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Compass Free

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* Use just like a real compass. (Hold your Android flat!) *
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* Your device must have MAGNETIC SENSOR inside to read earth magnetic field. If your device does not have magnetic sensor Compass Free or any other compass app will not work. PLEASE DON’T WRITE BAD COMMENTS, IT’S NOT OUR FAULT! *
* Compass Free is essential app for your Android device. It is a professional compass in your pocket, when you need it, where you need it and you never know when I might come handy.PRO Compass shows direction of north, south, east and west, shows degrees in “side window”, has rotating bezel for advanced compass navigation. How to use Compass?First we’ll need to cover a little bit of compass jargon first. The part of Compass that moves and always points north is called the card (with N,S,E, and W indicated, and a beveled edge with a series of numbers on it). There is a movable ring around the edge of the compass, called the bezel. A red double line across the top of the compass is called the lubber line, and finally, there is a little window above the compass which is often named as side-window (as it is on the side of a real compass).Side-window navigation couldn’t be simpler. You point the lubber line on top of your compass at where you want to go. Now as long as you hold your compass flat in front of you with the lubber line pointing in the direction you’re going, you should always see the same number in your window as long as you’re going the right way. If you see a different number, turn until you see the same number. The downside of the side window method is that you need to remember your number. Navigating with bezel works essentially the same as using the side window, but your bezel remembers your number for you. All you do is, point the lubber line on top of your compass at where you want to go, and then wait until the card settles down and stops moving. Then turn your bezel until the double triangle on the edge of the bezel (the notch right by the number zero on the bezel) is bracketing the north arrow on the card. Now as long as you hold your compass flat in front of you with the lubber line pointing in the direction you’re going, you should always see the north arrow inside the notch, as long as you’re going the right way. If not, turn until you see the north arrow inside the notch. Notice that if you’ve adjusted the bezel correctly, the number in the side window is also the number directly across from you at the front end of the lubber line. In other words, if you turned the bezel counterclockwise until the notch bracketed the north arrow, the 120 on the bezel would be at the far end of the lubber line. Notice that on the card, the number showing in the side window is 120. If you were holding this compass and going in the direction of the lubber line, you’d be on a heading of 120.Now you should have learned how to go to desired direction. But how do you get back? Easy! If you’re thinking in terms of the bezel, simply turn until the north arrow faces not to the notch, but to the single triangle that’s exactly across from the notch. Now you’re pointed back where you came. The really tricky part of using your compass isn’t learning what the numbers mean and how to adjust the bezel. The most common mistakes are not holding your compass flat, and not actually going in the direction your lubber line is pointing.Large iron and steel objects can influence the magnetic sensor in your Android device, causing it to point in the wrong direction. This is called deviation. If you suspect this is happening, simply move away from the object several feet and the problem should correct itself.Other features or Compass Free app:
- Simple to use, use it like a real compass
- Design with functionality in mind (easy to read, lower battery consumption due to black color used)
- Large numbers and large rotating bezel
- Professional and optimized coding to keep application size as small as possible
- It’s FREE
Compass Free is essential app for your Android device. It is a professional compass in your pocket, when you need it, where you need it and you never know when I might come handy.

PRO Compass shows direction of north, south, east and west, shows degrees in “side window”, has rotating bezel for advanced compass navigation.

How to use Compass?

First we’ll need to cover a little bit of compass jargon first. The part of Compass that moves and always points north is called the card (with N,S,E, and W indicated, and a beveled edge with a series of numbers on it). There is a movable ring around the edge of the compass, called the bezel. A red double line across the top of the compass is called the lubber line, and finally, there is a little window above the compass which is often named as side-window (as it is on the side of a real compass).

Side-window navigation couldn’t be simpler. You point the lubber line on top of your compass at where you want to go. Now as long as you hold your compass flat in front of you with the l

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Reviews (25)

log. O. Mar 29, 2019     

After installing this app, your phone's camera will popup ads every time you try to use it. It's not just inconvenient and annoying it can actually ruin a quick photo opportunity. Besides that, the app doesn't even work well. It didn't point North. This app is just a vessel for advertising. I've never been more disappointed with an app.

Jan. R. K. Nov 24, 2018     

Terrible.. its constantly switching. With once you start moving the phone a little it starts showing you wrong north. Its off by around 15 degrees. Suddenly its off by 60. Then 3-4. With just slightly moving the phone. Tested it alot and its so wrong and off thats its basically useless. You cant trust it. Would never trust using this even if my life was in danger and its the only thing i had. Would rather use my clock pointing the hour arrow towards the sun and disect the angle between the hour arrow and 12oclock mark. Atleast thats accurate. Used my samsung 64gb s8+ when testing

Moh. B. Apr 3, 2022     

It helped me by no small measure to discover the appropriate direction, without bother other people with questions, while I was in a foreign land.

Mel. S. Jun 18, 2019     

The compass is completely backwards. North is south, east is west, and the figure 8 calibration doesn't work. Restarting the phone doesn't work either.

D.K. B. Sep 5, 2019     

Almost true, almost every time. Yes, it is erratic, at times, but is true more than that. Better than quite a few I tried. So, would prefer to use it, and recommend it as well.

V. 1. Apr 24, 2019     

I don't know much about compasses but this app is easy to understand and that's what I was looking for! I totally like less complicated. Thanks

Sea. R. Jul 27, 2020     

It's a basic directional compass. Not necessarily great for orientation of a map.

Ali. R. Oct 4, 2018     

Fabulous , easy to use app. Does exactly what it is supposed to do - functions like a hand bearing compass. Axxxx

Gab. N. Nov 3, 2018     

Tell me if Nokia 2.1 has magnetic sensor or not as the app is requesting this feature to work. I will re- rate it thereafter. Thanks

Ale. C. Jul 9, 2019     

It works really well. I matched it up with an actual compass side by side and it impressed me how on point it is.

Hoa. P. Feb 5, 2019     

I found this compass app useful. Accuracy and ease of use seemingly better than others I have used in the past.

Guy. L. Sep 18, 2019     

It's a free compass with digital heading and the ads are not intrusive. What more could you want?

Mar. Jan 2, 2020     

Easy to read, movement similar to actual compass. Would pay for a no ad version.

Dic. G. Mar 21, 2022     

Simple and straight forward. Easy to use and understand.

Ton. B. Oct 31, 2018     

Great compass, moves slowly which aids finding the direction accurately. Well done dude. 🔭

Hab. M. Sep 11, 2021     

Compass Free works perfectly for me. I think its frequency needs little update though. Thanks a lot!

Dav. T. E. Nov 17, 2020     

Excellent! Very easy to use. Clear markings which are seen well. Recommended!

A. G. u. Mar 26, 2019     

Worst App ever. It says magnetic sensor error again and again. I Recommend do not instal it.

Joh. H. Jan 16, 2022     

Pretty good for an electronic compass mounted in a protective case that is held closed with magnets.

Pam. N. Feb 16, 2022     

Works really well! Ads are a nusence and in the way!

Lee. M. Dec 20, 2021     

Look like a great app but compass don't work on my phone and lots of adds

A. G. u. Dec 22, 2018     

clear definition between the numbers, letters. Easy to read and understand.

A. G. u. Mar 20, 2019     

What is a magnetic sensor? What does it even look like? Excuse me, I don't have anything like a magnetic sensor in home. So can you make one without needing one of them?

Dou. S. Oct 18, 2021     

Best one I've come across un a long time. Every bit as accurate as my brass one.

Bri. S. May 22, 2022     

It's a compass and it works... cool.