- TIME Magazine’s 15 Fantastic Gadgets
“Perfect for hiking or mountain biking.”
- TUAW.com
“The GPS Kit app... has a number of excellent outdoor uses, especially [for] hiking, biking or geocaching.”
- NBC’s ‘The Browser’ Radio Show
“Most beneficial for adventure-type guys.”
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Top-of-the-line GPS system for adventurers and professionals in the great outdoors.
Designed for outdoor activities such as:
hiking, hunting, camping, skiing, cycling, geocaching, mountain biking, motorcycling, off-roading, fishing, and other romping in or out of the backcountry—ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.
GPS Kit is a full-featured GPS system for the iPhone that combines all the functionality of expensive handheld units with the power of wireless technology. Using advanced technology optimized for the iPhone, GPS Kit offers a superbly easy-to-use system that puts data from a wide range of sensors at your fingertips.
Highest Quality Mapping
- Fastest maps in the App Store
- Smooth, elegant interaction
- Offline Mode enables use out of cell range
- No data connection required if map is cached
- Use your own map sources
Simple, Powerful Data Handling
- Mail links for Google Earth & map viewing
- Full-color thumbnails of data sets
- Group tracks and waypoints together
- Most options for export and import of data
- Open KML, KMZ, & GPX from Mail & Safari
- Attach KML & GPX files to email
- Export GPX & KML through iTunes
- Share your adventures on Facebook and Twitter
Powerful Waypoints
- Add photos and notes to waypoints
- Drag map to reposition as coordinates update
- UTM, USNG, MGRS
- Long-press to quickly drop a waypoint
- Navigate to waypoints using compass
- Magnetic compass (3GS, 4, iPad)
- Option to use current travel direction on compass
- See distance to waypoint update in real-time
Weather Stations (U.S. Only)
- Create "weather stations" to get point forecasts
- Get data specific to your fishing hole, ski tour, etc.
- Data provided by the National Weather Service
- Unlimited stations
Intelligent Data Collection
- Uses maximum GPS accuracy
- Real satellite positioning even without cell signal
- Auto-segmentation of tracks for clean tracks
Fully Customizable Dashboard
- Gorgeous high contrast display
- Huge variety of parameters and units
- Time, Trip Time, Track Time
- Elevation Change
- Formatted Position (Lat/Lng, UTM, MGRS, USNG)
- Accuracy, Speed, Odometer, Avg Speed
- Max Speed, Pace, Avg. Pace
- Moving Time, Stopped Time, Direction
- 3-Axis Inclinometer and Glide Ratio
- Customizable cell on map
Loaded with Related Utilities
- Elevation and speed graphs
- On-map tracking controls and timer
- On-map ruler
- Multi-touch area measurements
* Use of "Squawk!" requires an Internet connection and extended use may adversely impact battery life
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life
This is the second time I have written this review, why has the first review not appeared?. Garafa state on their website that they are keen to assist users and keen to improve the app. I have written to them twice asking for support because there are issues with the app. The have not responded to either request for help and as this is a paid for app one expects them to be true to their word. They are not so I cannot recommend this app or the software house that produced it. Another point, why is it only the good reviews of this product that have been ticked as helpful. How would anyone know if it is helpful or not until they buy the product? After buying it they will find that the critical reviews are actually the most accurate. Don't waste your money.
Worth Every Penny, Cent and Centime
ecks201
Updated review:After a couple of bumps during the move to 64 bit, this app is finally back to full strength. Yes it will cost you more than the other apps, but it’s worth it for the power and features that it gives youI’ve used it every week for three years and would recommend it to everyone.
Awaiting updates?
Adam23267
Wish I had never paid money for this! Lifetime? This is why I will never EVER! Buy anything that claims it’s a lifetime subscription! I am alive, but this fcuking app isn’t! Wish I could give it a 0 and I am extremely glad I didn’t pay £299 for the GIS Pro or £99 for GIS Kit!
Waypoints
ilbow
2500 waypoints is not enough, i use Global Scout with several hundred thousand waypoints.
This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.
Bug fixes
Previous Release:
- updated to 64 bit
- updated for new screen sizes
- fixed weather stations
- fixed sharing
Version 8.0.4
The developer, Garafa, LLC, has not provided details about its privacy practices and handling of data to Apple. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
No Details Provided
The developer will be required to provide privacy details when they submit their next app update.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Provider
Garafa, LLC
Size
19.5 MB
Category
Navigation
Compatibility
Requires iOS 9.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 9.0 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 9.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Location
This app may use your location even when it is not open, which can decrease device battery life.
