Your modern, lightweight compass and navigation
About this app
MBCompass is a modern, free, and open-source compass and navigation app without ads, in-app purchases, or tracking. It supports both compass and navigation features while remaining lightweight and simple!
Main Features:
• Shows clear cardinal direction and magnetic azimuths.
• Displays magnetic strength in µT.
• Full GPX track recording with waypoints and path drawing.
• Track stats: duration, distance, speed, and elevation.
• View, manage, and share recorded tracks.
• Sensor fusion for improved accuracy (accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope).
• Light and dark theme support controlled via Settings.
• Keeps screen on during navigation.
• Landscape orientation support.
• Built with Jetpack Compose and Material Design.
• Runs on Android 6.0+
• No ads, no in-app purchases, no tracking.
• Find more on the website: https://compassmb.github.io/MBCompass-site/
Why choose MBCompass?
Not just a compass. Not a full navigation app.
MBCompass sits in between, a focused **navigation utility** for hiking, trekking and everyday use, combining direction, live location, and track recording without unnecessary complexity.
The navigation starts from here Lightweight, privacy-first compass and navigation - because navigation starts here.
Licensed under GPL-3.0-only, by Mubarak Basha.
What's New in v1.1.15
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
Version history
May 2, 2026 · 2.1 MB · Android API 23–36 · code 16
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 74b66a1965676b984300d523165d892fa27c67eaf958abdde7c839accda6f088
Mar 31, 2026 · 2 MB · Android API 23–36 · code 14
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Fix distance not updating after pause/resume from notification
- - Fix UI issues with top app bar and notifications
- - Improve tracking reliability and stability
- - Redesign track details with elevation chart and M3 cards
SHA-256 c873c8c92e4e88b35c0ecc0d40d7c992877430d9e1b4efa01d36e79791903fbe
Nov 23, 2025 · 1.4 MB · Android API 21–36 · code 13
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - GPX Track Recording: Record routes with waypoints and live map tracking.
- - Track List & Details: View, manage, and analyze all recorded tracks.
- - New custom bottom bar for ease and simple navigation between screens.
- - Track Stats: Duration, avg speed, elevation, and waypoint count added.
- - Export & Share: Save and share tracks in GPX format.
- - Map Tracking Controls: Start, pause, resume, and stop directly on map.
SHA-256 49d89ed9d5c4de5e445d5ccedf2592863a67a3e5859154ad199bd2857fd6399b
Will it run on your device?
92%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- Multiple CPU architectures are covered.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
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How to roll back to an earlier version
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