MBCompass
Modern FOSS Compass and Navigation app without Ads, IAP.
88 followers
Modern FOSS Compass and Navigation app without Ads, IAP.
88 followers
MBCompass is a modern, free, and open source Compass and Navigation app without Ads, IAP, or Tracking. That's support Compass and Navigation features like real-time GPS, OpenStreetMap support, clear cardinal direction, being lightweight and simple!
MBCompass
👋 Hi everyone! I'm excited to share 🧭MBCompass, a lightweight, feature-rich, and privacy-respecting compass app I built for Android.
Most compass apps are either too basic or bloated with ads and unnecessary permissions. I wanted something simple, open-source, and actually useful — especially for things like hiking and navigation.
Top Feature:
• Shows real-time cardinal direction and magnetic strength 🧲
• Displays your GPS location on OpenStreetMap 🗺️ (Within the app)
• Supports light/dark themes 🌙 and landscape mode
• Has zero ads, no in-app purchases, 💯 and no trackers
It's built with Jetpack Compose, optimized to be smooth, tiny (~1.7MB), and follows Android best practices.
Built this for the community — your feedback, ideas, and use cases mean a lot
Smoopit
Hey Mubarak, really appreciate the UX & the app you've built. But how do you plan to monetize it ever in such a crowded market?
MBCompass
@rachitmagon Yep, definitely an open-source project wouldn't be able to survive for the long run without funds. So, I've planned to add a donation page. If users love the app, they can support if not, no problem, it remains FOSS, but nothing is planned to monetize my app's features. Thanks for asking, Rachit!
Smoopit
@mubaraknative Great, all the best!
MBCompass
@rachitmagon Thank you!
MBCompass
Upcoming new version of MBCompass v1.1.9 with features and improvements listed below:
New features:
Implemented the Settings screen for setting preferences.
Add Sensor status state with an alert dialog to notify of compass accuracy changes.
Existing fixes (Improvements):
Map Current Location arrow poor visibility with new custom icons.
Added the current location button to explicitly move to the user's current location on the map.
Fix MapView performance issues.
MBCompass
Thanks for checking out MBCompass! Here’s a quick look at the planned roadmap:
Implement Magnetic Declination using GPS (True north).
Publish it on Google Play for more exposure (but it remains open source).
Show Compass calibration instructions using an alert dialog.
I’d love to hear what features you’d find useful — especially if you’re into outdoors, privacy-respecting tools, or open-source Android apps 🙌
🧭✨ MBCompass is live! Clean, lightweight, and full of handy features — minimalism meets utility 🔋📍
MBCompass
@erliza_p Thanks for your appreciation!
Great Work easy way to handle and use
MBCompass
@ecatenazzi Thanks for your feedback, Catenazzi!
MBCompass is excellent—lightweight and open-source, with real-time GPS and OpenStreetMap support. Its clean interface and truly ad-free experience make it perfect for users needing accurate navigation.