Compass

Compass with declination, GPS, and stable mode for hiking, camping, and sailing.

JackyAndJustin · jacky.justin.compassapplication

Not rated yet 500K+ downloads v3.66 9.2 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v3.66 (66)
Updated: Apr 3, 2026 (6 months ago)
APK size: 9.2 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Dec 13, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 11 (2 sensitive)
Website: jackyandjustin.blogspot.tw
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Compass is an app by JackyAndJustin in the Tools category, listed since at least December 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 3.52, the APK grew from 6.9 MB to 9.2 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 7.0. It asks for 11 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: precise location and approximate location. It asks for the same permissions as version 3.65. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v3.66

Bug Fix

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Compass — lightweight, stable, and precise compass app for outdoor adventures and daily navigation. Main Features • Fast and accurate direction display: shows north, azimuth, and DMS coordinates in real time. • Magnetic declination and auto calibration: supports gyroscope and accelerometer calibration for maximum accuracy. • GPS and map integration: mark your direction and location on the map for reliable navigation. • Stable mode and smooth needle: filters noise and reduces pointer shake — ideal for hiking, walking, or boating. • Night mode and battery saver: easy to read in dark environments while conserving battery. • Multi-purpose use: perfect for hiking, camping, fishing, sailing, photography, stargazing, construction, and everyday navigation. • Offline functionality: core compass works without internet; GPS improves accuracy when available. Why Choose This App • Professional calibration and user-friendly interface ensure fast and precise orientation. • Optimized for key searches such as “compass,” “accurate direction,” “GPS,” “navigation,” “hiking,” “camping,” “sailing,” and “offline,” helping your app stand out in Google Play search. Privacy & Permissions • Location access requested only when necessary to improve GPS accuracy. • Core compass functions work fully offline without internet connection. Download Accurate Compass now and find your true direction confidently — anytime, anywhere.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v3.52. Since v3.64 it requires Android 7.0+.

v3.66 LATEST Apr 3, 2026 9.2 MB TRUSTED v3.65 Jan 20, 2026 9.2 MB TRUSTED v3.64 Jan 17, 2026 8.8 MB TRUSTED v3.54 Nov 11, 2024 8.5 MB TRUSTED v3.52 Jan 3, 2026 6.9 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Apr 3, 2026.
Certificate issued to “jacky” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Apr 3, 2026
Validated against Google Play Apr 3, 2026
Signed byCN=jacky, L=Taiwan
Signing certificate (SHA-1)C7:5D:AD:FA:C3:F7:E6:51:6F:F5:37:51:B8:0A:60:BC:90:2D:4C:9F
File MD5d354d023015a6fe60560ff22dbf9a331
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (11)

Compass requests 11 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) jacky.justin.compassapplication.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location

Compass APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Compass for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 3.54 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 3.54 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Compass APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is d354d023015a6fe60560ff22dbf9a331.