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A hiking and bushwalking GPS for the real world. No account creation required.
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Version History

  • Version42.4
    07/11/2024

    A hiking and bushwalking GPS for the real world. No account creation required.

    Update Log

    42.4: Updated to target Android SDK 34.
    42.2: Updated Google Billing library.
    42.1: If timer running when new session started, re-start the timer after resetting it. Fixed two bugs related to the GDA2020 datum.

    Screenshots
    Video
    App Description

    The perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure. Seek, find, record and return home with Handy GPS.

    This app requires payment of an annual subscription to be fully functional. If this is not paid it will still run, but with limited functionality.

    This app is a powerful navigation tool designed for outdoors sports like hiking, bushwalking, tramping, mountain biking, kayaking, boating, horse trail riding, geocaching. Its also useful for surveying, mining, archaeology, and forestry applications. Its simple to use and works even in the remotest back country since it doesn't require network connectivity. It allows you to work in UTM or lat/lon coordinates so you can even use it with your paper maps.

    NOTE: Allow the app to always use GPS, and turn off battery optimisation for the app to reliably record tracklogs when the phone screen is off.

    BASE FEATURES:
    * Shows your current coordinates, altitude, speed, direction of travel, and distance travelled in metric, imperial/US, or nautical units.
    * Can store your current location as a waypoint, and record a track log to show where you've been on a map.
    * Data can be imported from and exported to KML and GPX files.
    * Allows manual entry of waypoints in UTM, MGRS and lat/lon coords.
    * Can guide you to a waypoint using the "Goto" screen, and optionally sound an alert when when you're getting close.
    * Has a compass page which works on devices with magnetic field sensors.
    * Automatically computes the local geoid offset to improve altitude accuracy
    * Supports the world-wide WGS84 datum along with the common Australian datums and map grids (AGD66, AGD84, AMG, GDA94, and MGA). You can also use WGS84 for NAD83 maps in the US.
    * Shows GPS satellite locations and signal strengths graphically.
    * Can display simple or MGRS grid references.
    * Can compute waypoint-to-waypoint distance and direction.
    * Includes an optional timer line to record walk duration and compute your average speed.
    * Thoroughly tested by the developer on many off-track walks

    EXTRA FEATURES IN THIS VERSION:
    * No ads
    * Unlimited number of waypoints and track log points.
    * Email or SMS your location to a friend as a clickable map link.
    * Email your waypoints and tracklogs as KML or GPX file.
    * Supports common datums such as NAD83 (US), OSGB36 (UK), NZTM2000 (NZ), SAD69 (South America) and ED50 (Europe), and you can configure your own custom datums, including local grid systems.
    * UK grid refs with two letter prefixes can be shown if OSGB datum selected.
    * Elevation profile.
    * GPS averaging mode.
    * Take photos and record voice memos, geo-located with KML files for easy viewing on a PC.
    * Geo-tag photos, and/or have the coordinates and bearing "burnt" into the image.
    * Sun rise and set times.
    * Export data to CSV file.
    * Create waypoint by triangulation, or projecting using an entered distance and bearing.
    * Compute length, area, and elevation change for tracklog.
    * Offline map support by downloading tiles from map tile servers, or using own map images.
    * Compute calories.
    * Optional background image.
    * Optional location sharing on web.
    * Spoken distance and direction guidance on goto page.


    PERMISSIONS: (1) GPS, to show your location, (2) Network access, to load maps, (3) SD card access, to load and store waypoints, (4) Camera access, for taking pics, (5) Prevent phone from sleeping, so proximity alarm works, (6) Control flashlight, to allow flashlight use, (7) Record audio for voice memos.


    DISCLAIMER: You use this app at your own risk. The developer accepts no responsibility for you getting lost or injured as a result of using this app. Batteries in mobile devices can go flat. For extended and remote hikes, a battery bank and an alternative method of navigation such as a paper map and compass are recommended for safety.

  • Version42.2
    06/14/2024

    A hiking and bushwalking GPS for the real world. No account creation required.

    Update Log

    42.2: Updated Google Billing library.
    42.1: If timer running when new session started, re-start the timer after resetting it. Fixed two bugs related to the GDA2020 datum.
    42.0: Allow current bearing to be copied to clipboard when long pressing on compass page. Fixed issue with offline map being drawn on top of tracklogs. When emailing current data from app, allow choosing waypoints and/or tracklogs. Moved Goto, Take photo and Grid-ref buttons on main page for consistency.

    Screenshots
    Video
    App Description

    The perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure. Seek, find, record and return home with Handy GPS.

    This app requires payment of an annual subscription to be fully functional. If this is not paid it will still run, but with limited functionality.

    This app is a powerful navigation tool designed for outdoors sports like hiking, bushwalking, tramping, mountain biking, kayaking, boating, horse trail riding, geocaching. Its also useful for surveying, mining, archaeology, and forestry applications. Its simple to use and works even in the remotest back country since it doesn't require network connectivity. It allows you to work in UTM or lat/lon coordinates so you can even use it with your paper maps.

    NOTE: Allow the app to always use GPS, and turn off battery optimisation for the app to reliably record tracklogs when the phone screen is off.

    BASE FEATURES:
    * Shows your current coordinates, altitude, speed, direction of travel, and distance travelled in metric, imperial/US, or nautical units.
    * Can store your current location as a waypoint, and record a track log to show where you've been on a map.
    * Data can be imported from and exported to KML and GPX files.
    * Allows manual entry of waypoints in UTM, MGRS and lat/lon coords.
    * Can guide you to a waypoint using the "Goto" screen, and optionally sound an alert when when you're getting close.
    * Has a compass page which works on devices with magnetic field sensors.
    * Automatically computes the local geoid offset to improve altitude accuracy
    * Supports the world-wide WGS84 datum along with the common Australian datums and map grids (AGD66, AGD84, AMG, GDA94, and MGA). You can also use WGS84 for NAD83 maps in the US.
    * Shows GPS satellite locations and signal strengths graphically.
    * Can display simple or MGRS grid references.
    * Can compute waypoint-to-waypoint distance and direction.
    * Includes an optional timer line to record walk duration and compute your average speed.
    * Thoroughly tested by the developer on many off-track walks

    EXTRA FEATURES IN THIS VERSION:
    * No ads
    * Unlimited number of waypoints and track log points.
    * Email or SMS your location to a friend as a clickable map link.
    * Email your waypoints and tracklogs as KML or GPX file.
    * Supports common datums such as NAD83 (US), OSGB36 (UK), NZTM2000 (NZ), SAD69 (South America) and ED50 (Europe), and you can configure your own custom datums, including local grid systems.
    * UK grid refs with two letter prefixes can be shown if OSGB datum selected.
    * Elevation profile.
    * GPS averaging mode.
    * Take photos and record voice memos, geo-located with KML files for easy viewing on a PC.
    * Geo-tag photos, and/or have the coordinates and bearing "burnt" into the image.
    * Sun rise and set times.
    * Export data to CSV file.
    * Create waypoint by triangulation, or projecting using an entered distance and bearing.
    * Compute length, area, and elevation change for tracklog.
    * Offline map support by downloading tiles from map tile servers, or using own map images.
    * Compute calories.
    * Optional background image.
    * Optional location sharing on web.
    * Spoken distance and direction guidance on goto page.


    PERMISSIONS: (1) GPS, to show your location, (2) Network access, to load maps, (3) SD card access, to load and store waypoints, (4) Camera access, for taking pics, (5) Prevent phone from sleeping, so proximity alarm works, (6) Control flashlight, to allow flashlight use, (7) Record audio for voice memos.


    DISCLAIMER: You use this app at your own risk. The developer accepts no responsibility for you getting lost or injured as a result of using this app. Batteries in mobile devices can go flat. For extended and remote hikes, a battery bank and an alternative method of navigation such as a paper map and compass are recommended for safety.

  • Version42.1
    06/14/2024

    A hiking and bushwalking GPS for the real world. No account creation required.

    Update Log

    42.2: Updated Google Billing library.
    42.1: If timer running when new session started, re-start the timer after resetting it. Fixed two bugs related to the GDA2020 datum.
    42.0: Allow current bearing to be copied to clipboard when long pressing on compass page. Fixed issue with offline map being drawn on top of tracklogs. When emailing current data from app, allow choosing waypoints and/or tracklogs. Moved Goto, Take photo and Grid-ref buttons on main page for consistency.

    Screenshots
    Video
    App Description

    The perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure. Seek, find, record and return home with Handy GPS.

    This app requires payment of an annual subscription to be fully functional. If this is not paid it will still run, but with limited functionality.

    This app is a powerful navigation tool designed for outdoors sports like hiking, bushwalking, tramping, mountain biking, kayaking, boating, horse trail riding, geocaching. Its also useful for surveying, mining, archaeology, and forestry applications. Its simple to use and works even in the remotest back country since it doesn't require network connectivity. It allows you to work in UTM or lat/lon coordinates so you can even use it with your paper maps.

    NOTE: Allow the app to always use GPS, and turn off battery optimisation for the app to reliably record tracklogs when the phone screen is off.

    BASE FEATURES:
    * Shows your current coordinates, altitude, speed, direction of travel, and distance travelled in metric, imperial/US, or nautical units.
    * Can store your current location as a waypoint, and record a track log to show where you've been on a map.
    * Data can be imported from and exported to KML and GPX files.
    * Allows manual entry of waypoints in UTM, MGRS and lat/lon coords.
    * Can guide you to a waypoint using the "Goto" screen, and optionally sound an alert when when you're getting close.
    * Has a compass page which works on devices with magnetic field sensors.
    * Automatically computes the local geoid offset to improve altitude accuracy
    * Supports the world-wide WGS84 datum along with the common Australian datums and map grids (AGD66, AGD84, AMG, GDA94, and MGA). You can also use WGS84 for NAD83 maps in the US.
    * Shows GPS satellite locations and signal strengths graphically.
    * Can display simple or MGRS grid references.
    * Can compute waypoint-to-waypoint distance and direction.
    * Includes an optional timer line to record walk duration and compute your average speed.
    * Thoroughly tested by the developer on many off-track walks

    EXTRA FEATURES IN THIS VERSION:
    * No ads
    * Unlimited number of waypoints and track log points.
    * Email or SMS your location to a friend as a clickable map link.
    * Email your waypoints and tracklogs as KML or GPX file.
    * Supports common datums such as NAD83 (US), OSGB36 (UK), NZTM2000 (NZ), SAD69 (South America) and ED50 (Europe), and you can configure your own custom datums, including local grid systems.
    * UK grid refs with two letter prefixes can be shown if OSGB datum selected.
    * Elevation profile.
    * GPS averaging mode.
    * Take photos and record voice memos, geo-located with KML files for easy viewing on a PC.
    * Geo-tag photos, and/or have the coordinates and bearing "burnt" into the image.
    * Sun rise and set times.
    * Export data to CSV file.
    * Create waypoint by triangulation, or projecting using an entered distance and bearing.
    * Compute length, area, and elevation change for tracklog.
    * Offline map support by downloading tiles from map tile servers, or using own map images.
    * Compute calories.
    * Optional background image.
    * Optional location sharing on web.
    * Spoken distance and direction guidance on goto page.


    PERMISSIONS: (1) GPS, to show your location, (2) Network access, to load maps, (3) SD card access, to load and store waypoints, (4) Camera access, for taking pics, (5) Prevent phone from sleeping, so proximity alarm works, (6) Control flashlight, to allow flashlight use, (7) Record audio for voice memos.


    DISCLAIMER: You use this app at your own risk. The developer accepts no responsibility for you getting lost or injured as a result of using this app. Batteries in mobile devices can go flat. For extended and remote hikes, a battery bank and an alternative method of navigation such as a paper map and compass are recommended for safety.

  • Version42.0
    06/03/2024

    A hiking and bushwalking GPS for the real world. No account creation required.

    Update Log

    42.0: Allow current bearing to be copied to clipboard when long pressing on compass page. Fixed issue with offline map being drawn on top of tracklogs. When emailing current data from app, allow choosing waypoints and/or tracklogs. Moved Goto, Take photo and Grid-ref buttons on main page for consistency.
    41.7: Fixed KML import issues.
    41.5: Added options to show grid lines and tracklog grid cell coverage on map. Removed obsolete Wear version of app..

    Screenshots
    Video
    App Description

    The perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure. Seek, find, record and return home with Handy GPS.

    This app requires payment of an annual subscription to be fully functional. If this is not paid it will still run, but with limited functionality.

    This app is a powerful navigation tool designed for outdoors sports like hiking, bushwalking, tramping, mountain biking, kayaking, boating, horse trail riding, geocaching. Its also useful for surveying, mining, archaeology, and forestry applications. Its simple to use and works even in the remotest back country since it doesn't require network connectivity. It allows you to work in UTM or lat/lon coordinates so you can even use it with your paper maps.

    NOTE: Allow the app to always use GPS, and turn off battery optimisation for the app to reliably record tracklogs when the phone screen is off.

    BASE FEATURES:
    * Shows your current coordinates, altitude, speed, direction of travel, and distance travelled in metric, imperial/US, or nautical units.
    * Can store your current location as a waypoint, and record a track log to show where you've been on a map.
    * Data can be imported from and exported to KML and GPX files.
    * Allows manual entry of waypoints in UTM, MGRS and lat/lon coords.
    * Can guide you to a waypoint using the "Goto" screen, and optionally sound an alert when when you're getting close.
    * Has a compass page which works on devices with magnetic field sensors.
    * Automatically computes the local geoid offset to improve altitude accuracy
    * Supports the world-wide WGS84 datum along with the common Australian datums and map grids (AGD66, AGD84, AMG, GDA94, and MGA). You can also use WGS84 for NAD83 maps in the US.
    * Shows GPS satellite locations and signal strengths graphically.
    * Can display simple or MGRS grid references.
    * Can compute waypoint-to-waypoint distance and direction.
    * Includes an optional timer line to record walk duration and compute your average speed.
    * Thoroughly tested by the developer on many off-track walks

    EXTRA FEATURES IN THIS VERSION:
    * No ads
    * Unlimited number of waypoints and track log points.
    * Email or SMS your location to a friend as a clickable map link.
    * Email your waypoints and tracklogs as KML or GPX file.
    * Supports common datums such as NAD83 (US), OSGB36 (UK), NZTM2000 (NZ), SAD69 (South America) and ED50 (Europe), and you can configure your own custom datums, including local grid systems.
    * UK grid refs with two letter prefixes can be shown if OSGB datum selected.
    * Elevation profile.
    * GPS averaging mode.
    * Take photos and record voice memos, geo-located with KML files for easy viewing on a PC.
    * Geo-tag photos, and/or have the coordinates and bearing "burnt" into the image.
    * Sun rise and set times.
    * Export data to CSV file.
    * Create waypoint by triangulation, or projecting using an entered distance and bearing.
    * Compute length, area, and elevation change for tracklog.
    * Offline map support by downloading tiles from map tile servers, or using own map images.
    * Compute calories.
    * Optional background image.
    * Optional location sharing on web.
    * Spoken distance and direction guidance on goto page.


    PERMISSIONS: (1) GPS, to show your location, (2) Network access, to load maps, (3) SD card access, to load and store waypoints, (4) Camera access, for taking pics, (5) Prevent phone from sleeping, so proximity alarm works, (6) Control flashlight, to allow flashlight use, (7) Record audio for voice memos.


    DISCLAIMER: You use this app at your own risk. The developer accepts no responsibility for you getting lost or injured as a result of using this app. Batteries in mobile devices can go flat. For extended and remote hikes, a battery bank and an alternative method of navigation such as a paper map and compass are recommended for safety.

  • Version41.5
    05/14/2024

    A hiking and bushwalking GPS for the real world. No account creation required.

    Update Log

    41.5: Added options to show grid lines and tracklog grid cell coverage on map. Removed obsolete Wear version of app.
    41.2: Added the ability to show tracklog points on map, and also to delete a tracklog point by long-pressing it.
    41.0: Updated Google Billing library.
    40.8: Updated to target Android SDK 33.
    40.5: Show ads when subscription not paid.
    40.4: When waypoint tapped on map, don't show Google navigation toolbar unless enabled on preferences page to avoid crashes.

    Screenshots
    Video
    App Description

    The perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure. Seek, find, record and return home with Handy GPS.

    This app requires payment of an annual subscription to be fully functional. If this is not paid it will still run, but with limited functionality.

    This app is a powerful navigation tool designed for outdoors sports like hiking, bushwalking, tramping, mountain biking, kayaking, boating, horse trail riding, geocaching. Its also useful for surveying, mining, archaeology, and forestry applications. Its simple to use and works even in the remotest back country since it doesn't require network connectivity. It allows you to work in UTM or lat/lon coordinates so you can even use it with your paper maps.

    NOTE: Allow the app to always use GPS, and turn off battery optimisation for the app to reliably record tracklogs when the phone screen is off.

    BASE FEATURES:
    * Shows your current coordinates, altitude, speed, direction of travel, and distance travelled in metric, imperial/US, or nautical units.
    * Can store your current location as a waypoint, and record a track log to show where you've been on a map.
    * Data can be imported from and exported to KML and GPX files.
    * Allows manual entry of waypoints in UTM, MGRS and lat/lon coords.
    * Can guide you to a waypoint using the "Goto" screen, and optionally sound an alert when when you're getting close.
    * Has a compass page which works on devices with magnetic field sensors.
    * Automatically computes the local geoid offset to improve altitude accuracy
    * Supports the world-wide WGS84 datum along with the common Australian datums and map grids (AGD66, AGD84, AMG, GDA94, and MGA). You can also use WGS84 for NAD83 maps in the US.
    * Shows GPS satellite locations and signal strengths graphically.
    * Can display simple or MGRS grid references.
    * Can compute waypoint-to-waypoint distance and direction.
    * Includes an optional timer line to record walk duration and compute your average speed.
    * Thoroughly tested by the developer on many off-track walks

    EXTRA FEATURES IN THIS VERSION:
    * No ads
    * Unlimited number of waypoints and track log points.
    * Email or SMS your location to a friend as a clickable map link.
    * Email your waypoints and tracklogs as KML or GPX file.
    * Supports common datums such as NAD83 (US), OSGB36 (UK), NZTM2000 (NZ), SAD69 (South America) and ED50 (Europe), and you can configure your own custom datums, including local grid systems.
    * UK grid refs with two letter prefixes can be shown if OSGB datum selected.
    * Elevation profile.
    * GPS averaging mode.
    * Take photos and record voice memos, geo-located with KML files for easy viewing on a PC.
    * Geo-tag photos, and/or have the coordinates and bearing "burnt" into the image.
    * Sun rise and set times.
    * Export data to CSV file.
    * Create waypoint by triangulation, or projecting using an entered distance and bearing.
    * Compute length, area, and elevation change for tracklog.
    * Offline map support by downloading tiles from map tile servers, or using own map images.
    * Compute calories.
    * Optional background image.
    * Optional location sharing on web.
    * Spoken distance and direction guidance on goto page.


    PERMISSIONS: (1) GPS, to show your location, (2) Network access, to load maps, (3) SD card access, to load and store waypoints, (4) Camera access, for taking pics, (5) Prevent phone from sleeping, so proximity alarm works, (6) Control flashlight, to allow flashlight use, (7) Record audio for voice memos.


    DISCLAIMER: You use this app at your own risk. The developer accepts no responsibility for you getting lost or injured as a result of using this app. Batteries in mobile devices can go flat. For extended and remote hikes, a battery bank and an alternative method of navigation such as a paper map and compass are recommended for safety.

  • Version41.2
    01/01/2024

    A hiking and bushwalking GPS for the real world. No account creation required.

    Update Log

    41.2: Added the ability to show tracklog points on map, and also to delete a tracklog point by long-pressing it.
    41.0: Updated Google Billing library.
    40.8: Updated to target Android SDK 33.
    40.5: Show ads when subscription not paid.
    40.4: When waypoint tapped on map, don't show Google navigation toolbar unless enabled on preferences page to avoid crashes.
    40.3: Removed ads.
    40.1: When sending a location SMS, also copy message to clipboard to allow pasting in message if required.

    Screenshots
    Video
    App Description

    The perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure. Seek, find, record and return home with Handy GPS.

    This app requires payment of an annual subscription to be fully functional. If this is not paid it will still run, but with limited functionality.

    This app is a powerful navigation tool designed for outdoors sports like hiking, bushwalking, tramping, mountain biking, kayaking, boating, horse trail riding, geocaching. Its also useful for surveying, mining, archaeology, and forestry applications. Its simple to use and works even in the remotest back country since it doesn't require network connectivity. It allows you to work in UTM or lat/lon coordinates so you can even use it with your paper maps.

    NOTE: Allow the app to always use GPS, and turn off battery optimisation for the app to reliably record tracklogs when the phone screen is off.

    BASE FEATURES:
    * Shows your current coordinates, altitude, speed, direction of travel, and distance travelled in metric, imperial/US, or nautical units.
    * Can store your current location as a waypoint, and record a track log to show where you've been on a map.
    * Data can be imported from and exported to KML and GPX files.
    * Allows manual entry of waypoints in UTM, MGRS and lat/lon coords.
    * Can guide you to a waypoint using the "Goto" screen, and optionally sound an alert when when you're getting close.
    * Has a compass page which works on devices with magnetic field sensors.
    * Automatically computes the local geoid offset to improve altitude accuracy
    * Supports the world-wide WGS84 datum along with the common Australian datums and map grids (AGD66, AGD84, AMG, GDA94, and MGA). You can also use WGS84 for NAD83 maps in the US.
    * Shows GPS satellite locations and signal strengths graphically.
    * Can display simple or MGRS grid references.
    * Can compute waypoint-to-waypoint distance and direction.
    * Includes an optional timer line to record walk duration and compute your average speed.
    * Thoroughly tested by the developer on many off-track walks

    EXTRA FEATURES IN THIS VERSION:
    * No ads
    * Unlimited number of waypoints and track log points.
    * Email or SMS your location to a friend as a clickable map link.
    * Email your waypoints and tracklogs as KML or GPX file.
    * Supports common datums such as NAD83 (US), OSGB36 (UK), NZTM2000 (NZ), SAD69 (South America) and ED50 (Europe), and you can configure your own custom datums, including local grid systems.
    * UK grid refs with two letter prefixes can be shown if OSGB datum selected.
    * Elevation profile.
    * GPS averaging mode.
    * Take photos and record voice memos, geo-located with KML files for easy viewing on a PC.
    * Geo-tag photos, and/or have the coordinates and bearing "burnt" into the image.
    * Sun rise and set times.
    * Export data to CSV file.
    * Create waypoint by triangulation, or projecting using an entered distance and bearing.
    * Compute length, area, and elevation change for tracklog.
    * Offline map support by downloading tiles from map tile servers, or using own map images.
    * Compute calories.
    * Optional background image.
    * Optional location sharing on web.
    * Spoken distance and direction guidance on goto page.


    PERMISSIONS: (1) GPS, to show your location, (2) Network access, to load maps, (3) SD card access, to load and store waypoints, (4) Camera access, for taking pics, (5) Prevent phone from sleeping, so proximity alarm works, (6) Control flashlight, to allow flashlight use, (7) Record audio for voice memos.


    DISCLAIMER: You use this app at your own risk. The developer accepts no responsibility for you getting lost or injured as a result of using this app. Batteries in mobile devices can go flat. For extended and remote hikes, a battery bank and an alternative method of navigation such as a paper map and compass are recommended for safety.

  • Version41.0
    08/15/2023

    A hiking and bushwalking GPS for the real world. No account creation required.

    Update Log

    41.0: Updated Google Billing library.
    40.8: Updated to target Android SDK 33.
    40.5: Show ads when subscription not paid.
    40.4: When waypoint tapped on map, don't show Google navigation toolbar unless enabled on preferences page to avoid crashes.
    40.3: Removed ads.
    40.1: When sending a location SMS, also copy message to clipboard to allow pasting in message if required.

    Screenshots
    Video
    App Description

    The perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure. Seek, find, record and return home with Handy GPS.

    This app requires payment of an annual subscription to be fully functional. If this is not paid it will still run, but with limited functionality.

    This app is a powerful navigation tool designed for outdoors sports like hiking, bushwalking, tramping, mountain biking, kayaking, boating, horse trail riding, geocaching. Its also useful for surveying, mining, archaeology, and forestry applications. Its simple to use and works even in the remotest back country since it doesn't require network connectivity. It allows you to work in UTM or lat/lon coordinates so you can even use it with your paper maps.

    NOTE: Allow the app to always use GPS, and turn off battery optimisation for the app to reliably record tracklogs when the phone screen is off.

    BASE FEATURES:
    * Shows your current coordinates, altitude, speed, direction of travel, and distance travelled in metric, imperial/US, or nautical units.
    * Can store your current location as a waypoint, and record a track log to show where you've been on a map.
    * Data can be imported from and exported to KML and GPX files.
    * Allows manual entry of waypoints in UTM, MGRS and lat/lon coords.
    * Can guide you to a waypoint using the "Goto" screen, and optionally sound an alert when when you're getting close.
    * Has a compass page which works on devices with magnetic field sensors.
    * Automatically computes the local geoid offset to improve altitude accuracy
    * Supports the world-wide WGS84 datum along with the common Australian datums and map grids (AGD66, AGD84, AMG, GDA94, and MGA). You can also use WGS84 for NAD83 maps in the US.
    * Shows GPS satellite locations and signal strengths graphically.
    * Can display simple or MGRS grid references.
    * Can compute waypoint-to-waypoint distance and direction.
    * Includes an optional timer line to record walk duration and compute your average speed.
    * Thoroughly tested by the developer on many off-track walks

    EXTRA FEATURES IN THIS VERSION:
    * No ads
    * Unlimited number of waypoints and track log points.
    * Email or SMS your location to a friend as a clickable map link.
    * Email your waypoints and tracklogs as KML or GPX file.
    * Supports common datums such as NAD83 (US), OSGB36 (UK), NZTM2000 (NZ), SAD69 (South America) and ED50 (Europe), and you can configure your own custom datums, including local grid systems.
    * UK grid refs with two letter prefixes can be shown if OSGB datum selected.
    * Elevation profile.
    * GPS averaging mode.
    * Take photos and record voice memos, geo-located with KML files for easy viewing on a PC.
    * Geo-tag photos, and/or have the coordinates and bearing "burnt" into the image.
    * Sun rise and set times.
    * Export data to CSV file.
    * Create waypoint by triangulation, or projecting using an entered distance and bearing.
    * Compute length, area, and elevation change for tracklog.
    * Offline map support by downloading tiles from map tile servers, or using own map images.
    * Compute calories.
    * Optional background image.
    * Optional location sharing on web.
    * Spoken distance and direction guidance on goto page.


    PERMISSIONS: (1) GPS, to show your location, (2) Network access, to load maps, (3) SD card access, to load and store waypoints, (4) Camera access, for taking pics, (5) Prevent phone from sleeping, so proximity alarm works, (6) Control flashlight, to allow flashlight use, (7) Record audio for voice memos.


    DISCLAIMER: You use this app at your own risk. The developer accepts no responsibility for you getting lost or injured as a result of using this app. Batteries in mobile devices can go flat. For extended and remote hikes, a battery bank and an alternative method of navigation such as a paper map and compass are recommended for safety.

  • Version40.8
    08/15/2023

    A hiking and bushwalking GPS for the real world. No account creation required.

    Update Log

    41.0: Updated Google Billing library.
    40.8: Updated to target Android SDK 33.
    40.5: Show ads when subscription not paid.
    40.4: When waypoint tapped on map, don't show Google navigation toolbar unless enabled on preferences page to avoid crashes.
    40.3: Removed ads.
    40.1: When sending a location SMS, also copy message to clipboard to allow pasting in message if required.

    Screenshots
    Video
    App Description

    The perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure. Seek, find, record and return home with Handy GPS.

    This app requires payment of an annual subscription to be fully functional. If this is not paid it will still run, but with limited functionality.

    This app is a powerful navigation tool designed for outdoors sports like hiking, bushwalking, tramping, mountain biking, kayaking, boating, horse trail riding, geocaching. Its also useful for surveying, mining, archaeology, and forestry applications. Its simple to use and works even in the remotest back country since it doesn't require network connectivity. It allows you to work in UTM or lat/lon coordinates so you can even use it with your paper maps.

    NOTE: Allow the app to always use GPS, and turn off battery optimisation for the app to reliably record tracklogs when the phone screen is off.

    BASE FEATURES:
    * Shows your current coordinates, altitude, speed, direction of travel, and distance travelled in metric, imperial/US, or nautical units.
    * Can store your current location as a waypoint, and record a track log to show where you've been on a map.
    * Data can be imported from and exported to KML and GPX files.
    * Allows manual entry of waypoints in UTM, MGRS and lat/lon coords.
    * Can guide you to a waypoint using the "Goto" screen, and optionally sound an alert when when you're getting close.
    * Has a compass page which works on devices with magnetic field sensors.
    * Automatically computes the local geoid offset to improve altitude accuracy
    * Supports the world-wide WGS84 datum along with the common Australian datums and map grids (AGD66, AGD84, AMG, GDA94, and MGA). You can also use WGS84 for NAD83 maps in the US.
    * Shows GPS satellite locations and signal strengths graphically.
    * Can display simple or MGRS grid references.
    * Can compute waypoint-to-waypoint distance and direction.
    * Includes an optional timer line to record walk duration and compute your average speed.
    * Thoroughly tested by the developer on many off-track walks

    EXTRA FEATURES IN THIS VERSION:
    * No ads
    * Unlimited number of waypoints and track log points.
    * Email or SMS your location to a friend as a clickable map link.
    * Email your waypoints and tracklogs as KML or GPX file.
    * Supports common datums such as NAD83 (US), OSGB36 (UK), NZTM2000 (NZ), SAD69 (South America) and ED50 (Europe), and you can configure your own custom datums, including local grid systems.
    * UK grid refs with two letter prefixes can be shown if OSGB datum selected.
    * Elevation profile.
    * GPS averaging mode.
    * Take photos and record voice memos, geo-located with KML files for easy viewing on a PC.
    * Geo-tag photos, and/or have the coordinates and bearing "burnt" into the image.
    * Sun rise and set times.
    * Export data to CSV file.
    * Create waypoint by triangulation, or projecting using an entered distance and bearing.
    * Compute length, area, and elevation change for tracklog.
    * Offline map support by downloading tiles from map tile servers, or using own map images.
    * Compute calories.
    * Optional background image.
    * Optional location sharing on web.
    * Spoken distance and direction guidance on goto page.


    PERMISSIONS: (1) GPS, to show your location, (2) Network access, to load maps, (3) SD card access, to load and store waypoints, (4) Camera access, for taking pics, (5) Prevent phone from sleeping, so proximity alarm works, (6) Control flashlight, to allow flashlight use, (7) Record audio for voice memos.


    DISCLAIMER: You use this app at your own risk. The developer accepts no responsibility for you getting lost or injured as a result of using this app. Batteries in mobile devices can go flat. For extended and remote hikes, a battery bank and an alternative method of navigation such as a paper map and compass are recommended for safety.

  • Version40.5
    08/11/2023

    A hiking and bushwalking GPS for the real world. No account creation required.

    Update Log

    40.5: Show ads when subscription not paid.
    40.4: When waypoint tapped on map, don't show Google navigation toolbar unless enabled on preferences page to avoid crashes.
    40.3: Removed ads.
    40.1: When sending a location SMS, also copy message to clipboard to allow pasting in message if required.
    40.0: Upgraded Google Maps library to fix bugs. This required increasing the minimum target from Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) to Android 4.4 (KitKat).

    Screenshots
    Video
    App Description

    The perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure. Seek, find, record and return home with Handy GPS.

    This app requires payment of an annual subscription to be fully functional. If this is not paid it will still run, but with limited functionality.

    This app is a powerful navigation tool designed for outdoors sports like hiking, bushwalking, tramping, mountain biking, kayaking, boating, horse trail riding, geocaching. Its also useful for surveying, mining, archaeology, and forestry applications. Its simple to use and works even in the remotest back country since it doesn't require network connectivity. It allows you to work in UTM or lat/lon coordinates so you can even use it with your paper maps.

    BASE FEATURES:
    * Shows your current coordinates, altitude, speed, direction of travel, and distance travelled in metric, imperial/US, or nautical units.
    * Can store your current location as a waypoint, and record a track log to show where you've been on a map.
    * Data can be imported from and exported to KML and GPX files.
    * Allows manual entry of waypoints in UTM, MGRS and lat/lon coords.
    * Can guide you to a waypoint using the "Goto" screen, and optionally sound an alert when when you're getting close.
    * Has a compass page which works on devices with magnetic field sensors.
    * Automatically computes the local geoid offset to improve altitude accuracy
    * Supports the world-wide WGS84 datum along with the common Australian datums and map grids (AGD66, AGD84, AMG, GDA94, and MGA). You can also use WGS84 for NAD83 maps in the US.
    * Shows GPS satellite locations and signal strengths graphically.
    * Can display simple or MGRS grid references.
    * Can compute waypoint-to-waypoint distance and direction.
    * Includes an optional timer line to record walk duration and compute your average speed.
    * Thoroughly tested by the developer on many off-track walks

    EXTRA FEATURES IN THIS VERSION:
    * No ads
    * Unlimited number of waypoints and track log points.
    * Email or SMS your location to a friend as a clickable map link.
    * Email your waypoints and tracklogs as KML or GPX file.
    * Supports common datums such as NAD83 (US), OSGB36 (UK), NZTM2000 (NZ), SAD69 (South America) and ED50 (Europe), and you can configure your own custom datums, including local grid systems.
    * UK grid refs with two letter prefixes can be shown if OSGB datum selected.
    * Elevation profile.
    * GPS averaging mode.
    * Take photos and record voice memos, geo-located with KML files for easy viewing on a PC.
    * Geo-tag photos, and/or have the coordinates and bearing "burnt" into the image.
    * Sun rise and set times.
    * Export data to CSV file.
    * Create waypoint by triangulation, or projecting using an entered distance and bearing.
    * Compute length, area, and elevation change for tracklog.
    * Offline map support by downloading tiles from map tile servers, or using own map images.
    * Compute calories.
    * Optional background image.
    * Optional location sharing on web.
    * Spoken distance and direction guidance on goto page.


    PERMISSIONS: (1) GPS, to show your location, (2) Network access, to load maps, (3) SD card access, to load and store waypoints, (4) Camera access, for taking pics, (5) Prevent phone from sleeping, so proximity alarm works, (6) Control flashlight, to allow flashlight use, (7) Record audio for voice memos.


    DISCLAIMER: You use this app at your own risk. The developer accepts no responsibility for you getting lost or injured as a result of using this app. Batteries in mobile devices can go flat. For extended and remote hikes, a battery bank and an alternative method of navigation such as a paper map and compass are recommended for safety.

  • Version40.4
    02/23/2023

    A hiking and bushwalking GPS for the real world. No account creation required.

    Update Log

    40.4: When waypoint tapped on map, don't show Google navigation toolbar unless enabled on preferences page to avoid crashes.
    40.3: Removed Ads.
    40.1: When sending a location SMS, also copy message to clipboard to allow pasting in message if required.
    40.0: Upgraded Google Maps library to fix bugs. This required increasing the minimum target from Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) to Android 4.4 (KitKat).
    39.1: On satellites view page, prefix satellite IDs with constellation letters.

    Screenshots
    Video
    App Description

    The perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure. Seek, find, record and return home with Handy GPS.

    This app requires payment of an annual subscription to be fully functional. If this is not paid it will still run, but with limited functionality.

    This app is a powerful navigation tool designed for outdoors sports like hiking, bushwalking, tramping, mountain biking, kayaking, boating, horse trail riding, geocaching. Its also useful for surveying, mining, archaeology, and forestry applications. Its simple to use and works even in the remotest back country since it doesn't require network connectivity. It allows you to work in UTM or lat/lon coordinates so you can even use it with your paper maps.

    BASE FEATURES:
    * Shows your current coordinates, altitude, speed, direction of travel, and distance travelled in metric, imperial/US, or nautical units.
    * Can store your current location as a waypoint, and record a track log to show where you've been on a map.
    * Data can be imported from and exported to KML and GPX files.
    * Allows manual entry of waypoints in UTM, MGRS and lat/lon coords.
    * Can guide you to a waypoint using the "Goto" screen, and optionally sound an alert when when you're getting close.
    * Has a compass page which works on devices with magnetic field sensors.
    * Automatically computes the local geoid offset to improve altitude accuracy
    * Supports the world-wide WGS84 datum along with the common Australian datums and map grids (AGD66, AGD84, AMG, GDA94, and MGA). You can also use WGS84 for NAD83 maps in the US.
    * Shows GPS satellite locations and signal strengths graphically.
    * Can display simple or MGRS grid references.
    * Can compute waypoint-to-waypoint distance and direction.
    * Includes an optional timer line to record walk duration and compute your average speed.
    * Thoroughly tested by the developer on many off-track walks

    EXTRA FEATURES IN THIS VERSION:
    * No ads
    * Unlimited number of waypoints and track log points.
    * Email or SMS your location to a friend as a clickable map link.
    * Email your waypoints and tracklogs as KML or GPX file.
    * Supports common datums such as NAD83 (US), OSGB36 (UK), NZTM2000 (NZ), SAD69 (South America) and ED50 (Europe), and you can configure your own custom datums, including local grid systems.
    * UK grid refs with two letter prefixes can be shown if OSGB datum selected.
    * Elevation profile.
    * GPS averaging mode.
    * Take photos and record voice memos, geo-located with KML files for easy viewing on a PC.
    * Geo-tag photos, and/or have the coordinates and bearing "burnt" into the image.
    * Sun rise and set times.
    * Export data to CSV file.
    * Create waypoint by triangulation, or projecting using an entered distance and bearing.
    * Compute length, area, and elevation change for tracklog.
    * Offline map support by downloading tiles from map tile servers, or using own map images.
    * Compute calories.
    * Optional background image.
    * Optional location sharing on web.
    * Spoken distance and direction guidance on goto page.


    PERMISSIONS: (1) GPS, to show your location, (2) Network access, to load maps, (3) SD card access, to load and store waypoints, (4) Camera access, for taking pics, (5) Prevent phone from sleeping, so proximity alarm works, (6) Control flashlight, to allow flashlight use, (7) Record audio for voice memos.


    DISCLAIMER: You use this app at your own risk. The developer accepts no responsibility for you getting lost or injured as a result of using this app. Batteries in mobile devices can go flat. For extended and remote hikes, a battery bank and an alternative method of navigation such as a paper map and compass are recommended for safety.

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