Best Handy Compass alternatives: apps like Handy Compass: Digital Compass

8+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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8 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you want more options like Handy Compass or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 8+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Handy Compass

Simple Digital compass for you#1

Simple Digital compass for you by Bonifacio Melero

Precise with GPS coordinates
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.8(5 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a precise digital compass to help users find their location and magnetic north. It's ideal for hikers, travelers, and adventurers needing to determine direction for navigation, sailing, or general orientation.

Compass & Altimeter: TrueNorth#2

Compass & Altimeter: TrueNorth by Ungo Inc.

Elevation, GPS & Barometer
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
3.8(6 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app transforms your device into a professional navigation tool with a highly accurate compass, altimeter, and barometer. It offers reliable readings for outdoor activities, work, and exploration, with features like GPS coordinates and offline functionality.

Compass Pro: GPS & Bearing#3

Compass Pro: GPS & Bearing by Pankaj Gaikar

Elevation, coords & hiking
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.3(6 ratings)
Free
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This app provides a clear and fast compass for your iPhone and iPad. It displays magnetic heading, precise degrees, GPS coordinates, and elevation. It also offers an optional place name when you are online, making it useful for outdoor activities and everyday navigation.

More apps like Handy Compass

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Compass-J
Compass-J
Compass-J
Japanese simplecompass
Free

This navigation tool displays cardinal and 16-point directions in Japanese. It's useful for finding lucky directions during traditional events and can be used offline. The app provides guidance for environments where compass accuracy might be affected.

Japanese directional display16-point direction systemOffline functionality
🗺️ Navigation
(4)
ad-supported
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Compass XXL
Compass XXL
Compass XXL
Cardinal directions & Location
Free

This navigation app provides precise cardinal directions and location services, functioning as a digital compass. It offers a camera view to point towards objects and works offline, making it ideal for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Precise cardinal directionsOffline functionalityCamera view for object pointing
🗺️ Navigation
(11)
free with in-app purchases
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Marker Compass: True North
Marker Compass: True North
Marker Compass: True North
Moon & Qibla at a glance
Free

This navigation app displays essential markers directly on a compass interface, eliminating the need for maps. It shows real-time moon phases and allows users to set custom directional points. Premium users can access more marker options.

Display Moon phases and directionShow Qibla directionRegister custom markers
🗺️ Navigation
(8)
free with in-app purchases
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Precise digital compass GPS
Precise digital compass GPS
Precise digital compass GPS
Find the direction simple app
Free

This app provides a precise digital compass to help you find your direction and location. It's ideal for outdoor activities like hiking and traveling, ensuring you never get lost by showing real-time orientation to magnetic and true north.

Digital compass functionalityFind location and directionSupports magnetic and true north
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
free with in-app purchases
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NESW - Tactical Compass
NESW - Tactical Compass
NESW - Tactical Compass
Small Heading Compass
Free

A simple, easy-to-read compass app showing heading, cardinal direction, and magnetic north. It also features a flashlight toggle for convenience during outdoor activities.

Heading and cardinal direction indicatorMagnetic North pointerLarge font degree heading
🗺️ Navigation
(1)
ad-supported