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DS Compass on Windows Pc

Developed By: DS Software | 📡

License: Free

Rating: 4,0/5 - 871 votes

Last Updated: April 17, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 5.24
Size 8.4 MB
Release Date January 23, 24
Category Maps & Navigation Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (6)]

What's New:
1. Super smooth compass motion thanks to gyroscopic assistance.2. Bug fixes.3. Updated to latest Android features (Android 14). [see more]

Description from Developer:
Our app features several compass styles and compass operation modes.

Whether you are navigating the back country or finding your way through the city, our smooth operating comp... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download DS Compass and install on Windows PC. DS Compass is free Maps & Navigation app, developed by DS Software | 📡. Latest version of DS Compass is 5.24, was released on 2024-01-23 (updated on 2024-04-17). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of DS Compass is 4,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 871 users, 110 users had rated it 5*, 483 users had rated it 1*.

How to install DS Compass on Windows?

Instruction on how to install DS Compass on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install DS Compass on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install DS Compass using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "DS Compass" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install DS Compass on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "DS Compass" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Other versions available: 5.24.

Download DS Compass 5.24 on Windows PC – 8.4 MB

Our app features several compass styles and compass operation modes.

Whether you are navigating the back country or finding your way through the city, our smooth operating compasses will keep you on target.

Each compass works in either magnetic or GPS mode and has plenty of tools for adjusting look and performance characteristics. In magnet mode, the magnetic declination for your location is automatically calculated to show the offset from true north. Or, show offset from magnetic north, like a real compass, if that is your preference. All magnetic compasses in our app receive gyroscopic stabilization on devices with a built-in gyroscope sensor. Gyroscopic stabilization allows for the smoothest compass operation.

A military compass that displays heading in mils (milliradians) is included. A military compass has the advantage of allowing you to determine the distance of objects from your current position. **See the end of this description for details.

To assist with compass orienteering, there is a map with dynamic measurement tools that allow you to easily get the true heading and distance to any target from your current location.

Use the map to get a bearing to target, then follow that compass bearing until you reach your destination.

While the compasses do operate in both GPS and magnetic mode, we recommend using GPS mode for active navigation. This is because the magnetic compass in a smart phone may be affected at any time by surrounding electromagnetic fields or even the magnetic fields generated by the electric current in your device. If used properly, the compass in GPS mode will be more accurate than magnetic mode if you have a good view of the sky and you are moving forward. Practice using the compass in both modes in familiar surroundings before using the app in unfamiliar areas.

Two unique 3D compasses are included.

** Determining the distance of objects from your current location using the military compass:

1. Use the military compass to determine the arc width (milliradian span) of a distant object of known size.

2. Divide the size by the arc width to get the distance to that object.
1. Super smooth compass motion thanks to gyroscopic assistance.
2. Bug fixes.
3. Updated to latest Android features (Android 14).
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.