# Smart Compass Pro

> Simple and useful compass app with camera view, GPS and map.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/kr.aboy.compass](https://chrome-stats.com/d/kr.aboy.compass)

## Overview

- **ID:** `kr.aboy.compass`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Smart Tools co.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 158,478
- **Rating:** 4.71 / 5 (6,140 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.7.17
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-11
- **First published:** 2010-10-12
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 7.59 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.aboy.compass)
- **Website:** [http://smart-tools.biz](http://smart-tools.biz/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://androidboy1.blogspot.com/2017/09/privacy-policy.html](http://androidboy1.blogspot.com/2017/09/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Smart Compass Pro is a versatile compass application from the Smart Tools® collection designed to help you find bearings with precision. It features a fixed heading regardless of device orientation, integrates a camera view for augmented reality navigation, and includes a metal detector to measure magnetic fields. The app supports GPS and map functionalities, enhancing navigation with real-time location sharing and tools like a Qibla finder and car locator.

The Pro version offers an ad-free experience with full metal detector capabilities. It requires only a one-time purchase and works offline after initial setup. This tool is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, travelers, and anyone needing reliable directional assistance. With calibration options available, Smart Compass Pro ensures accurate performance depending on your device's sensors.

## Rankings

- #178,250 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `kr.aboy.compass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews consistently praise Smart Compass Pro for accuracy, a rich feature set, and ease of use. It offers six modes, multiple azimuth and coordinate options, a lensatic mode, calibration, offsets, and helpful map/camera overlays, making it a versatile tool for archaeology, land surveying, and everyday navigation. Many users consider it the best compass app they’ve used and feel the paid version is worth it for dependable performance. A few isolated drawbacks include low-light visibility and the occasional map overlay quirk.

### Pros

- Very accurate compass readings
- Feature-rich with 6 modes, 5 azimuth types, 5 coordinate types, lensatic mode, calibration, offsets
- Easy to use and handy for field work
- Worth the price; long-term reliability; praised as best compass app
- Supports map/camera overlays for navigation versatility

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/kr.aboy.compass)