Positional GPS, Compass, Solar

Name: Positional GPS, Compass, Solar
Rating: 4.537037 (214 reviews)
Author: M. Trewartha

By: M. Trewartha

The quick, private, easy, and accurate app for getting info about your location

Features & Capabilities

Positional GPS is a free, open-source Chrome extension focused on delivering fast, accurate, and private location information without any advertisements. Utilizing your device's fused location data, it rapidly calculates your position using GPS, cell towers, and Wi-Fi signals to ensure superior accuracy even in poor GPS reception areas like indoors or bad weather.

Key features include displaying GPS coordinates in multiple formats (Decimal Degrees, Degrees and Decimal Minutes, DMS, UTM, MGRS), a compass showing magnetic and true north, sunrise and sunset timings including different twilight phases, unit flexibility (metric and US), and time format options (12-hour and 24-hour). Additionally, the app supports a screen lock to keep location data visible. It is optimized for battery efficiency by leveraging existing location services on your device.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

3.1.2 Last updated: 2025-10-27

Version code:

21030102

Creation date:

2016-07-09

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Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
android.permission.VIBRATE Safe

Size:

12.89MB

Email:

po*****@trewartha.io

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Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-20

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 277,043 ▼ 706

Other rankings

#8 in position keyword 20 ▼ 6

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Developed by:

M. Trewartha

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.trewartha.positional

Email:

po*****@trewartha.io

User Reviews

Users highly appreciate the app for being free, ad-free, and minimalist while delivering accurate GPS and compass functionality. The simple and clean design appeals to many, offering reliable data without unnecessary permissions. However, some users report compass calibration challenges and GPS permission issues on certain devices. Suggestions include adding waypoint saving and customizable options. Overall, the app is valued for its precision, simplicity, and developer support but needs minor improvements in functionality and device compatibility.

Pros

Completely free and ad-free, providing a clean user experience.
Simple, minimalist, and straightforward interface that is easy to use.
Accurate GPS and compass functionalities, praised for reliability and precision.
Efficient and lightweight design with no unnecessary features or permissions beyond location.
Good developer responsiveness and continuous improvements.

Cons

Compass accuracy issues on some devices, sometimes requiring recalibration.
Limited additional features like waypoint saving and adjustable settings (e.g., altitude adjustment and sample time for speed).
Some devices face GPS permission or positioning problems preventing location access.
Requires device sensors (accelerometer/magnetometer) to operate compass which some phones may lack.