# Positional GPS, Compass, Solar

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

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.trewartha.positional](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.trewartha.positional)

## Overview

- **ID:** `io.trewartha.positional`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** M. Trewartha
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 56,545
- **Rating:** 4.54 / 5 (221 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-27
- **First published:** 2016-07-09
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.trewartha.positional)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/miketrewartha/positional/blob/master/PRIVACY.md](https://github.com/miketrewartha/positional/blob/master/PRIVACY.md)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #284,288 — Overall
- #3 — position

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `io.trewartha.positional.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.trewartha.positional)