MBCompass

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Modern FOSS Compass and Navigation app for Android

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About

MBCompass is a modern, free, and open-source compass and navigation app built from the ground up for Android, without ads, IAP, or tracking. Built with Jetpack Compose, it supports compass and navigation features while being lightweight and simple.

Not just a compass. Not a map app.

MBCompass bridges the gap between a compass and a full navigation app - shows direction and live location without using hundreds of MBs of storage or privacy trade-offs.

Features

Displays clear cardinal directions with both magnetic north and true north.
Live GPS location tracking on OpenStreetMap.
Shows magnetic field strength in µT.
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 5.0+
No ads, no in-app purchases, no tracking.
Learn more on the website

Upcoming (MBCompass Q2 Roadmap & Design Preview)

Planned improvements and features currently under active development

MBCompass Q2 design preview

- GPX waypoint and track recording - Redesigned top-level navigation layout - Track export and sharing - and many more,.. _(This is a reference design concept and does not represent the final outcome. The final implementation may vary to ensure optimal performance and alignment with Android best practices.)_

Recognition

MBCompass has gained recognition from the global developer community:

#13 Product of the Day on Product Hunt
Featured in two consecutive issues of Android Weekly
Reached the front page of Hacker News

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Permissions

Location permission is only used to detect the current location on the map.

Translations

MBCompass is open for community translations on Weblate!
You can help make the app accessible to more users by translating it into your language.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you encounter bugs or have feature suggestions, please open an issue or submit a pull request. See Contributing Guidelines for details.

Support

Open-source projects couldn’t survive in the long run without donations or funding.

MBCompass is a fully open-source project - free of ads, trackers, or in-app purchases.
If you find it useful, consider supporting its continued development and maintenance:

Find more info on MBCompass page

Your support helps ensure the project stays sustainable and continues to improve for everyone. Thank you!

License

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MBCompass is Free Software: you can use, study, share, and improve it at your will. You may use, modify, and redistribute this project only if your modifications remain open-source under the same license.

Proprietary use, commercial redistribution, or publishing modified versions with ads or tracking is strictly prohibited under GPLv3 or later.

See more information here.

Artwork License:

compose compass sensor navigation

Android UI OpenSource