Compass APK
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Version 1.33 (#44)
Updated 2024-11-02
APK Size 13.3 MB
Requires Android Android 5.0+ (Lollipop)
Offered by Gamma Play
Category Free Tools App
App id com.gamma.compass
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Download the latest Compass application, version 1.33, compatible with Windows 10/11 (using emulators such as Bluestacks), Android devices. This free Tools app is developed by Gamma Play and is easy to download and install.
Previous versions, including 1.33, 1.27, 1.16, are also available. If you need help or have any problems, please let us know.
Description
Compass is easy to use; just use it like a real compass. Compass app is more than just showing degrees and north, south, east and west. I have designed Compass with user experience in mind, large numbers and easy to read design. Compass also allows you to set your directions by rotating the bezel for easier and professional navigation.
How to use?
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.
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App permissions
Compass 1.33 APK requires following permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Ratings and Reviews
Rating: 4.6/5 based on 66K+ reviews
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2 ★ I love the user interface of this compass, but it never reliably pointed north -- I had to go through the calibration routine every time I wanted to take a reading, and even then, it wasn't reliable (sometimes I had to re-calibrate it several times). If I didn't already know which way was North, I'd have been lost using this compass. Other compass apps on my phone do not have this problem.
5 ★ This is a life saver if you have poor directional sense (or, like me, none at all!) I can now confidently use Google map directions when walking about an unfamiliar city. The directions say to go south on [insert name of street here]? No longer a problem! I just open this app and point!
5 ★ Under most conditions the compass works as well as the mapping compass I normally use when hiking. The accuracy drops off in areas with high Fe content or electric power, but that is true for physical compass as well. I think this, plus maps loaded into my phone, are a good quick access nav gear in comparison to the physical compass and maps.
2 ★ Looks good but doesn't actually point to true North. It is about 30 degrees of azimuth out compared to original compass and North star. Location of phone set to correct long & lat. G
5 ★ What more could you want? If anything it's too sensitive, I put it down to get the most accurate reading. My thanks to the developer, now is there a way to make this tell the temp HERE rather than depending upon the Weather Channel or someone else to tell you what the temperature is in general in your town thank you.
5 ★ Just installed & so far exactly true North. Was asked to calibrate phone 1st. Works without mobile & background data enabled. Will test it on the road, also in flight mode & adjust rating as appropriate. Also NO annoying ads. Very easy to use. Well done developers
5 ★ Not much for criminal hacker to attack unless m.o. crazy. Works as well as real compass.
1 ★ The direction of NORTH on the dial needle points south/east, NOT to the NORTH as a true real compass should and does. I recalibrated my phone many times, still the needle did not point NORTH. I was comparing it to the needle on my "real" military issued compass, never did the needle ever point NORTH. This app is not worth your time.
5 ★ Super effective, compact and free! What more could you ask for?
5 ★ I really like this compass app. It is simple to use a beautifully designed. It is almost exactly like using a standard old fashioned compass. Fantastic job on the realistic design and graphics. Keep 'em coming.
3 ★ Just got the app. So far it looks good and calibrated very quickly. I haven't used it in the field yet,so I can't give it a full rating. So for now only 3 stars...We'll see:
5 ★ As a basic need for getting directions in city and travel is great just what i needed!
4 ★ Works as a compass should. Contains banner ads that stay out of the way and no pop-ups so I'm satisfied. Only shortfall is accuracy around power lines and magnetic objects which goes for any compass anyway. This app behaviors like a normal physical compass.
5 ★ Moved to a new area, everything is harder to gauge. This compass app has been superior in me getting my bearings. Will recommend to everyone.
4 ★ Just tried it , will test it and see if it is accurate . Free is good .
Previous versions
Compass 1.33 APK for Windows (#44, 13.3 MB)
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