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Digital Compass

20.8
KTW Apps
4.46
105,746 reviews
10,000,000+
Downloads
Free

A clear, reliable compass with true north, GPS coordinates, maps, and altitude.

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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.

Official page on Google Play

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 Play

Comments on Digital Compass for Android

★★★★★ Amrita Kumari · Jul 30, 2026
Magnetic needle quickly aligns along the North-South direction. So, very useful in determining the direction at any place. I have not checked its accuracy.
★★★★★ Sharief Starke · Aug 10, 2026
I didn't realize it could be set to True North, and it had a Qibla finder after having been on my phone for so long. A really 5-star app. Ads yes, but not intrusive. Could you guys please make this app compatible for Samsung Watch!
★★★★★ Ken Pic · Aug 1, 2026
I have tried several compass apps and this one is the best free one found. I like that I can point it in a direction, and it gives me that heading directly.
★★★★★ Laurie Mac · Oct 15, 2026
Easy to use and read. Simple and accurate.
★☆☆☆☆ Collin Johnston · Oct 27, 2026
Full screen ad pops up that won't go away making app unusable.
★★☆☆☆ Jeff Maaske · Nov 1, 2026
Cannot close the app easily. Try to trick u into clicking on an ad.
★☆☆☆☆ Nick Miller · Aug 5, 2026
Mine is not working, point north instead of west
★☆☆☆☆ True Believer · Sep 12, 2026
Does not work, it tells me that east is west and north is south.

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By KTW Apps, from Google Play
Description by KTW Apps Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Digital Compass helps you understand your direction and surroundings using the sensors in your phone. Check your heading, switch between magnetic north and true north, view your coordinates, and open your position on a map through a clear compass interface.

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

17 permissions · 17 libraries
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Trust & Safety: This app requests coarse and fine location, camera, internet, and advertising identifiers, along with sensor access (magnetometer, GPS). It includes a Foreground Service and a dynamic broadcast receiver permission. Use of these features aligns with standard Android permissions and safety practices; users should calibrate sensors to ensure accuracy and be mindful of privacy when ads are involved.

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
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Installs

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

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Google Play Rankings for Digital Compass

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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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