Check out this collection to find a compass app that meets your needs.
All currentiPhones have built-in compasses, which you’ve got the option to access through theAppslibrary.
Best Customizable App: Compass 360 Pro
Several skins and languages.
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Add vertical and horizontal lines for lensatic compass.
View your latitude, longitude, and altitude.
Switch between true north and magnetic north.
Add magnetic field levels as a progress bar.
Not available for iOS devices.
The (free) app contains ads.
No premium ad-free version available.
This free Android app promises to work anywhere in the world, making it ideal for adventurous globetrotters.
Best for Off-Road: Smart Compass
Telescope, night, digital, and Google Maps modes.
Real-life views of the direction.
GPS speedometer and screen capture tools.
Upgrade to premium to remove ads.
It works with various compass modes, including Google Mapswhich includes both street map and satellite maps.
Best Basic Compass App: Compass
Uses web link or GPS coordinates for true north.
Shows magnetic north and magnetic field strength.
Copy, share, and view coordinates on a map.
Not available for iOS.
Landscape mode interferes with icons and calibration.
The app requires frequent recalibration.
Best for Boating: Compass Steel 3D
Compass appears to move in 3D with tilts and turns.
Both magnetic and true north are available.
No internet or phone service required.
May require frequent calibration.
This compass app could be the ideal companion for boating adventures.
If you install this compass app, don’t let the permission request worry you.
Best for Beginners: Compass Galaxy
Calibration notifications as necessary.
Does not use ads.
Requires minimal phone memory.
Sometimes, you want a simple app that only provides the basics.
This Android compass app is easy to use and does not require unnecessary permissions.
It’s ad-free and doesn’t overload your rig.
