Handy GPS (subscription)

Handy GPS (Subscription)

Overview

Handy GPS is a powerful and versatile navigation tool designed for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're hiking, bushwalking, mountain biking, or engaging in any other outdoor activity, Handy GPS provides you with essential features to help you navigate effectively. This app is a must-have companion for your next adventure.

Subscription Details

This app requires an annual subscription for full functionality. Without a subscription, the app will still run but with limited features. Consider subscribing to unlock all the advanced capabilities that will make your outdoor experiences more enjoyable and safe.

Key Features

Basic Features

• Real-Time Coordinates: Display your current coordinates, altitude, speed, direction of travel, and distance traveled in metric, imperial/US, or nautical units.
• Waypoints & Track Logs: Store your current location as a waypoint and record track logs to see where you’ve been on a map.
• File Import/Export: Import and export data from and to KML and GPX files.
• Manual Waypoint Entry: Enter waypoints manually in UTM, MGRS, and lat/lon coordinates.
• Guided Navigation: Use the "Goto" screen to guide you to a waypoint and receive alerts when you’re getting close.
• Compass Page: Utilize a compass page that works on devices with magnetic field sensors.
• Geoid Offset Calculation: Automatically compute the local geoid offset to enhance altitude accuracy.
• Datum Support: Support for worldwide WGS84 datum and common Australian datums like AGD66, AGD84, AMG, GDA94, and MGA. You can also use WGS84 for NAD83 maps in the US.
• Satellite Tracking: Show GPS satellite locations and signal strengths graphically.
• Grid References: Display simple or MGRS grid references.
• Distance & Direction Computations: Calculate distances and directions between waypoints.
• Timer Line: Record walk duration and compute average speed.

Tested Reliability

Thoroughly tested by the developer on many off-track walks, ensuring reliable performance.

Extra Features

Enhanced Capabilities

• Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy the app without any ads.
• Unlimited Waypoints & Track Log Points: Store as many waypoints and track log points as needed.
• Location Sharing: Email or SMS your location to a friend as a clickable map link.
• Data Export: Email your waypoints and track logs as KML or GPX files.
• Datum Support: Support for common datums like NAD83 (US), OSGB36 (UK), NZTM2000 (NZ), SAD69 (South America), and ED50 (Europe).
• UK Grid Refs: Show UK grid references with two-letter prefixes when OSGB datum is selected.
• Elevation Profile: Visualize elevation changes.
• GPS Averaging Mode: Improve GPS accuracy with averaging.
• Multimedia Integration: Take photos and record voice memos, geo-located with KML files for easy viewing on a PC.
• Geo-Tagging: Geo-tag photos and/or burn coordinates and bearing into images.
• Sun Rise/Set Times: Get accurate sunrise and sunset times.
• CSV Export: Export data to CSV files.
• Waypoint Creation: Create waypoints by triangulation or projection using entered distance and bearing.
• Tracklog Analysis: Compute length, area, and elevation change for track logs.
• Offline Map Support: Download tiles from map tile servers or use your own map images.
• Calorie Calculation: Estimate calorie expenditure.
• Background Image: Add an optional background image.
• Location Sharing: Optionally share your location on the web.
• Spoken Guidance: Receive spoken distance and direction guidance on the "Goto" page.

Permissions

• GPS: To show your location.
• Network Access: To load maps.
• SD Card Access: To load and store waypoints.
• Camera Access: For taking pictures.
• Prevent Phone from Sleeping: So the proximity alarm works.
• Control Flashlight: To allow flashlight use.
• Record Audio: For voice memos.

Disclaimer

Please note that you use this app at your own risk. The developer is not responsible for any loss or injury resulting from its use. Always carry a backup method of navigation, such as a paper map and compass, especially for extended and remote hikes.

Happy adventuring!