An app by Stonekick

Accurate Compass

An accurate compass in your pocket. Use the 3D view to navigate unfamiliar places

See how Accurate Compass works ↓

Need to know which way is north?

Accurate Compass features a traditional compass dial and bearing readout

3D view

No need to hold your phone parallel to the ground

Landscape and Portrait mode

Supports both phones and tablets

Calibration advice

Get help with calibrating the sensors in your device

How to find a direction or bearing with Accurate Compass

Move away from metal objects, electrical equipment and magnetic phone cases.
Open Sensor Status from the main menu and follow any calibration instructions.
Hold the device horizontally to use the traditional compass dial. Read the bearing for the direction the red arrow points.
To check a distant object's bearing, hold the device vertically with the back facing the object and read the bearing in the side window.

Supported platforms

Available for Android phones and tablets with a magnetometer (magnetic compass sensor). The readings depend on your device's sensors.

Free and paid features

The free app includes the 3D compass, bearing readout and calibration advice, supported by adverts.

Accurate Compass Pro provides the same compass features without adverts. Check Google Play for the current price.

Accurate Compass FAQs

Does Accurate Compass show magnetic north or true north?

Accurate Compass shows magnetic north. Its dial and bearing use the magnetic sensor in your device.

Why does the compass show an abnormal magnetic field warning?

A nearby magnetic field can affect the sensors. Move away from cars, computers, electrical cables and metal objects, remove any magnetic case and check Sensor Status again.

Why does the dial look different when I hold my phone upright?

The 3D dial changes with the angle of your device. When the phone is vertical, use the side bearing readout for the direction the back of your phone is facing.

Guides and further reading

Our Users

Finally, a compass app that actually works on my phone

— Charles Whitmer

Very easy to use and so accurate

— Kats joe

I have tried several compass apps but none of them have been at all accurate. The Accurate Compass is spot on. Easy to calibrate. Thoroughly recommended

— Kenneth Stratford

Help and documentation

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