# Compass & Altimeter

> A Compass, with geographic north, true altitude, address, sunset & sunrise times

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.androgames.compass`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PixelProse SARL
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 10,043,012
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (123,019 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.9.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-29
- **First published:** 2018-12-20
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.androgames.compass)
- **Website:** [https://www.pixelprose.fr](https://www.pixelprose.fr/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://pixelprose.fr/privacy-policies/](https://pixelprose.fr/privacy-policies/)

## Description

Compass & Altimeter is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed to provide precise navigation and location information. It offers true geographic north readings using magnetic declination, calculates true altitude above sea level using EGM96 geoid reference, and displays sunrise and sunset times. Its functionality extends to multiple coordinate formats like MGRS, UTM, DD, DMM, DMS, British National Grid, and SwissGrid.

This extension works perfectly offline, ensuring accessibility even without an internet connection. It features various dials and color themes, including high contrast options and angle measurement tools. Additional features include magnetic field strength detection to warn against perturbations, sensor accuracy indicators, and a bubble level function on iPhone dial. Note that magnetic phone cases may affect compass accuracy. Compass & Altimeter is ideal for outdoor navigation, geolocation, and timing needs, providing reliable and comprehensive geographic data in a single tool.

## Rankings

- #13,999 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `net.androgames.compass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users generally praise the app's accuracy and ease of use, with several noting readable UI and reliable performance on devices like Pixel 9 Pro. However, multiple reviews flag serious downsides: excessive intrusive ads and monetization, privacy/data-sharing concerns and opt-out difficulties, significant battery drain and overheating, and occasional reliability issues with the compass direction updating. Overall impression: solid tool under privacy and performance caveats.

### Pros

- Accurate compass readings
- Easy-to-use, intuitive UI
- Reliable performance across devices (e.g., Pixel 9 Pro)
- Clear, readable display / easy to read values

### Cons

- Intrusive ads and monetization (ads lists, forced cookie prompts, ad vendor selections)
- Privacy concerns and data collection/sharing with opt-out difficulties
- Significant battery drain and occasional overheating
- Compass direction reliability issues (does not consistently update)

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