# GPS Kit - Offline GPS Tracker — The original GPS app

> Offline GPS tracker for outdoor adventures and professional use. (iPhone/iPad app by Garafa, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-kit-offline-gps-tracker/id287909017 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Garafa, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284829377)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 362 App Store ratings · 542 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-02-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-kit-offline-gps-tracker/id287909017/reviews.md

## What is GPS Kit?

- 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

## Key features

- Offline mapping with no data connection required
- Waypoint management with photos and notes
- Supports KML, KMZ, and GPX data import/export
- Customizable dashboard with various parameters
- Real-time navigation to waypoints
- Weather stations for point forecasts (U.S. only)

## Chart rankings

- #178 in Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

## What do users think of GPS Kit?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Accurate GPS tracking
- 🗺️ Excellent offline map caching
- 💡 Comprehensive feature set
- 👍 Useful for outdoor activities
- 🚀 Stable and reliable

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs with recent iOS updates
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🚧 Outdated user interface
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and learning curve
- ⚠️ Lack of developer support and updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when importing/exporting data
- Inaccurate speed and distance tracking
- Disappearing waypoints and tracks
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Improved map rendering and zooming
- Customizable dashboard and data fields
- Ability to import/export GPX files
- Waypoint and route sharing features
- Altitude profile and elevation data

## Recent user reviews (10 of 542)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-kit-offline-gps-tracker/id287909017/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app.

*2026-07-28, version 8.0.4*

I’ve been using this app for 12 years because it has been accurate and I can open the file that is produced in Google Earth.

### 1/5 — Yet another abandoned App

*2026-06-11, version 8.0.4*

Yet another loser developer who has abandoned the app and his customers!

### 3/5 — Kuringa

*2026-05-22, version 8.0.4*

Coutinho

### 3/5 — No Longer Works Properly on IPhone

*2026-05-14, version 8.0.4*

Great app, I have been using it for years but the photo feature no longer works properly with the newly updated iPhone which really reduces the functionality of that app.

### 2/5 — Kamera özelliği çalışmıyor

*2026-04-29, version 8.0.4*

Nokta üzerinde fotoğraf çekmek istediğinde programdan atıyor.

### 1/5 — Actualizar

*2026-02-01, version 8.0.4*

Se necesita actualización, se activa la cámara GPS y se cierra el aplicativo.

### 5/5 — Review from snowmobiling

*2026-01-25, version 8.0.4*

App is awesome I have used it for years.  Simple to use works off line amazing bang for your buck.  However for some reason I cannot add a picture to location any longer since I updated my phone.  It worked flawless with my iPhone 12 but not my new 16.  If anyone knows how to fix that this is my only gripe.

### 4/5 — Actualización IOS 26

*2026-01-14, version 8.0.4*

La app es práctica y fácil de utilizar, pero cada que existe una actualización en iOS la app deja de ser funcional… ATENCIÓN A ESO

### 2/5 — Review

*2025-11-09, version 8.0.4*

My camera doesn’t work when I’m in side the app trying to take pictures, I use iPhone 11

### 5/5 — Whoever Wrote this App is a Coding Genius

*2025-09-21, version 8.0.4*

I’ve been using this app since 2011 back when I was in high school. Even though I’ve switched to a combination of WorkOutDoors and Gaia GPS, this app still has a lot of my old trails saved. Every year, I expect it to stop working, but amazingly it still works just as well as in 2011. This is despite not having been updated in 8 years and still using an iOS 6 era interface. I don’t know how the developer wrote such a stable app, but this is clearly the work of a genius.

## Frequently asked questions about GPS Kit

### What does GPS Kit do?

GPS Kit is a comprehensive GPS system designed for outdoor activities. It allows users to track their location, navigate to waypoints, and manage their outdoor data even without a cell signal. It offers features like offline mapping, waypoint creation with photos and notes, and data export/import.

### What are the key features of GPS Kit?

Key features include offline mapping, the ability to add photos and notes to waypoints, various data export and import options (KML, KMZ, GPX), a customizable dashboard displaying numerous parameters, and real-time navigation to waypoints using a compass. It also offers U.S. weather stations for point forecasts.

### How much does GPS Kit cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There is no mention of free trials, subscriptions, or in-app purchases for core functionality, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### Is GPS Kit compatible with my device?

The description mentions it is an iPhone app and utilizes iPhone sensors. It specifically notes magnetic compass functionality for iPhone 3GS, 4, and iPad. For full compatibility details, users should check the app store listing for their specific device model and iOS version.

### What are common use cases for GPS Kit?

This app is ideal for a wide range of outdoor activities such as hiking, hunting, camping, skiing, cycling, geocaching, mountain biking, motorcycling, off-roading, and fishing. It's beneficial for anyone needing reliable navigation and location tracking in remote or backcountry areas.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.0.4 — 2019-02-11

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

### 8.0 — 2017-08-30

- updated to 64 bit
- updated for modern screen sizes
- fixed weather stations
- fixed sharing

### 7.0.1 — 2014-01-15

Full screen bug fixed.
Map details bug fixed.

7.0 - All new update for iOS 7!

### 7.0 — 2013-12-23

All new update for iOS 7!

### 6.6 — 2013-08-29

- Bug fixes

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