Tiny FOSS Compass and Navigation App (<2MB)
Hey HN, This is a follow-up to our original Show HN post, where I launched the first version of MBCompass. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44155741 Since then, I've added several features based on user feedback and community input... I just released v1.1.9 of MBCompass - Minimal, FOSS compass and navigation app. New in this version: - Theme toggling (Dark/Light) controlled via settings - Fix current location arrow visibility - Compass accuracy alerts - Sensor status indicator - Explicit button for showing the GPS current location - Smooth transitions and many more..…
Tiny FOSS Compass and Navigation App (<2MB) launched on January 14, 2026 with 137 votes, #232 of 14,585 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.
In plain words
Tiny FOSS Compass and Navigation App is a lightweight open-source tool for compass and navigation functions that takes up less than 2MB of storage. Designed for users who need basic directional and navigation capabilities without bloated software, it offers essential compass features in a minimal package. The app is hosted on GitHub, making it accessible to those seeking transparent, community-driven navigation tools. It suits anyone looking for a straightforward alternative to larger navigation applications.
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From the sources
MBCompass is a free, open source compass and GPS track recorder built for hiking, cycling, camping, and everyday outdoor use. It offers an accurate compass with Magnetic/True North, GPS track recording, GPX export, and offline Mapsforge maps. Your location data stays on your device no ads, analytics, or tracking. Lightweight (under 2 MB), battery efficient, customizable, and compatible with Android 6.0+.
Modern FOSS Compass and Navigation app without Ads, IAP or Tracking - CompassMB/MBCompass
MBCompass is a modern, free, and open-source compass and navigation app built from the ground up for Android, without ads , IAP , or tracking . Built with Jetpack Compose, it supports compass and navigation features while being lightweight , simple and battery-efficient. MBCompass sits in between, a focused navigation app for hiking, trekking and everyday use, combining direction, live location, and track recording without unnecessaryfrom github.com
In the maker’s words, at launch
Hey HN, This is a follow-up to our original Show HN post, where I launched the first version of MBCompass. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44155741 Since then, I've added several features based on user feedback and community input... I just released v1.1.9 of MBCompass - Minimal, FOSS compass and…
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