Who should use Compass?

Compass is an open-source project built for outdoor enthusiasts.

Yes — Compass is free to use.

What platforms does Compass run on?

Compass runs on the web and Android.

Is Compass still active?

The GitHub repository shows 21 commits in the last 90 days.

What projects are similar to Compass?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Compass, Amazing Compass, and MBCompass.

Who develops Compass?

Compass is developed by Philipp Bobek.

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Compass

Name: Compass
Author: Philipp Bobek

f-droid.orgMaps & navigation

Compass is an open-source Android app that provides users with a straightforward and visually appealing compass. It displays magnetic and true north, degrees, and cardinal directions, with haptic feedback and no ads. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and anyone needing reliable orientation.

FreeGPL-3.0WebAndroid

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638stars

69forks

1alternative

7features

2019since

Overview

7 features

In the Maps & navigation space, Compass takes a focused approach. It focuses on finding direction and orientation easily on Android devices without ads or trackers. It is built as an open-source project for outdoor enthusiasts. Compass costs nothing to use. Compass is available on the web and Android.

It is developed by Philipp Bobek, and it first shipped in 2019. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 638 stars and 21 commits in the last 90 days. Among its 7 catalogued features are magnetic and true north, degree display, and cardinal direction. The interface is available in 26 languages, including Arabic, Tibetan, and Catalan.

Magnetic and true north
Degree display
Cardinal direction
Sensor status
Haptic feedback
Light and dark theme
No advertisements

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserAndroid

Trust & compliance

License

GPL-3.0

Verified signals

HTTPSFree tierGitHub · ★ 638Active maintenanceMulti-languageStore-verified publisher

Indexing history

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Indexed29 Jun · 09:48 UTC
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Frequently asked questions about Compass

What is Compass?: Compass focuses on finding direction and orientation easily on Android devices without ads or trackers. It is catalogued under Maps & navigation on PulseGate.
Who should use Compass?: Compass is an open-source project built for outdoor enthusiasts.
Is Compass free?: Yes — Compass is free to use.
What platforms does Compass run on?: Compass runs on the web and Android.
Is Compass still active?: The GitHub repository shows 21 commits in the last 90 days.
What projects are similar to Compass?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Compass, Amazing Compass, and MBCompass.Compass Amazing Compass MBCompass
Who develops Compass?: Compass is developed by Philipp Bobek.
How long has Compass been around?: Compass first shipped in 2019.

At a glance

Pricing: Free
Platforms: Mobile · Web
Open source: Yes · ★ 638
License: GPL-3.0
Built for: outdoor enthusiasts
Model: Open source
Solves: Finding direction and orientation easily on Android devices without ads or trackers.

Registered as

GitHub: Kr0oked/Compass
Google Play: com.bobek.compass

Developer

Philipp Bobek

Community-driven

GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub

Stars: 638
Forks: 69
Open issues: 20
Last commit: 2 May 2026
Commits 90d: 21
Contributors: 27
Authorship: Community-driven
Default branch: master
Latest release: v2.0.1 · 2 May 2026

Index record

Indexed: 29 Jun 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Last seen: 29 Jun 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: compass-f-droid-org
Lifecycle last checked: 8 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 29 Jun 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Recorded source: taxonomy-pass-b.
Summary from: Taken from the project's own store listing.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Canonical URL: https://f-droid.org/packages/com.bobek.compass

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