MBCompass
Compass, GPS tracker & offline maps. No ads, no tracking.
| AppID: | com.mubarak.mbcompass |
| Author: | Mubarak Basha |
| License: | GPL-3.0-only |
| Donation: | Webpage LiberaPay |
| InRepoSince: | 2025-02-13 |
| LastRepoUpdate: | 2026-07-21 |
| LastAppUpdate: | Unknown |
| LastVersion: | 1.1.17 |
| Categories: | Navigation |
| APK source: | Github |
| Google Play: | Check if it's there |
MBCompass is a free and open-source compass and navigation appwithout ads, in-app purchases, or tracking. Lightweight, focused,
and built for real use.
Compass
- Accurate compass with true north and magnetic north
- Sensor fusion (accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer) for stable readings
- Real-time magnetic field strength (µT)
- Auto-alert when accuracy drops low enough to matter
GPS & Maps
- Live location on OpenStreetMap
- Offline maps via Mapsforge point MBCompass to a folder
containing any .map file and toggle between online and offline
- Toggle between OSM tiles and offline maps in Settings
Track Recording
- Record routes with start, pause, resume, and background support
- Smooth polyline rendering on the map
- Track stats: distance, duration, average speed, elevation gain/loss,
min/max altitude, elevation profile
- Star and sort saved tracks
- Export as GPX : compatible with OsmAnd, Garmin, and any
standard mapping tool
App
- Light, Dark, and AMOLED themes
- Custom bottom navigation bar
- Landscape orientation supported
- Screen stays on during navigation
- Runs on Android 6.0+
- Under 2 MB including offline map support
Privacy
- No analytics, no crash reporter, no ad network
- No Google Play Services dependency
- Location processed on-device only
- Source: https://github.com/CompassMB/MBCompass
Not just a compass. Not a full navigation app.
MBCompass sits in between, direction, live map, track recording,
and offline maps without unnecessary complexity.
WhatsNew:
- Added support for offline Mapsforge maps
- Simplified the compass direction heading indicator (True North or Magnetic North)
- Added pause duration to track statistics
- Fixed GPS location requests and waypoint timing issues
- Fix the initial cold white background splash screen on Android 12 and newer
- Improved performance by replacing mapview xml implementation to full compose
Hint: This app is available in both, F-Droid Main and IzzyOnDroid repos.
While you can download the APKs here directly, you should preferably use an F-Droid client so the app stays up-to-date on your device.
