# Compass - Direction App

> Compass - Maps and Directions. Advanced Compass app with Maps & Directions.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/compass.maps.and.direction.navigation](https://chrome-stats.com/d/compass.maps.and.direction.navigation)

## Overview

- **ID:** `compass.maps.and.direction.navigation`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The Card Shop
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 86,004
- **Rating:** 3.22 / 5 (208 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-07-29
- **First published:** 2019-06-08
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=compass.maps.and.direction.navigation)
- **Website:** [https://thecardshop26.blogspot.com/app-ads.txt](https://thecardshop26.blogspot.com/app-ads.txt)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://thecardshopapp.com/privacy.html](http://thecardshopapp.com/privacy.html)

## Description

Compass - Direction App is a powerful navigation tool designed to provide accurate directions with multiple features. It includes a beautifully designed basic compass, a camera mode that overlays direction on your camera view, and a night mode for easy use in the dark. Additionally, it offers satellite and map modes that display compass information over satellite imagery or maps, enhancing your navigation experience across larger areas or unfamiliar locations.

Whether you need to navigate in urban environments or explore outdoors, Compass - Maps and Directions delivers reliable and versatile navigation assistance, making it your go-to app for orientation and direction finding. The app is easy to use and available for free, combining multiple compass features into one seamless experience.

## Rankings

- #236,817 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ASSISTED_GPS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_GPS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `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`
- `compass.maps.and.direction.navigation.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's basic compass functionality and its utility for professionals such as vastu and civil engineers. However, many reviews highlight significant issues including intrusive advertisements, incorrect directional readings, app instability on some devices, and a confusing interface that makes it hard to understand. While some users find the app relaxing and helpful, the negative aspects, especially the ads and inaccurate compass readings, detract from the overall experience.

### Pros

- Simple and helpful compass functionality for direction finding
- Useful for specific professions like vastu and civil engineers
- Some users find it relaxing or easy to use
- Part of mobile functionality aiding navigation
- Positive user feedback indicating satisfaction

### Cons

- Excessive and forced advertisements disrupting user experience
- Inaccurate or incorrect compass direction readings
- App performance issues like slow opening times or not working properly on certain devices
- Confusing user interface leading to misunderstanding of app features
- Irrelevant features that complicate the app

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/compass.maps.and.direction.navigation)