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Thread Author: Clk Sec Replies: 12
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New Tue 29 Aug 17 08:26 
 Compass recommendation - Clk Sec
I know there's shed loads of compass apps out there, but being a bit fussy about what I download, recommendations for a decent one for my Android 'phone would be much appreciated.

Thanks.
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New Tue 29 Aug 17 08:35 
 Compass recommendation - CGNorwich
Does your phone have a compass? If it doesn't it won't support these My Moto 5 plus doesn't.
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New Thu 31 Aug 17 08:59 
 Compass recommendation - Clk Sec
>> Does your phone have a compass? If it doesn't it won't support these My Moto 5 plus doesn't.<<

Thanks for that, CGN. Same with mine, apparently. I'll probably get a compass from Amazon, as there's plenty around for a fiver or so that will suffice for my limited use.

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New Thu 31 Aug 17 17:09 
 Compass recommendation - Zero

>> Thanks for that, CGN. Same with mine, apparently. I'll probably get a compass from Amazon,
>> as there's plenty around for a fiver or so that will suffice for my limited
>> use.

Yes but for what do you want to use it for? if its for directions and walking there are shed loads of very good GPS based mapping applications that make a standard compass redundant.
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New Fri 1 Sep 17 12:59 
 Compass recommendation - Clk Sec
>> if its for directions and walking there are shed loads of very good GPS based mapping applications that make a standard compass redundant.
>>

Directions and walking - that's all.
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New Fri 1 Sep 17 15:09 
 Compass recommendation - Duncan
>> if its for directions and walking there are shed loads of very good GPS based mapping
>> applications that make a standard compass redundant.
>>

Hmm.

Provided you have power to your phone etc, etc.

Whereas one of these:- tinyurl.com/y9ckwn2d

at £3.99 won't break the bank, nor will the battery go flat.
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New Tue 29 Aug 17 08:51 
 Compass recommendation - Zero
Why do you want one? i.e. whats it to be used for? and what phone do you have?
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New Thu 31 Aug 17 10:22 
 Compass recommendation - Hard Cheese
I have three compass apps on my Android phone, I mainly use Compass by Melon Soft, I prefer the GUI, Compass by NixGame is good though is black on white so dazzling at night, both are free and feature very subtle ads, not invasive at all. Compass by Antoine Vianey is fine, free and has no in app ads though I don't like the GUI as much as either of the other two.
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New Thu 31 Aug 17 16:55 
 Compass recommendation - Robin O'Reliant
I've got a spirit level on mine.
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New Fri 1 Sep 17 02:03 
 Compass recommendation - VxFan
>> I've got a spirit level on mine.

One of my Apps contains a Protractor, Ruler, Surface Level, Plumb Bob, Seismometer, Metronome, Decibel Meter, Teslameter, Altimeter, Barometer, as well as a Compass & a Spirit Level.

If only I knew what half of them actually do.
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New Fri 1 Sep 17 02:21 
 Compass recommendation - Hard Cheese
I can tap in a number and speak to someone remotely with mine, really very clever ...
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New Fri 1 Sep 17 10:08 
 Compass recommendation - VxFan
I can't see that catching on somehow ;)
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New Fri 1 Sep 17 13:24 
 Compass recommendation - Stuartli
>> I can't see that catching on somehow ;)>>

But if your compass app stops working and you're lost, you could always use that feature to get help....!
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