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A clear, reliable compass with true north, GPS coordinates, maps, and altitude.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularWell rated- Rating on Google Play
- 4.46
- 105,746 ratings
- Installs
- 18 million
- Last updated
- September 27, 2026
- Ads
- Contains ads
- Size
- 5.97 MB
Digital Compass is popular, with 18 million installs. Users rate it well: 4.5 stars from 105,746 ratings.
Summary
Digital Compass is a reliable, free compass app delivering precise direction readings using bearing, azimuth, or degrees, with GPS, altitude, and an AR camera overlay. It helps you find true north for hiking, travel, and everyday orientation. With 10,000,000+ total downloads and 55K downloads in the last 30 days, it has maintained a long-running presence across 2882 days on the market.
Pros & Cons
- Accurate direction readings with bearing, azimuth, and degrees
- AR Compass Mode for intuitive navigation over camera view
- Location, altitude, and address display for contextual navigation
- Free to use with regular updates and improvements
- Qibla direction accuracy is not guaranteed for religious use
- Accuracy can be affected by magnetic interference; calibration is advised
- Some competitors may offer more extensive map or navigation features
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on Digital Compass for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By KTW Apps, from Google PlayDescription by KTW Apps Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Whether you are travelling, hiking, checking the orientation of a room, or learning about navigation, Digital Compass provides the essential information without hiding it behind complicated controls.
Compass and direction
• View your bearing, azimuth, degrees, and cardinal direction.
• Switch between magnetic north and true north.
• Use localized or standard direction labels.
• Monitor compass accuracy and recalibrate when needed.
• Check magnetic-field strength for possible nearby interference.
Location and map
Use your current location to view latitude, longitude, address, and altitude. Open the map to understand your position and surrounding area while keeping access to essential compass information.
True-north calculations use your location to account for magnetic declination. Location accuracy and availability depend on your device, permissions, and surrounding conditions.
Additional tools
• Qibla direction – Enable an optional marker showing the direction of the Kaaba based on your current location.
• Slope and level – Check the tilt of your device and measure slope angles.
• AR compass – Display compass information over the camera preview.
• Flashlight – Use your device light in dark surroundings.
• Custom settings – Adjust compass behavior, direction labels, and display options.
Useful for everyday activities
This free Compass app can help with hiking, camping, travel, outdoor navigation, checking room orientation, locating true north, reading GPS coordinates, and learning how bearings and Earth’s magnetic field work.
It can also provide useful directional guidance for Qibla, home orientation, educational activities, and situations where a simple heading or location reference is needed.
Tips for better compass accuracy
Phone compasses are affected by nearby magnetic fields. Keep your device away from magnets, magnetic phone cases, metal objects, batteries, speakers, and electronic equipment while taking a reading.
If the accuracy indicator becomes low, move away from possible interference and follow the in-app calibration guidance. Holding the device level can also improve the stability of the displayed direction.
Device requirements
Compass readings require a magnetometer and accelerometer. Devices without the required sensors cannot provide a reliable heading. Location-based features require location permission and may be affected by GPS availability.
This smart Compass is designed to provide a practical combination of compass heading, true north, GPS coordinates, altitude, maps, magnetic-field information, and optional direction tools in one app.
Recent changes:
Version 20.8
• Relocated map button
• Enhanced map styling
• Minor bug fixes
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 17
- App size
- 5.97 MB
- Needs Android
- 4.4+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Digital Compass
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 20.8
- Launched
- September 2018
- Sep 27, 2026UpdateVersion 20.8
- Sep 26, 2026UpdateVersion 20.8
- Aug 24, 2026UpdateVersion 20.6
- Aug 23, 2026UpdateVersion 20.5
- Aug 17, 2026UpdateVersion 20.3
Alternatives
Similar apps and more from KTW AppsInstalls
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 55 thousand
- Per day
- 1.8 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 10+ million
- Launched
- September 2018
Installs over time
Digital Compass has been installed 18 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 1.8 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top chartsGoogle Play Rankings for Digital Compass
About the app and developer
About Digital Compass
Digital Compass is a tools app developed by KTW Apps.
Install Statistics
Digital Compass has been installed 18 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 55 thousand times.
User Ratings
Digital Compass is rated 4.46 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 110 thousand ratings.
App Information
Digital Compass is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 5.97 MB. The latest version available is 20.8. The last update was on September 27, 2026.
Technical Requirements
Digital Compass requires Android 4.4+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since September 2018.
Digital Compass is made and published by KTW Apps. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with KTW Apps. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to KTW Apps and are shown as published on Google Play.
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