# Smart Compass

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `kr.sira.compass`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Smart Tools co.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 34,981,439
- **Rating:** 4.33 / 5 (250,579 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8.26
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2010-08-03
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.sira.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 is a versatile compass app integrated into the Smart Tools collection that leverages your device's magnetic sensor to provide precise bearing directions (azimuth). It offers multiple compass modes including standard, night, digital, and map views (including satellite). Unique to this app, the camera view overlays reality with compass data, enhancing navigation experience.

Key features include true north orientation, various azimuth and coordinate formats, GPS speedometer, and screen capture capabilities. It also includes a metal detector to verify sensor functionality. The app adjusts to portrait or landscape orientation without losing heading accuracy, making it practical for outdoor use. The Pro version expands functionality by removing ads, enabling GPS location sharing, and adding Qibla finder and car locator features. Ideal for hikers, travelers, or anyone in need of reliable navigation tools, Smart Compass combines ease of use with technological sophistication.

## Rankings

- #4,403 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `kr.sira.compass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews consistently praise high accuracy, infrequent calibration, and the app’s free availability. Users find it versatile for outdoor navigation, indoor planning, and even gardening, and note it’s fast and easy to use. While a few feature requests exist (e.g., more decimal places), there are no widespread downsides reported. Overall, Smart Compass is regarded as a reliable, handy, cost-free tool for quick directional needs.

### Pros

- Very accurate and reliable directional readings.
- Calibrates infrequently, easy to maintain.
- Free app with broad usefulness (outdoor navigation, indoor planning, gardening).
- Fast and simple to use with good overall responsiveness.
- Positive long-term user satisfaction and trust (long-time use).

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