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Compass

Version 1.5.2 3.5 MB

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Permissions Explained 7 permissions requested View details

This app requests 7 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
ℹ️ Review Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running. Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks. Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
⚠️ Sensitive Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Allows the app to access an approximate device location. Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings. Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
⚠️ Sensitive Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user. Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content. Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Compass

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What Compass Is Used For

Compass is a phone app that appears to be used for basic direction-finding and orientation on an Android device. Based on the title and the location permissions, it may help users determine heading, navigate while outdoors, or check direction when they do not have access to a physical compass.

The app’s permission set suggests it may use both coarse and fine location data, along with network access, to support location-aware functions. Since it is marked as a phone app, it appears intended for everyday handheld use, such as travel, hiking, or quick reference when you want a simple directional tool on your device. The presence of wake lock and foreground service permissions may indicate it can keep operating while in use, though the exact behavior is not described in the metadata.

Common uses

  • Check your heading using your phone’s sensors and location data
  • Get a quick direction reference while traveling or outdoors
  • Use it for casual navigation support when you need orientation information
  • Open it on a phone for everyday handheld use
  • May rely on GPS or network location to improve direction context
  • Could stay active during use because of foreground service support
Best for:
Outdoors users Travelers Quick direction checks Phone users Location-based use

App Details

Package:
app.melon.icompass
Version:
1.5.2
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Package name: app.melon.icompass

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How to Download Compass

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