No sign-in or sign-up
Open it and get a heading. There is no account to make.
Fast Compass · Android & iOS
A compass that just points north
A quick, accurate compass that opens instantly. No account, no ads, no tracking and no internet needed.
Why Fast Compass
A simple tool shouldn't spy on you
A compass needs your phone's sensors and nothing else. That's all Fast Compass uses.
Works completely offline
Runs on your phone's built-in sensors, so it works on mountains, at sea and with no signal.
No telemetry
No analytics and no usage tracking of any kind.
No ads, ever
Nothing covering the dial when you need it most.
Clear, accurate dial
Large, readable heading in degrees with cardinal directions.
Opens instantly
A tiny app that launches in a moment and stays out of the way.
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See it in action
Nothing on screen but what you need.
Download
Get Fast Compass
Free on every platform, with the same privacy promise everywhere.
Google Play
Android phones and tablets.
Get it on Google PlayF-Droid
The open-source Android catalogue, with no Google account needed.
Get it on F-DroidApp Store
iPhone and iPad.
Download on the App StoreAltStore
Alternative iOS app marketplace.
Get it on AltStoreQuestions
Frequently asked questions
Does it need internet or GPS?
No. It reads your phone's magnetic sensor, so it works fully offline.
Why is my heading off?
Magnets, metal and phone cases can affect any compass. Move away from them and calibrate by moving your phone in a figure-eight.
Do I need an account?
No. There is no sign-in or sign-up.
How is it free without ads?
Fast Apps are built to be small and simple. We don't sell data or show ads, so there is nothing to monetise behind your back.
Find your way, privately
No account. No ads. No tracking. Just north.