After the evolution of Google Maps, We didn’t use the Compass and physical maps. Google Maps has a compass feature in the Old days. But, they removed this feature because it makes confusion to the user. There is a reason for this change. It is the best way to use Right or left directions instead of the East, West directions. But, In some situations, we need to use the Compass. We don’t use the device frequently, and the accuracy may vary depending on the devices. As a normal user, we don’t have to buy a compass and place it in our pocket wherever we go. You can download compass apps for your Android mobile in the Play Store. Here I listed the best three apps that can detect the directions accurately with some added extra features.
What sensors are needed in your Android mobile to get accurate Compass Results?
You don’t need a lot of sensors to get accurate directions. But the Magnetometer is essential on your mobile. Don’t worry. Most of the Android mobile have this sensor. Even if your mobile is low price and old, GPS and other sensors enhance the accuracy and additional features provided by the apps. If you feel the app may not work, download the respective and check with your Android mobile. When the app didn’t work, download the below sensor app and check your sensors working correctly or not.
- Download the Sensor Test app from Play Store.
- Open the app and allow the necessary permissions.
- You can check the sensors working by the variable vary based on our mobile movement after you select the “Test.” You can also get the information about the sensor vendor and range details.
- When you find some sensors not working, Restart your mobile and check again. Because most of the time, the sensor’s failure is not going to happen. There will be some issues with your current firmware connection with your mobile sensors if Restart doesn’t help you flash stock firmware or repair using your mobile manufacturer PC Suite. When all this method fails, It is better to contact the nearby service provider.
Best Three Compass Android Apps
The Basic job of the Compass is to determine the directions where you are heading. So, I listed only the best and well-reputed three apps. These apps have their basic compass feature with some new useful things. Based on your requirements, you can choose one.
1. Compass 360 Pro
Compass 360 Pro is a free app with Ads. With 10M+ downloads in Play Store, It is the best compass app available. It can utilize GPS to provide better accuracy. The magnetometer sensor is a minimum requirement in this app. Accuracy is excellent in our real-time experiments.
Features
- Custom Skins– You can choose between different Skins- Modern, Silver, Gold, and Black.
- Lock feature– You can lock your Compass without giving further directions. It will help you to guess the locations if your GPS and Data don’t work. When you enable, This Lock feature will be helpful when you want to use the Physical map.
- Magnetic field value– Based on the directions, this app can give you dynamic magnetic field values.
- GPS Utilization– With the help of GPS, you can get the current location details and address.
- Less Memory– It consumes less RAM and Storage (5-6 MB).
- Latitude and Longitude– By enabling GPS, you can your current Latitude and Longitude values. It can be helpful to share your exact accurate location.
2. Melon Soft Compass
Compare with the Compass 360 Pro Melon Soft Compass can give you the exact location with direction details and Google maps. This app also has 10M+ downloads in Play Store; It is the best compass app available. It can utilize GPS to provide better accuracy. The magnetometer sensor is a minimum requirement in this app. Accuracy is excellent in our real-time experiments. This app gives real-time magnetic values and calibrates instructions.
Features
- Simple Interface– Within the Home page, you can get most of the details. You don’t have to select a manual option.
- Magnetic field value– Based on the directions, this app can give you dynamic magnetic field values.
- GPS Utilization– With the help of GPS, you can get the current location details and address.
- Accuracy Indicator– With the help of an accuracy indicator, you can understand the results of your Compass.
- Less Memory– It consumes less RAM and Storage (2-3 MB).
3. Smart Compass
When you want a compass that utilizes all basic travel needs, you can use Smart Compass. It utilizes both Google Maps and GPS to give you the exact location with direction details. When you travel in a car, bike or snowboarding and want to mark the place with identifier pictures with location details, this app can help you. You can use either Google Maps or a real-time camera to mark the place.
Features
- Built-in Interface– You can access most of the options within the Home page. By enabling Google Maps satellite, you can get your actual satellite location map.
- Magnetic field value– Based on the directions, this app can give you dynamic magnetic field values.
- GPS Utilization– With the help of GPS, you can get the current location details and address.
- Accuracy Indicator– With the help of an accuracy indicator, you can understand the results of your Compass.
- Latitude and Longitude– By enabling GPS, you can your current Latitude and Longitude values. It can be helpful to share your exact accurate location.
- Speedometer– Yes, you can also check your current speed with the help of GPS on your mobile.
- Less Memory– It consumes less RAM and Storage (5-6 MB).
Wrap Up
95% of the time, we use Google Maps in every possible way to get directions and locations. It can give you a lot of information and assistants, including live traffic. You may know the news about how artist tricks Google Maps live traffic. But, In rare situations, we have to use the Compass apps. The listed apps have additional features compare with others. Also, It doesn’t occupy a significant memory on your phone. When the app uses your location, you should be more concerned about the trust of the app. Don’t Install any third-party apps. When you are using better apps that have a lot of useful features than the listed apps, comment below.
Selva Ganesh is a Chief Editor of this Blog. He is a Computer Engineer, An experienced Android Developer, Professional Blogger & addicted Web Developer. He runs Android Infotech which offers Problem Solving Articles around the globe.
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