Compass Lite is a fast, precise, and free offline compass app designed for seamless outdoor and everyday navigation. Built with a focus on simplicity and accuracy, this free digital compass delivers essential real-time heading and location tools—including a hands-free floating overlay widget—so you can navigate without switching away from your favorite map or trail apps.

Whether you are looking for a hiking compass, a altimeter, or a reliable navigation tool for driving and urban travel, Compass Lite provides dependable Magnetic North and True North guidance in a lightweight, 100% free download.

Key Features

• Floating Compass Overlay Button: Easily toggle the hands-free floating overlay widget anytime by clicking the dedicated widget button located at the bottom right corner of the main screen. Keep tracking your direction on top of Google Maps or trail guides!
• Free Offline Navigation: Switch effortlessly between True North and Magnetic North (works completely offline without cellular data or paid subscriptions).
• Sensor-Free GPS Guidance: Track your direction reliably using real-time GPS movement, making it an ideal free GPS compass for accurate use in cars, on bicycles, or in areas with high magnetic interference.
• Precise Location & Coordinate Finder: Access your live GPS coordinates, elevation, and current location details in standard formats with this free navigation tool.
• Magnetic Interference Meter: Real-time sensor indicators notify you in microteslas (µT) when nearby metal objects or electronics affect magnetic accuracy.
• Altimeter & Elevation Tracker: Check current altitude readings instantly in both meters (m) and feet (ft).
• Low Accuracy Alerts & Haptics: Automatic calibration prompts ensure your compass stays accurate, complete with responsive haptic vibration feedback.
• Keep Screen On & Custom Themes: Prevent your display from turning off while hiking, and choose between clean light, dark, and custom themes for maximum readability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Compass Lite a completely free compass app?

Yes, Compass Lite is a 100% free offline compass app with full access to heading detection, elevation readings, and floating widget functionality.

How do I enable the floating compass overlay?

To activate the floating widget overlay, simply tap the floating widget button located at the bottom right corner of the main app screen. A small draggable compass will appear over your other active apps (like Google Maps or hiking maps).

Does this compass work offline without internet?

Yes, the Magnetic North mode and basic direction features work completely offline using your phone’s built-in magnetometer sensor, making it a reliable offline compass for hiking and remote travel.

What should I do if I get a low accuracy warning?

If a magnetic interference alert appears, simply move your device in a smooth figure-8 pattern in the air for a few seconds to recalibrate the internal sensors.