PreRun.io
GPS for Off-Road & Overland
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Off-road GPS with offline group tracking via Meshtastic LoRa mesh — see your crew without cell service. Import GPX, audio callouts, quick waypoints. Pro $49.99/yr.
PreRun.io is the GPS navigation app built specifically for off-road adventure. Whether you're scouting desert routes, navigating remote trails, or exploring backcountry, PreRun gives you the tools you actually need.
REAL FEATURES
- Import GPX Routes — Load your route data instantly
- Turn-by-Turn Audio — Distance callouts to every waypoint, configurable zones
- Next 3 Waypoints Display — Always know what's coming: turn, danger, checkpoint
- Quick Keys — Add waypoints on the fly while driving with one-tap buttons
- Checkpoint Proximity Alerts — Never miss a checkpoint
- Loop Mode — Run the same route repeatedly with automatic lap tracking
- Section Delete — Clean up wrong turns or adjust routes in the field
- Live Group Tracking — See your crew's live location on the map during rides
- Offline Group Tracking via LoRa Mesh — Connect a Meshtastic device via Bluetooth and track your group even without cell service. Bring your own hardware.
BUILT FOR THE REAL WORLD
- Works Offline — Download maps ahead of time, navigate without cell service
- Speed Display — Real-time MPH with large, glanceable readout
- Compass Pointer — Always points toward your next waypoint
- 3D Flyover Preview — Visualize the route with terrain before you drive it
- Export GPX with Waypoints — Share routes with your team, annotated with your notes
BUILT FOR THE DIRT
PreRun wasn't built by a navigation giant with generic "outdoor" features tacked on. It was built by people who actually drive off-road and know what matters when you're bouncing through the desert at speed. The interface is designed to be used with gloves, in sunlight, while moving fast.
The Quick Keys system lets you create custom buttons for the hazards and waypoints you actually care about — cattle guard, wash, soft sand, fuel stop, spectator point. Tap once while driving. No menus, no fiddling.
The turn detection algorithm understands off-road waypoints — it knows the difference between a note at a gate and a critical turn at a Y-intersection. Audio callouts are configurable with warning zones, approach zones, and arrival zones so you're never surprised.
PRICING
Free to try: Load GPX files, preview routes, explore the map interface.
PreRun Pro ($49.99/year): Unlock follow mode, audio navigation, Quick Keys, exports, and all premium features.
WHO THIS IS FOR
- Off-road adventurers exploring BLM land, desert trails, and backcountry
- Overland travelers navigating remote routes across continents
- Anyone scouting routes and marking hazards
- Trail runners and explorers who need reliable GPS in remote areas
- Anyone who needs more than "turn right on Main Street"
- Racers that want to save time and be safer.
PreRun.io gives you real off-road navigation without the complexity. If you've ever wished Google Maps understood dirt roads, this app is for you.
DISCLAIMER: PreRun.io is intended for off-road and recreational use only. GPS signals can be inaccurate and routes may contain errors. Always verify routes independently and drive according to conditions. PreRun.io is not responsible for the accuracy of directions provided. See our full Terms of Service at prerun.io/terms.html.
NEW: Offline Group Tracking via Meshtastic LoRa Mesh
See your entire group's live location on the map — even when there's no cell service. Pair a Meshtastic device via Bluetooth in Settings, join a group ride, and your position is transmitted over LoRa radio to every other rider in the group. Works offline, automatically falls back to cellular/wifi when available.
- Bring your own Meshtastic hardware (T1000-E, Wio Tracker L1 Pro, Heltec, and more)
- 2-5 mile range per hop, extended via mesh relay
- Dual-transport: LoRa offline + Firebase online, automatic failover
- Live position updates every second
- Works with any Meshtastic-compatible device
Plus all the existing features: GPX import, turn-by-turn audio, Quick Keys, 3D flyover, offline maps, and more.
Try free. Go Pro for $49.99/year to unlock all features.
The developer, Sean Jeffrey Connell, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Sean Jeffrey Connell
- Size
- 103.3 MB
- Category
- Navigation
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- PreRun Pro $49.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Big Sky I.T. LLC