If you need a reliable compass app for Android that goes beyond a basic needle, GPS Compass is built for you. It combines a smooth, accurate magnetic compass with GPS coordinates, altitude, barometric pressure, and a digital bubble level — all in one app, working fully offline. No internet required. No account. No setup.
Built for hikers, travelers, campers, and anyone who needs real navigation tools in the field, GPS Compass uses sensor fusion — combining the gyroscope, magnetometer, and accelerometer — so the needle stays smooth and accurate even when you move quickly.
Accurate compass with True North correction
Most compass apps show Magnetic North and call it done. GPS Compass shows both True North and Magnetic North, with automatic magnetic declination correction based on your location. That matters on a hike: a compass pointed at Magnetic North can be off by 20+ degrees in parts of the world, which means real directional errors over distance. GPS Compass corrects for this automatically.
A real-time calibration indicator — High, Medium, or Low — tells you how reliable the reading is at any moment. Tap it to understand what affects accuracy and how to improve it.
7 compass designs
GPS Compass ships with 7 interchangeable compass designs, each with a live thumbnail preview so you can see exactly what it looks like before switching. Whether you prefer a traditional military compass look, a minimalist ring dial, or something more modern, there's a design that fits how you work.
GPS coordinates in 4 formats
When you need to know exactly where you are, GPS Compass shows your coordinates in all four standard formats:
- DD — Decimal Degrees (used by Google Maps)
- DMS — Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (traditional navigation)
- DDM — Degrees and Decimal Minutes (used in aviation and nautical)
- UTM — Universal Transverse Mercator (used in topographic maps)
Save locations with custom names and manage your saved locations list directly in the app.
Altimeter: altitude in meters
The altimeter shows your current altitude in meters using GPS data. Useful for hikers tracking elevation gain, or anyone who needs to know their height above sea level. Also displayed: GPS speed in km/h — handy when moving on foot, on a bike, or in a vehicle.
Barometer: atmospheric pressure sensor
GPS Compass reads your phone's atmospheric pressure sensor and displays pressure in hPa. Combined with altitude data, this gives you a more complete picture of your environment — and changing pressure is one of the best field indicators of incoming weather. The app also displays magnetic field intensity in µT from the magnetometer sensor.
Digital bubble level with tilt angle
The built-in bubble level shows Roll and Pitch in degrees with a color-coded visual indicator: green when level, orange when slightly off, red when significantly tilted. Useful for setting up camera tripods, leveling surfaces in the field, or any situation where you need to verify a horizontal or vertical plane without a physical level.
Sun direction and extra tools
GPS Compass shows the sun's direction and elevation angle in real time — useful for photographers planning a shoot, campers choosing a campsite, or anyone who needs to track solar position throughout the day. Switch to night mode and the sun icon changes to a moon. The built-in flashlight is accessible directly from the compass screen without leaving the app.
Works fully offline — no internet required
Every feature in GPS Compass — compass needle, bubble level, GPS coordinates, altitude, barometric pressure — works with zero internet connection. Once the app is installed, it works anywhere: in the mountains, at sea, in areas with no cell coverage. The only connectivity required is a GPS satellite fix for location-dependent features, which your phone handles independently of mobile data.
Compatible with Android 7.1 and above. Requires a built-in compass sensor. Available in English and Spanish.
Frequently asked questions
Does this compass app work without internet?
Yes. All features work offline. GPS coordinates require a satellite fix, which your phone gets without mobile data.
What is True North vs Magnetic North?
Magnetic North is where your compass needle naturally points — toward Earth's magnetic pole. True North is the geographic North Pole. The difference between them (magnetic declination) varies by location and can be significant. GPS Compass corrects for this automatically.
Can I save my GPS location in the app?
Yes. You can save any location with a custom name and manage your saved locations list from within the app.
Does my phone need a compass sensor?
Yes. The app requires a hardware magnetometer (compass sensor) built into the device. Most Android phones include one, but some budget tablets do not.
Free to use, one optional upgrade
GPS Compass is free with optional ads. A single one-time purchase removes all ads permanently. No subscription, no monthly fees, no artificial limits on features.
