 users - [Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ryantechlabs.compass) — 237 users - [Compass - Smart CompassMy](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dicodemy.compassmy) — 28 users - [Compass - Beautiful Minimal UI](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.O6Lab.Compass) — 1,405 users - [Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.afiction.compass) — 361 users - [Compass - Digital Compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/compass.digitalcompass) — 128,488 users, 4.27 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.waypoint.compass)