The 20 Best Compass Apps for Android for Easy Navigation

Compass 360 Pro Free.
Compass Map.
GPS Compass Navigator.
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Compass Galaxy.
LED Compass.
Compass Steel.
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What is the best free compass app for Android?
Is there a free compass app?
Can I use my phone as a compass?
Does Android have a compass?
Does Google Maps have a compass?
How do I read the compass on my Android phone?
How do you find true north without a compass?
How can you tell north without a compass?
How do you find true north?
How accurate is a phone compass?
How do you know which way is north in a room?

What is the best free compass app for Android?

Best Android Compass Apps

Compass 360 Pro Free. The Compass 360 Pro Free app combines ease of use and functionality with just enough extra features to make it stand out in the crowd. ...
Digital Field Compass. ...
Gyro Compass. ...
3D Compass Plus. ...
Compass Galaxy. ...
GPS Compass Navigator.

Is there a free compass app?

Compass by PixelProse SARL is one of the few free compass apps with no advertising in its free version. The app uses GPS for its best accuracy readings.

Can I use my phone as a compass?

Does your Android phone have a magnetometer? Yup, chances are that it does as most Android devices do. Even if you have an old or a cheap phone, there's likely a magnetometer inside of it. And, there are a lot of apps out there that make use of that magnetometer to display a digital compass on your phone's screen.

Does Android have a compass?

Google Maps uses your Android device's magnetometer to determine which direction you're heading. ... Your device needs a magnetometer for the compass function to work, and almost all Android smartphones have these included.

Does Google Maps have a compass?

In the Google Maps app, you should see a small compass symbol visible in the top-right corner, below the button for changing the map terrain and style. ... Using the compass icon as a guide, you can then move in the right direction, whether it's north, south, east, or west.

How do I read the compass on my Android phone?

Open the Google Maps App and follow the on-screen prompts to get an accurate location reading. Notice the small blue arrow besides your blue dot location. Make sure it is pointing to the right direction. Turn around see if it follows your direction.

How do you find true north without a compass?

Ten ways to find true north (without a compass)

Stick shadow: Place a stick in the ground vertically. ...
North star: Look up. ...
Southern Cross: If you're in the southern hemisphere, find the Southern Cross. ...
Orion's Belt: Find Orion, and then the three bright stars of its belt.

How can you tell north without a compass?

Step 1: Using an Analog Watch:

- In the Northern Hemisphere: Point the hour hand (the little one) at the sun. Imagine there is a line down the middle of the angle between the hour hand and the 12 o clock mark. The line down the middle of the angle is pointing South; so the opposite direction is North.

How do you find true north?

When the needle and orienting arrow line up, the direction of travel arrow on the base will point true north. You can also accomplish this by aligning the orienting arrow and the direction of travel arrow. Then, hold out your compass and turn your body until the needle points to your declination.

How accurate is a phone compass?

The compass software knows generally the area you're in and can correct from magnetic north with the local magnetic variation to get true north. Your location only has to be generally known since magnetic variation doesn't change over short distances. The short answer is yes.

How do you know which way is north in a room?

Say it is two o'clock, draw an imaginary line between the hour hand and twelve o'clock to create the north-south line. You know the sun rises in the east and sets in the west so this will tell you which way is north and which way south. If you are in the Southern Hemisphere then it will be the other way round.