# Compass (ads)

> An easy to use compass to head for the true or magnetic north.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `de.grewe.android.compass`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Marco Grewenig
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 6,355
- **Version:** 1.12
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-07
- **First published:** 2014-06-13
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 6.91 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.grewe.android.compass)
- **Website:** [http://www.digital-advance.de](http://www.digital-advance.de/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://digital-advance.de/app\_privacypolicies4.html](http://digital-advance.de/app_privacypolicies4.html)

## Description

A simple but powerful compass with all needed function to show you your way.<br><br>By adjust the declination you can head for the true or magnetic north.<br><br>Three easy to use marker, keep you on track.<br><br>A simple compass to use while walking, geocaching or other outdoor navigation.<br><br>Note:<br>If the compass does not point to north, please remember to remove all magnets in the near (mobile phone cases, etc.) and calibrate the magnetic field sensor of your device.<br><br>Permissions:<br>- Vibration (while adjust the marker)<br>- Access network state (advertising)<br>- Internet access (advertising)<br><br>Please take care, that the app only works on smartphones with integrated magnetic field sensor.<br><br>This Application shows ads.<br>We recommend that you install the chargeable version of this App which contains no advertising or links of third-party contractors.<br>Chargeable version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.grewe.android.compassnoads

## Rankings

- #662,300 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `de.grewe.android.compass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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