11 Best Compass Apps for Phones

Instead of buying a traditional compass and having to remember to carry it with you every time you want to use it, you can download a compass app to your phone. There are so many compass options on the app store that you feel confused, check out this list to choose a suitable compass app for yourself.

Note : All current iPhones have a built-in compass, which you can find in the Extras or Utilities folder . Follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the compass when using it for the first time.

Best Compass Apps for iPhone, Android

• 1. Compass 360 Pro Free - Best Custom Compass
• 2. Compass Steel - Compass with strict security measures
• 3. KTW Digital Compass - Compass with map and satellite support
• 4. Fulmine Software Compass - Feature-rich compass
• 5. Compass & Altimeter - Compass that works offline
• 6. Compass Galaxy - Best Compass for Beginners
• 7. Compass Steel 3D - The best compass for sailing
• 8. Smart Compass - The best compass for off-road
• 9. PixelProse Compass - Compass with magnetic deviation correction feature
• 10. Digital Compass: The Best Compass for Exploration
• 11. Commander Compass: Compass with multiple uses

1. Compass 360 Pro Free - Best Custom Compass

• Download Compass 360 Pro Free compass app

This free Android app promises to work anywhere in the world, making it perfect for adventure seekers.

Advantage

• Highly customizable with several skins and language settings.
• You can add a vertical or horizontal line to look like on a military compass, view latitude, longitude and altitude; switch between true North and magnetic North; add magnetic field levels to the progress bar.

Disadvantages

• Not available on iOS devices.
• The free app has ads and there is currently no ad-free premium version.

2. Compass Steel - Compass with strict security measures

• Download Compass Steel compass app

Compass Steel is a simple, ad-free compass app that is advertised for its accuracy and strict privacy measures, including not collecting or tracking data.

The auto-calibration app features tilt compensation for accurate measurements. It also has sun and moon indicators, a night vision mode, and multiple color themes to choose from. You can also change the location coordinate format, altitude units, and the number of compass directions.

3. KTW Digital Compass - Compass with map and satellite support

• Download KTW Digital Compass app

If you are looking for an app with a simple design then KTW Digital Compass might fit the bill. It also includes a map tool with satellite support.

This compass app allows you to find your current location, slope angle, elevation, sensor status and magnetic field strength. It is also useful to determine the direction you are facing, including direction, azimuth or degrees.

Built with a magnetometer, accelerometer, and gyroscope, Digital Compass can be used for a variety of tasks, including calibrating TV antennas, tracking horoscopes, and determining Qibla direction. The app also lets you add direction pointer markers and calibrate less accurate readings. Simply move your device in a “figure 8” motion to calibrate.

4. Fulmine Software Compass - Feature-rich compass

• Download Fulmine Software Compass app

This feature-rich compass app has multiple latitude and longitude formats and supports using location codes instead of addresses, making it useful in areas where precise addresses are not available.

The app supports status bar notifications for easy access on the lock screen or while using other apps. It also allows you to mark your current location to quickly navigate to your destination and copy-paste GPS coordinates on the map.

The app doesn't require unnecessary permissions and works without a data connection or GPS, just like these offline GPS apps for Android. Additionally, it supports multiple languages, including Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Turkish.

5. Compass & Altimeter - Compass that works offline

• Download Compass & Altimeter app 

Compass & Altimeter is a compass app with a simple interface. Although it works offline, you will need an Internet connection to view your current location address.

The app shows your actual altitude along with several formats for latitude and longitude. It also shows sunrise and sunset times, and supports multiple coordinate systems.

Additionally, it supports UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) for assigning coordinates on the earth's surface and EGM96 (Earth Gravitational Model) for geoid referencing.

6. Compass Galaxy - Best Compass for Beginners

• Download Compass Galaxy compass app

If you want a simple app that only provides basic features then this compass app for Android is perfect for you, it is easy to use and does not ask for unnecessary permissions.

Advantage

• You will receive a notification if a correction is required.
• The app is ad-free and requires minimal phone memory.

Disadvantages

• Not available on iOS devices
• Requires regular calibration.

7. Compass Steel 3D - The best compass for sailing

• Download Compass Steel 3D compass app

When you install this app, it will ask you to grant access to your location coordinates for accurate calculations. It is suitable when you are boating.

Advantage

• When you rotate or tilt your phone, this realistic compass will switch to 3D mode, giving you the feeling of using a traditional compass.
• The app can determine true North and magnetic North and does not require an Internet connection or phone service to work.

Disadvantages

• Requires frequent recalibration
• Not available on iOS devices

8. Smart Compass - The best compass for off-road

• Download Smart Compass app

This Android app is part of the Smart Tools collection of apps, which offers useful apps like metal detector, distance measuring app, etc.

Advantage

• This compass app for Android has telescope modes, night mode, and Google Maps with street and satellite maps.
• Standard mode uses the phone's camera to see real-world directions.
• The app has a GPS speedometer and a screenshot tool .

Disadvantages

• Not available on iOS devices.
• The application supports ads, if you don't want it you can upgrade to the premium version.

9. PixelProse Compass - Compass with magnetic deviation correction feature

• Download PixelProse Compass app

PixelProse Compass is a compass app that features magnetic declination correction for optimal accuracy. You can install it easily, even on your SD card, and search for new locations by name or address.

This app supports several coordinate formats and displays angles in degrees. It calculates elevation using EGM-96 and displays horizontal accuracy based on the phone's GPS sensor.

This app allows you to find the direction of the Kaaba, save locations to follow later, and tell you sunrise and sunset times. You can also use it to calculate altitude or find the shortest route to a location.

10. Digital Compass: The Best Compass for Exploration

• Download Digital Compass app

This compass app for iOS offers multiple options that can be used with different outdoor apps.

Advantage

• This compass app has 10 different options.
• In addition to the location and north orientation feature, you can use it to access the compass and view the selected location's direction.
• The app also provides a dropdown list of several major cities around the world so you can see where they are oriented from your current location.

Disadvantages

• Not available on Android devices
• The application supports ads, if you don't want it you can upgrade to the premium version.

11. Commander Compass: Compass with multiple uses

• Download Commander Compass app

Although the app is not free, it contains many useful features and tools.

Advantage

• This app is built to military specifications, allowing you to use it in your car and on the road. You can use it to find and track the sun, moon and stars, pinpointing multiple locations in real time.
• You can overlay a compass map to visualize the direction you're going and even store locations.

Disadvantages

• The app uses a lot of battery.

See also:

• How to turn on compass on Apple Maps
• How to find your way using Google Maps on your phone
• Google Maps and 8 useful tricks you should know