Show HN: MBCompass – FOSS Android and Compass App

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A feature-rich, ad-free compass app for Android

MBCompass is a modern, free, and open-source compass and navigation app without ads, IAP, or tracking. Built with Jetpack Compose, it supports compass and navigation features while being lightweight and simple.

Not just a compass. Not a map app.

MBCompass bridges the gap between a compass and a full navigation app - shows direction and live location without using hundreds of MBs of storage or privacy trade-offs.

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 controlled via Settings.
Keeps screen on during navigation.
Landscape orientation support.
Built with Jetpack Compose and Material Design.
Runs on Android 5.0+
No ads, no in-app purchases, no tracking.
Find more on the website

MBCompass has gained recognition from the global developer community:

#13 Product of the Day on Product Hunt
Featured in two consecutive issues of Android Weekly
Reached the front page of Hacker News

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Location permission is only used to detect the current location on the map.

Contributions are welcome! If you encounter bugs or have feature suggestions, please open an issue or submit a pull request. See Contributing Guidelines for details.

Open-source projects couldn't survive in the long run without donations or funding.

MBCompass is a fully open-source project - free of ads, trackers, or in-app purchases. If you find it useful, consider supporting its continued development and maintenance:

Find more info on MBCompass page

Your support helps ensure the project stays sustainable and continues to improve for everyone. Thank you!

MBCompass is Free Software: you can use, study, share, and improve it at your will. You may use, modify, and redistribute this project only if your modifications remain open-source under the same license.

Proprietary use, commercial redistribution, or publishing modified versions with ads or tracking is strictly prohibited under GPLv3 or later.

See more information here.

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