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Bad Elf GPS

Bad Elf GPS

by Bad Elf, LLC

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101 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 21, 2010
  • January 7, 2021

Developer

Bad Elf, LLC
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Manage your Bad Elf GPS accessory. Check hardware health, view GPS data, transfer trip logs, and update firmware. Enhances location services for iOS devices.

✓Check hardware health
✓View GPS data
✓Transfer trip logs
✓Install firmware updates
✓Enhance iOS location services
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Bad Elf GPS. Based on 19 reviews and a 4.4/5 average, it highlights the 10 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 🎯Accurate GPS positioning without cellular dependency
  • ⚡Fast satellite acquisition and lock
  • 🔧Reliable hardware that lasts years
  • 📱Works seamlessly with compatible mapping apps
  • 🛰️Excellent satellite visibility display
  • 💪Strong offline GPS capability
  • 🎨Intuitive and simple user interface
  • 🏥Responsive and helpful customer support
  • 🔋Long battery life
  • 📊Useful data logging and track recording

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent app crashes across iOS versions
  • 📶Stale data display in app interface
  • 🔄Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
  • ⚠️No offline base maps in app
  • 🗺️Limited map functionality without third-party apps
  • 🔌Outdated Mini-B USB connector
  • ⏱️App becomes slow and unresponsive
  • 🔥High CPU usage causing device overheating
  • 🚫Product discontinuation without notice
  • 📉App not updated in years despite iOS changes
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What's New in Bad Elf GPS

3.3.6

January 7, 2021

Fixed bug preventing new track logs from appearing in track log list.

User reviews

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App and device are rock solid

This app and my Bad Elf GPS Pro is wonderful. I like tracking my hikes for when I take photos. It’s helpful to sync the GPS data to the photos to show locations. Great when you want to remember that one spot and for populating various metadata. Device and app haven’t changed in years but they got it right the first time and doesn’t need to. Both are reliable and intuitive.
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Legit CryptLegit Crypt

GPS Pro+ is discontinued

When I was searching for an additional GOS unit, I was surprised to discover the GPS Pro+ was discontinued in favor of a replacement (“Flex”) — that retails about twice the price — I cannot recommend it. The closest functional and price replacement is the “Dual.”

I was an early adopter to the Bad Elf system, and I was saddened to find it was unceremoniously dropped from all the usual retailers and its own website.
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flitetymflitetym

Works without internet?

Apparently not. Other than graph showing satellites no way to tell. Till you don’t have a signal. I was at Yellowstone and had no signal so I plugged in myBad Elf and. Nothing. Blue dot was flashing but without a base map not much help. Any hand held gps give you a signal without internet, but you have to revert to an inconvenient paper map. What good is bad elf if it doesn’t display a base map. Disappointed not what it is claimed to be.
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Bad Elf GPS Pro

I've had it for years. I keep it in my Jeep, connected to my LiFePO4 off grid power system. Folks who are in my Jeep are welcome to pair to it. It blows Apple GPS out of the water because no cell tower dependancy!
donmontalvodonmontalvo

Still a great GPS device after all these years, with a useful nice app.

Thanks BadElf!
AnafiAI_ownerAnafiAI_owner
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

13 issues

App crashes on startup with iOS 8.3+

Bug

Firmware update hangs indefinitely

Bug

Stale cached data prevents control functionality

Bug

Track logging fails to activate despite appearing to work

Bug

Barometer readings not displayed correctly

Bug

WAAS/SBAS toggle has no effect

Bug

Satellite count discrepancies between device and app

Bug

App forces re-download of all trips when deleting individual trips

Bug

Map views show no overlay in trip detail

Bug

Intermittent position data sharing with third-party apps

Bug

App crashes when naming recorded tracks

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Recording at rates above 1Hz with POI causes download failure

Bug

Landscape mode not functioning in GPS screen

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Requested Features

10 requests

Offline base map display

Feature

UTM coordinate display option

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Improved Bluetooth reliability

Feature

Modern USB-C connector

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Satellite status information in main app view

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Better trip organization and sorting

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POI saving without track recording

Feature

Dark mode support

Feature

Integrated GoBackPro functionality

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Firmware update progress indicator

Feature

FAQ

What does the Bad Elf GPS app do?

This utility app allows owners of Bad Elf GPS accessories to monitor their hardware's health, view the GPS data it's receiving, manage and view trip logs, and install firmware updates. It enhances the GPS capabilities of your iOS device.

What are the key features of the Bad Elf GPS app?

Key features include checking the health of your Bad Elf GPS hardware, viewing real-time GPS data, transferring and viewing trip logs, and installing firmware updates for your accessory. It ensures your GPS accessory is functioning optimally.

Is the Bad Elf GPS app free to use?

Yes, the Bad Elf GPS app is free to download and use. It serves as a management tool for your Bad Elf GPS accessory.

What devices is the Bad Elf GPS app compatible with?

The app is designed for use with Bad Elf GPS accessories, which connect to iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad devices via the 30-pin dock connector, Lightning connector, or Bluetooth. The GPS data is usable by all location-based iOS applications.

How does this app improve my device's GPS?

This app allows you to manage and update your high-performance Bad Elf GPS accessory, ensuring it provides accurate location data. The GPS data from the accessory is then usable by any location-based app on your iOS device.