Show HN: FOSS Compass and Navigation App

2 nativeforks 0 8/30/2025, 9:27:23 AM

Hello everyone,

I'm excited to share MBCompass with new improvements, which is a modern, free, and open source Compass and Navigation app without Ads, IAP, or Tracking.

That's support Compass and Navigation features with being lightweight and simple!

I built MBCompass, not just another FOSS compass app; it bridges the gap between a compass and a full navigation app

https://github.com/CompassMB/MBCompass

Features:

Shows clear cardinal direction and magnetic azimuths.

Displays magnetic strength in µT.

Live GPS location tracking on OpenStreetMap.

Sensor fusion for improved accuracy (accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope).

Light and dark theme support is controlled via Settings.

Keeps the screen on during navigation.

Landscape orientation support.

No ads, no in-app purchases, no tracking.

Runs on Android 5.0+

full list available on website

Even with all these features, MBCompass was just "1.35MB APK size" with no ads, no IAPs, and no trackers

For more info: https://compassmb.github.io/MBCompass-site/

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