# Gettysburg Driving Tour

> Interactive GPS-guided driving tour of Gettysburg battlefield with historical audio and video. (iPhone/iPad app by OnCell Systems.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gettysburg-driving-tour/id1141956682 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [OnCell Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/385287143)
- Category: Travel, Lifestyle
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 3.58/5 from 127 App Store ratings · 72 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 132 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-09-06
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gettysburg-driving-tour/id1141956682/reviews.md

## What is Gettysburg Driving Tour?

Drive through Gettysburg and into history with Gettysburg Tours. Watch live action battle scenes that help you imagine real events on Gettysburg’s open fields.  The Gettysburg Driving Tour App isn’t just a static map and pictures; it’s a fully immersive and interactive experience.  You MUST allow the app to track your location for the GPS triggers to work properly.  Press "Allow" when prompted after downloading the app.  
Your iPad or tablet must be cell data capable Or it must be a smart phone. WiFi only iPads will not work for the on-site gps tour.

At each of the National Park Service’s 16 Auto Tour Stops you can:

-Experience GPS triggered audio that plays automatically as you drive

-Watch battle videos specific to your location

-View custom maps

-See historically accurate and realistic paintings

-Get directions to the next stop

 You can zip through the park quickly by pausing at a limited number of key stops, or spend more time and experience all 16. It’s fun, flexible, and easy to use.  The audio in the app will trigger and play as you drive by historic battle fields.
Please note:

Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- GPS-triggered audio playback
- Location-specific battle videos
- Custom historical maps
- Historically accurate paintings
- Directions to tour stops
- Flexible tour options

## Chart rankings

- #76 in Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

## What do users think of Gettysburg Driving Tour?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Informative content
- 👍 GPS accuracy
- 👍 Automatic playback
- 👍 Good value for money
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Works well via Bluetooth
- 👍 Great for self-guided tours
- 👍 Informative narration
- 👍 Includes music
- 👍 Videos enhance experience
- 👍 Good for families
- 👍 Allows personalized pace

**Cons**

- 🐛 GPS issues
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- 🐛 No instructions
- 🐛 Poor directions
- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 Videos don't play
- 🐛 No sound
- 🐛 UI issues
- 🐛 Incompatible with older phones
- 🐛 Battery drain
- 🐛 Content is thin/minimal
- 🐛 Videos repeat
- 🐛 GPS accuracy issues
- 🐛 Manual playback needed
- 🐛 Confusing start point
- 🐛 GPS failed at key points
- 🐛 Videos wouldn't play in Gettysburg
- 🐛 GPS slightly off
- 🐛 Settings ribbon hidden
- 🐛 Annoying auto-play on open
- 🐛 Map difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Bluetooth not working
- 🐛 GPS not syncing
- 🐛 Content skipped
- 🐛 Videos awful/repetitive
- 🐛 Glitchy app
- 🐛 Not worth the cost
- 🐛 GPS not working correctly
- 🐛 Manual reset needed
- 🐛 Rushed through content
- 🐛 Audio CD better
- 🐛 GPS feature failed
- 🐛 No monologue at key sites
- 🐛 App didn't work at all
- 🐛 Content severely lacking
- 🐛 Turned around/off course

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App quits working halfway through
- Bluetooth does not work
- App will not play on car
- No sound from videos
- GPS feature failed
- Videos wouldn't play
- GPS not working correctly
- Bluetooth not connecting
- Videos did not play
- GPS tracking was poor
- Audio wouldn't play automatically
- GPS feature failed at key points
- Settings ribbon hid behind edge of iPhone X display
- App automatically tries to play video/audio on opening
- Video audio didn't work over Bluetooth
- Hard to navigate map with dense number of markers
- GPS not syncing
- App didn't work at all
- Content skipped
- Videos awful/repetitive
- Glitchy app
- GPS not working correctly
- Manual reset needed
- GPS feature failed

**Most requested features**

- CarPlay integration
- Dark mode option
- Ability to modify reviews

## Recent user reviews (10 of 72)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gettysburg-driving-tour/id1141956682/reviews.md

### 4/5 — No CarPlay

*2021-08-24, version 1.1.0*

Works ok. The info was well presented. However the experience could be greatly improved if the app supported CarPlay integration.

### 5/5 — Very informative, works well

*2021-07-18, version 1.1.0*

I was impressed with the details of information provided by the app. It also worked well with the gps on my phone, providing reminders of upcoming turns as well as info on the area we were driving through.

We didn't have enough time while on the drive to watch the videos provided for stops. I'm looking forward to watching them at home. 

This is my second review. In the first I thought I could not watch the videos at home, but that was not true. I can't seem to modify that review.

### 1/5 — Nothing GPS about this app

*2020-12-28, version 1.1.0*

Not worth the $9.99. Thought this was going to guide us through the park and direct us via GPS but it did not. It does provide an audio tour.

### 5/5 — Well done, worth the money

*2020-10-25, version 1.1.0*

The narration is excellent, and the app does all the work for you, aside from actually drive. I was very pleased, and it’s a third the price of the official app. Even includes some music to set the tone between stops. No complaints.

### 1/5 — I’m asking for my money back

*2020-08-23, version 1.1.0*

I’m asking for my money back on this app. The premise is good, but they are are effectively no instructions on how to use it and I found myself going around in circles because on many intersections there were no instructions given as to which direction to take. It’s unfortunate, because frankly for maybe 10 or 15 hours of additional work this application would work very well and be easy to use, but I wasted at least two hours in backtracking because of the poor directions.

### 1/5 — Bluetooth does not work

*2020-08-08, version 1.1.0*

App will not play on our car. Would like a refund as we were not able to use it all.

### 4/5 — Works well

*2020-08-06, version 1.1.0*

We used this on a day when the visitor’s center was closed due to the Coronavirus (Tues & Weds).  It worked well for the most part.  It narrated based on our GPS and we used it via Bluetooth so everyone could hear.  The only part that was very confusing was when heading towards stops 13 & 14, as you go through the visitors center parking area, it repeats the beginning narration. That made us think we made a wrong turn but eventually we saw on the app that was to be ignored.  We didn’t figure where to go after those stops but it was late in the day and it was our fault I’m sure.  I used this in an iPhone 11 so the X to close the videos was cut off at the top but if you know it’s there on the top right you could find it.  Was worth the money and was informative.  I’ll go back again some day & use it again and hopefully reach the end of the tour.

### 4/5 — Great app!

*2020-07-12, version 1.1.0*

This was a really great way to experience the route! The app automatically played at each stop making it super easy to use. It also gave you re-enactment videos at each stop on the route which got you into the experience. Highly recommend this!

### 1/5 — Just wouldn’t work

*2020-07-03, version 1.1.0*

We chose this app because of the good reviews. Unfortunately it quit working half way through and just wouldn’t play any of the recordings anymore. This happened several times and I finally gave up. We only got half way through the tour. I wish we had signed up for a guided tour. We would have learned soooo much more than the small amount of info provided by the first half of this tour.

### 4/5 — So Great (but out of date)

*2020-06-07, version 1.1.0*

This App is an amazing guide for touring Gettysburg! The content, audio narration and videos are superb! 

My main gripe is it’s not designed for the full iPhone range. If you’ve got an iPhone with a notch at the top, you know the pain of an app that isn’t designed to adapt to the screen. The “close” x for videos is cut off at the top of the screen making it hard to close the videos. The UI over all is poor, with bits of the content not moving when scrolling through the text on screen. Come on folks, make this app worthy of the content you’re putting out!

## Frequently asked questions about Gettysburg Driving Tour

### What does the Gettysburg Driving Tour app do?

This app provides an immersive and interactive driving tour of the Gettysburg battlefield. It uses GPS to trigger audio and video content specific to your location at historical auto tour stops, allowing you to experience the events of the battle as you drive.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include GPS-triggered audio that plays automatically, location-specific battle videos, custom historical maps, realistic paintings of battle scenes, and directions to the next tour stop. You can choose to visit all 16 auto tour stops or a select few.

### Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to download and use. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription fees.

### What are the compatibility requirements for this app?

Your device must be cell data capable or a smartphone. WiFi-only iPads or tablets will not work for the on-site GPS tour because a cellular data connection is required for the GPS triggers to function properly.

### How can I best use this app when visiting Gettysburg?

To get the most out of the app, ensure your device is cell data capable and allow location tracking when prompted. You can then drive through the park, and the app will automatically play relevant audio and video content at each of the 16 auto tour stops, providing an engaging historical experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.0.533 — 2026-05-27

Small bug fixes and improvements

### 9.0.460 — 2025-11-27

Small bug fixes and improvements

### 9.0.402 — 2025-08-23

Small bug fixes and improvements

### 9.0.392 — 2025-08-06

Small bug fixes and improvements

### 9.0.303 — 2025-01-21

Small bug fix

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