Apple Watch support Your position, navigation direction and distance, track recording and your map are now on your wrist. Start navigating to a waypoint or route right from the watch. Favorite maps Star your loaded maps, and hide or show them all with a single tap. Faster offline downloads Maps now download several times faster. RSO Malaya GDM2000 and MRT68 coordinate support for Malaysia. Sharper maps and a fresh look Crisper Google maps, plus a new logo and launch screen

What’s new New overlays: peak, lake and stream names, aviation, railways, fault lines and city weather. Tap a layer for details. PDF export: select the area on the map, or choose a square page. Start and stop track recording from the location button; finished tracks stay on the map. Waypoint photos are now included in KMZ, Shapefile and UTM exports. Rectangles can be split into as many parts as you need.

This release is full of features you asked for. Route drawing Draw routes by panning the map or with your finger. You can also continue a saved route from its last point. Areas Draw rectangles and squares and rotate them. Split circles into slices and rectangles into parts (A1, B2…), each with its own name and color. Online maps A new section in Load Map: open AlpineQuest AQX files, add your own map address, or pick ready-made country maps. New map and coordinate formats Memory-Map QCT maps, the Turkish map sheet grid (ED50/WGS84, with sheet names), Gauss-Krüger Argentina and Arc 1960. MGRS is now written with spaces for easier reading. Easier to use New zoom buttons at the bottom right, plus an option to zoom with the volume buttons. A redesigned Location tab with colored groups and a new coordinate converter. The coordinate band stays readable when enlarged. Safety and improvements The app asks before deleting. The waypoint list has "show more". Files from WhatsApp and Files now open reliably on iPhone. Have a great trip.

Based on your feedback, we have prepared a major update that makes Alpin Quest PRO more practical, faster and more reliable in the field. Highlights: MAP SCREEN - Full screen: Expand the map to the whole screen with the new button at the bottom right, and return with a single tap. - Go to my location: A separate, larger button at the bottom right takes you back to your position with one tap. - Loaded maps: View, manage and reorder your offline maps (MBTiles, GPKG, GeoTIFF, GeoPDF), raster KMZ files, vector layers (KML, KMZ, DXF) and GPX layers directly from the map, without opening the Load Map tab. - Folder panel: Use the folder button at the bottom right to reach Project, Routes, Waypoints, Areas, Briefing and Tracks without leaving the map, even in full screen. - Map grid: Choose Off, Lat/Lon or UTM/MGRS (km) in the Location tab; show line values and square names, and adjust the grid colour and thickness. COMPASS AND LOCATION - The compass now supports True North, Grid North and Magnetic North; manage your preference in the Location tab. - Real-time position: Find a point by entering a bearing and distance, or create a new waypoint by bearing and distance from a saved waypoint. WAYPOINTS, TRACKS, AREAS AND BRIEFING - Waypoint names: The simplification in the previous update did not suit every user. You can now set waypoint names to on, off or scale-based, from the Location tab or the Waypoints tab settings. - The Tracks tab has been redesigned: recorded tracks now have folders and bulk selection, and you can name your track when you stop recording. - Bulk selection and bulk actions have been added to the Areas and Briefing tabs; lag in the Areas tab with large files has been fixed. FILES AND MAPS - Files from WhatsApp: When you open a KML, KMZ or other map file sent by a friend with the app, it recognizes the file type and takes you to the right place, or asks where you want to load it. - Loaded vector maps can now be hidden, deleted or made transparent directly from the map. - Hide the white background of GeoPackage maps to see the map underneath, and open several maps at the same time. - Files with multiple records at the same location (for example samples taken in different years) are now imported completely. - The map no longer freezes with large files containing many lines. PDF MAP EXPORT - The PDF export has been renewed: choose what to print on the map (waypoints, routes, areas, briefing drawings, loaded maps, your location) and the grid, and preview the PDF in the app before sharing. HELP - The user guide has been updated and can be opened in the app from How to Use in the side menu. Thank you for your feedback. Have a great time in the field.

Hello, We developed this update largely based on your feedback. We took note of everything you shared in the comments, emails, and messages we received directly from the field. Thank you for your time. FIELD TEAM MODE The most requested feature is here: everyone working on the same team now sees the same data. The goals, routes, tracks, areas, and briefings you link to a project are synced to your teammates’ devices along with the folder structure. Any edits you make are updated on their devices as well. You retain control: administrators and editors can add and modify data, while observers can only view it. Privacy is clear: only projects you’ve opened to the team are shared. Not even the names of your personal folders leave your device. ATTRIBUTES ARE NOW PROTECTED The field information in GIS files you import from external sources (sample number, analysis value, permit information, and the like) used to appear as unformatted text in the notes section. Now, it appears properly in the metadata of targets, routes, and areas. Tap to view the list, edit from there, or add new fields. They’re also shared via Team Mode. Larger files can now be made editable. LANDSCAPE MODE When you turn your phone sideways, the app rotates too. BATCH ICON CHANGE FOR DESTINATIONS You can change the icon for all destinations in a folder with a single tap— no need to go through hundreds of destinations one by one. Folders you’ve closed remain closed when reopened. The Destinations tab no longer reloads every time you open it. DOSSIERS DANS LES PARCOURS Les tracés enregistrés peuvent être classés dans des dossiers : attribuez-leur une couleur, choisissez une icône, affichez-les ou masquez-les tous sur la carte d'un simple geste. Vous pouvez associer l'intégralité du dossier à un projet ou l'exporter dans un seul fichier ; les données d'altitude sont également incluses dans le fichier. Les tracés que vous laissez visibles sur la carte restent visibles lorsque vous fermez puis rouvrez l'application. TEXTE SUR LA CARTE Vous pouvez ajouter du texte librement à l'endroit de votre choix sur la carte. Choisissez sa couleur et sa taille, puis placez-le dans un dossier. Il est partagé avec l'équipe et apparaît dans les fichiers que vous exportez.

Import from another app Open your AlpineQuest files directly. Targets, tracks and routes arrive with their folders. Large files Large GPX backups now load without freezing. Slope information Measurements show the slope between two points. Tap a saved slope route or measurement to see its elevation profile.

Dear AlpinQuest users, This version was shaped by your requests and feedback. DXF support Import and export CAD and survey files. Route elevation profile Gradient chart, uphill-downhill split, estimated time and pace. Magnetic declination Sign and decimals corrected. CK-42 coordinates X and Y axes put in the correct order. Arabic interface Coordinate entry and tool button placement fixed. Map labels Overlap resolved, coordinate text can be enlarged.

This release was shaped by your feedback. Drawing and editing — made easier Routes and movement — improved Projects — multi-project support added Folders — added to Areas and Briefings Symbols — expanded Coordinates and scale — new options added Surroundings view — peaks and passes through the camera General — smoother performance Happy exploring.

This release was shaped by your feedback. Drawing and editing — made easier Routes and movement — improved Projects — multi-project support added Folders — added to Areas and Briefings Symbols — expanded Coordinates and scale — new options added Surroundings view — peaks and passes through the camera General — smoother performance Happy exploring.

Dear AlpinQuest users, This version was shaped by your requests and feedback. - You can export map prints: print as PDF and choose the scale and paper size. - Your uploaded map layers are now also visible in the 3D map. - You can now freely draw areas with your finger. - Briefings, areas, circles, and chains can be exported. - You can also save your photos to the gallery if you wish.

Dear AlpinQuest users, Every improvement in this release came from your requests and reports. We read each message you send us, and we are grateful for them. In this version: - Information in the KML and KMZ files you import is now shown in full. Tapping a line or an area opens its description data, and point names are readable directly on the map. - This information is now kept when you make a file editable, listed in the target details, and written back into the file when you export. - Your track recordings are now exported together with elevation and time. When you open them in other programs, the elevation profile and duration are complete. - For those who work with paper maps, a grid reference (GR) has been added. You can now read the same grid squares from your map sheet inside the app. - Automatic route creation was failing on some devices. This has been fixed. Please keep writing to us with your thoughts and suggestions. Enjoy your time outdoors.

Dear users, Based on your feedback, this release includes important new features and fixes. What's New Navigate to target with AR: Open the camera, and the target will appear on the screen in its real-world direction; the large arrow in the center turns green as you turn toward the target. Scan the surroundings with AR: Open it without selecting a target, and the points around you will appear on the camera with their names and distances; tapping on one starts the navigation. Sun, moon, and atmosphere information added to the weather section: Sunrise-sunset, daylight duration, the sun's instantaneous altitude and azimuth, twilight times, moon phase and illumination rate, dew point, visibility, and cloud and fog risks. All of these are calculated without an internet connection. Coordinate stamp on photos: Location and date are now stamped onto the photos you take. Battery profiles added for track recording: (Precise / Balanced / Power Saving). Unnecessary location usage has been removed, and battery consumption has been significantly reduced. Improvements You can now add targets using ED50; the coordinate system you select is now applied throughout the entire app. In exported files, the target's coordinates are written in your preferred format; they will still be visible when you open the file in another program. Sheet numbers (e.g., F44H13) have been added for India Defence Series maps. The top bar has been simplified, providing a wider visible area on the map. Your measurement unit preference is now remembered and can be changed from the Location tab. Areas and circles are now listed in a single tab, under separate sections. Fixes Fixed the issue where the selected folder was not remembered; creation dates are now displayed on folders. Adding, undoing, and deleting points while drawing a route have been moved to the same panel. Thank you for your feedback and suggestions. Good luck in the field!

Dear users, Based on your feedback, this release brings important fixes and new features. Fixes The map now opens even when location is turned off; your downloaded offline maps display without any problems. Fixed an issue where targets could disappear in files containing a large number of targets. The map's first load is noticeably faster and tab switching is smoother. What's New Circle drawing: press and drag on the map to create a circle at any radius, give it a name and color, then move or edit it later. Precise point placement with a button: you can place target, route and measurement points exactly on the crosshair. Mil support in measurements, along with back azimuth information. Live distance, azimuth and back azimuth to the point you are looking at on the map. Target elevation is now shown in both meters and feet. One-tap access to the offline map download screen directly from the map. Large text option for menus, plus more readable text colors. Bulk actions on targets by selecting folders. Thank you for your comments and suggestions. We wish you the best out in the field.

Dear users, Based on your requests and feedback, we've thoroughly reworked the app in this release. We've made offline map usage — always our top priority — far more reliable and practical; your maps now open smoothly even without an internet connection and in airplane mode. Alongside this, we've made improvements to search, automatic route creation, and the on-map information display to make your work easier. Thank you for your contributions and valuable feedback. We wish you good luck out in the field and happy exploring.

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Alpin Quest PRO [9.0.22+51] — Major Update To Our Valued Users This update came to life entirely thanks to you. Without your feedback, requests and guidance, such a powerful release would not have been possible. We read every single message, take notes, and grow the app together with you. Our heartfelt thanks to the users who contributed to this release and guided us with their ideas and requests: "Emrah GÜR · Rafael Guerreiro · afonsovalente47 · najim ayoub" Thanks to your requests, Alpin Quest is no longer just a GPS — it's a true field and GIS workstation. Happy exploring! NEW: PROJECT (GIS) Workspace You can now manage all your field data under one roof. Waypoints, routes, slope measurements, areas, track records and imported map layers — all grouped into a single project. Attribute templates: Define your own fields for a project (date, site no, approval status...). Tap a waypoint or line and this information appears automatically. Active project: When you set a project as active, everything you create at that moment is automatically added to it. Type-based visibility: One-tap control like "show only waypoints" or "hide areas". One-tap sharing: Export the whole project as KML / KMZ / GPX / Shapefile / GIS-UTM — opens directly in ArcGIS and QGIS. Safe deletion: Full control is yours. Navigation & Position Lock (Most Requested Feature) Position lock: The map now moves with you, just like professional navigation apps. Live position + heading arrow: A blue marker clearly showing your location and the direction you're facing. Heading beam & directional crosshair: A beam showing where you're looking. Distance & azimuth chip: The distance and bearing of the point you're looking at, updated live. Free compass mode and Reset-to-North button. Keep-screen-awake: The screen stays on during navigation and track recording. Smooth compass heading tracking. GIS / KML File Support Mining concession, cadastre and tender-group KML/KMZ files now open — hundreds of polygons load onto the map in color and filled. Tap → attribute table: Tap a site and its details appear at the bottom (Area, Mining Group, Polygon No, Province, District...). The color and icon you chose in another GIS program are reflected exactly in the app. A smart standard. Make editable: Keep an imported file as a view-only layer, or convert it into editable waypoints/routes/areas with a single tap (one by one or all at once). Editing & Management Improvements Track records: Adjust name, color and line width. Areas: Edit name and color + edit corner points (drag/delete/add corners). Show/hide waypoint folders and the unfoldered group on the map with a single tap. Custom color and icon for every item (route, slope, measurement). Routes tab redesigned: Containerized sections, multi-select mode, search everywhere. Route folders: Neat foldering with color and icon. Advanced Coordinate Systems India DSM (EPSG:7755) coordinate format support. New formats: DDM, DMS, Plus Code (on the position card) · ED50, British National Grid (BNG), QTH Locator, Plus Code (on the map bar). Export "Save to device": Save the file straight to your phone's Files/Downloads folder instead of sharing it. Full format set: GPX / KML / KMZ / SHP / GIS-UTM + copy to clipboard for routes, slopes, measurements and track records.

We've made AlpinQuest more powerful and reliable in the field — a comprehensive update focused on 3D terrain, offline use and precise coordinate systems. 3D Terrain Map The 3D terrain map can now be selected as a map layer. All your data in 3D: targets, routes, measurement routes, areas and track recordings. Tap targets/routes to view their details, long-press to add a target. Draw a route on the 3D map. Live track recording in 3D, in real time. When a mission starts, the map rotates like a compass, focuses on the start point, with a live character at your location. Pitch (tilt) control, center crosshair + bottom data panel (elevation/speed). Download the 3D map offline — download the visible area, manage downloaded regions. New Coordinate System India DSM (WGS 84 / India NSF LCC) support — in the position readout, map bar, coordinate search and target info cards. Works fully on-device. Reliability & Offline Connection-aware offline maps — tiles are fetched when online, downloaded tiles appear instantly when offline. Track recovery — if the app closes during recording, the unfinished track is detected on reopen. 2D Map & iOS The compass screen was redesigned; live character at your location during a mission, "end target" badge.

Thank you to everyone using Alpin Quest. We develop this app with passion, guided by the requests and feedback of you, our users, who actually use it out in the field. With every update we ask ourselves, "what do our users want, and how can we make their work easier?" — and we review every suggestion one by one. In this release too, we've brought many new features and improvements shaped by you. Elevation & Terrain The terrain elevation of the point you look at/tap on the map now appears instantly. Thanks to prefetching + caching, there's no waiting; an area once viewed works offline too. A single, consistent elevation source for targets, the map center and slope. Map Loading & Layers Load KMZ (raster + vector), GeoPDF and GeoPackage (.gpkg) files. Colored stands + compartment labels for KMZ vectors; UTM/projection support for GeoPackage. Opacity control and a "show on map" button for all layers. GPX layers: multi-track import, on-map drawing, show/hide/delete management. Offline maps: white-tile issue fixed, z12–17 download, visibility of downloaded areas. Targets Connect two targets with a line by selecting them on the map. Add photos, audio and video to targets (pick / play / record). Custom fields and folder management for targets. More prominent target info, collapsible target chain. Per-target proximity alert. Sharing/export via Shapefile (.shp) and GIS UTM. With files containing tens of thousands of targets, the new area loads instantly when you pan the map. Measurement & Drawing Draw a slope route: the slope angle and elevations of each segment along the line; save it as a route if you wish. Two-point measurement (ruler): measure distance on the map. Slope and measurement routes can now be edited without data loss (edit / finish / save). Square, legible line labels; for slope, distance + degree, and they no longer grow when you zoom out. Area drawing: draggable corners, freehand finger drawing, tap to show/delete. Color and width selection when drawing a route. Location, GPS & Tools GPS robustness: alert when location is off/permission denied, refresh button, fast first fix, fallback to last known location. Coordinate format converter (MGRS / UTM / DMS / DDM / ED50) and search by DMS. Reset-to-north button. Updated translations in 31 languages, plus stability and performance improvements.

NEW FEATURES • Custom folder fields: Define your own form fields on a folder (text, number, date, yes/no, list). They appear automatically when adding a target, show in the details, and export as columns to SHP/CSV. • GIS UTM (Geology) export: Shapefile + CSV with UTM coordinates; ID/Zone/X/Y/Z + custom fields. Fully compatible with QGIS/ArcGIS. • SHP (Shapefile) export added. • Audio and video on targets: record or pick and play; add with a single tap from the target details. • GPX layer (multi-track): forestry grid/parcel GPX files now render correctly with each line separate; block numbers turn into editable targets. Show/hide/delete from Layers and Routes. • Route editing: Move and add points and edit the segments of imported or saved routes. • Large file support: GPX/KML files with thousands of points (high-volume files) now load smoothly, without freezing. DESIGN • Redesigned top bar. • Compact, colorful map buttons and simplified icons. • The target-chain section is now at the top and collapsible. • Enlarged add/edit folder screens. FIXES • Folder, color and other details are now preserved when moving or renaming a target. • Fixed photo breakage on targets that occurred across app updates. • GPX import and map improvements. • Full translations in 32 languages.

Performance improvements have been made. Bugs have been fixed.

Performance improvements have been made. Bugs have been fixed.

Performance improvements have been made. Bugs have been fixed. Selection in map layers has been fixed. The global coordinate search feature has been improved.

The file upload feature has been improved. Performance improvements have been made. Files containing thousands of points will upload without any issues.

Alpin Quest PRO – Outdoor GPS [8.0.10+2] New live coordinate panel: a small bar at the bottom-left of the map shows the MGRS and WGS84 of the point under the center crosshair, updating instantly as you pan and zoom. Projection mode now also displays WGS84 and ED50 coordinates alongside MGRS and DMS. Various stability improvements.

Alpine Quest PRO – VII [7.0.60+995] What's New & Improvements * Added search to the Targets tab: instantly find targets and folders by name. * Added search to the Routes tab: quickly locate routes by name. * The Targets tab now scrolls as one page, making large lists much easier to browse. * Prominent UTM/MGRS grid zones on the map: bold zone lines and large zone labels (e.g., 35T, 34S). Labels hide automatically when you zoom in. * Fixed an inaccurate location issue in DMS (degrees-minutes-seconds) coordinate search; now pinpoint-accurate. * Various stability and performance improvements. WORLDWIDE SUPPORT (32 LANGUAGES) Europe: Turkish, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Polish, Norwegian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Lithuanian, Romanian, Slovak, Slovene, Ukrainian. Asia & Pacific: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Indonesian, Malay, Thai, Filipino (Tagalog). Middle East & Central Asia: Arabic, Persian, Russian, Azerbaijani, Kazakh, Uzbek. Africa: Afrikaans.