Today, the compass is used all around the world and they are everywhere if you think of it. Compasses are on maps, smartphones and global positioning system also known as the GPS. There are different types of compasses but the most commonly used compass today is called the magnetic compass. Some of the other compasses are, the Gyro Compass, the Astro Compass, the Base Plate Compass, the Thumb Compass and the Prismatic Compass. Take a look down below to see a slideshow of the different types of compasses pictures.