# Compass

> Digitaler Kompass

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.nixgame.compass`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** NixGame
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 2,333,909
- **Rating:** 4.61 / 5 (28,866 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.19-release
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-09
- **First published:** 2017-04-11
- **Publisher country:** RU
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nixgame.compass)
- **Website:** [http://nixgame.org](http://nixgame.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/compass-eu-privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/compass-eu-privacy-policy)

## Description

The Compass Chrome extension is a digital tool designed for precise navigation and orientation. It provides real-time orientation of your device towards the North, allowing users to switch between Geographic Pole and Magnetic Pole views. The interface boasts a beautiful and modern material design for an enhanced user experience.

Beyond just direction, the app uses GPS or network location data to deliver the most accurate positioning. It displays your current longitude and latitude coordinates alongside your location address. Additionally, it features a magnetic fields signal indicator to help users understand the surrounding magnetic environment, making it an essential companion for travelers, hikers, and curious explorers alike.

## Rankings

- #41,055 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_CORSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `org.nixgame.compass.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users consistently praise Compass for accurate directions and true orientation, and for being easy to use and calibration-friendly. Many reviews highlight its straightforward, reliable performance and the app’s usefulness beyond a basic compass (more features, simple UI). A few notes include limited GPS responsiveness in some conditions and a suggested improvement for car mounting. The Pro version is regarded as reasonably priced. Overall, it’s a simple, dependable compass app with extra functionality and good value.

### Pros

- Accurate directions and true orientation.
- Easy to use, understand, and calibrate.
- Simple, reliable performance with a fuss-free experience.
- More features than a basic compass (useful beyond just directions).
- Pro version priced reasonably.

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