Compass
Compass

Compass

Tools

| Chartcross Limited

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • How to Download

Page Modified On: March 17, 2026

Run Compass on PC or Mac

Why limit yourself to your small screen on the phone? Run Compass, an app by Chartcross Limited, best experienced on your PC or Mac with BlueStacks, the world’s #1 Android emulator.

About the App

Compass keeps things simple: open it, point your phone, and know exactly which way you’re facing. It’s designed by Chartcross Limited as a Tools app, with a clean look and helpful extras that don’t get in your way. Prefer a bigger screen at your desk? You can also use Compass on your PC with BlueStacks.

App Features

  • Ad-free experience: No pop-ups, no banners—just a clear compass face so you can focus on direction.
  • Smart calibration: On-screen guidance makes recalibrating quick, and you’ll see a prompt when a tune-up will improve accuracy.
  • Magnetic field readout: A live strength meter helps you spot interference from nearby metal or electronics.
  • Light, dark, and night modes: Pick the theme that fits your environment, from bright daylight to low-light nights.
  • Accent colors: Personalize the look with different highlight colors to match your style.
  • Share your location: Send your current coordinates to friends or teammates in a couple of taps.
  • Home screen widgets: Choose from clean, minimal widget styles so heading info is always within reach.
  • True or magnetic north: Toggle between true heading and magnetic heading depending on your map or preference.
  • Degrees or mils (military): View bearings in standard degrees or switch to mils if that’s what you use in the field.

Eager to take your app experience to the next level? Start right away by downloading BlueStacks on your PC or Mac.

How to Download and Run Compass on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for Compass in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install Compass from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Compass

  • Click the Compass icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Compass - FAQs

  • How to Run Compass on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run Compass on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download Compass on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are Compass PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run Compass on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.