# GPS Stone — GPX Recorder for Your Trips

> Records and exports GPS trips in GPX format for analysis and tagging. (iPhone/iPad app by Francois Lamboley.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-stone/id328171271 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Francois Lamboley](https://appshunter.io/developer/404431771)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-09-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-stone/id328171271/reviews.md

## What is GPS Stone?

GPS Stone records and exports all your trips to your main computer for geo-tagging/photo-tagging or trip management.

Follow your trip on the map in real time, or use the detailed view with the current speed, average speed, altitude, traveled distance, position accuracy, direction, and more!

Once back home, review where you have been at a given time, and for how long. It also works for sport activities, cycling, car, trekking…

Additionally, GPS Stone can export the trip you've recorded in the standard GPX format. See your trip on Google Earth, or compatible software such as Atom GPS for PC or HoudaGeo for Mac.

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GPS Stone Trip Recorder can:
• Record and date your trip
• Show live path on the map
• Auto-restart recording after a phone call
• View your instant, max, and average speed
• Compass
• Delete and rename any trip
• Units: mph or km/h
• Send GPX by mail

Note: This application use background mode, continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- Record and date trips
- Live path tracking on map
- Auto-restart recording
- View speed, altitude, distance
- Export trips in GPX format
- Send GPX via email

## Recent user reviews (10 of 52)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-stone/id328171271/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Super

*2024-08-22*

Appli minimaliste mais suffisante et simple

### 5/5 — Great app

*2022-03-28*

I have used this to capture data for GIS

A very useful app

### 4/5 — Excellent enregistreur GPS

*2021-05-09*

Simple et fonctionnel. Peu gourmand en énergie. Idéal pour mémoriser les parcours de rando. 
Seul défaut : des coupures d’enregistrements non désirées qui tronquent la trace souhaitée. Une modification pour éviter cela est indispensable. 
Pour le reste : bravo !

### 1/5 — Not happy.

*2019-03-13*

Rip off.

### 1/5 — Problème

*2016-10-30*

J'ai un problème avec cette application qui ne fonctionne pas elle bug!!!!!

**Developer response:** Bonjour. L'application a été mise à jour et devrait fonctionner correctement.

### 1/5 — Inutilisable

*2016-08-28*

L'application est inutilisable. J'arrive à lancer l'enregistrement gps mais après plus rien n'est utilisable ! Parfois à l'ouverture rien est utilisable ! En plus elle ne s'adapte pas au format de l'iPhone 6... Dommage.

**Developer response:** Bonjour. L'application a été mise à jour et devrait fonctionner correctement.

### 1/5 — Not operating properly

*2016-07-22*

This app doesn't allowing me to stop recording as once start recording then not getting any option to stop recording and can't use the app further. Really disappoint that for this app i have paid money and really annoyed that when wanted to use it didn't get help from it. Really disappointing and would not preferred anyone to go with it.

**Developer response:** Hello, the App has been updated and now works well with current iOS versions.

### 1/5 — Don't buy

*2016-07-13*

Eats the battery
Application freezes

**Developer response:** Hello, the App has been updated and now works well with current iOS versions.

### 2/5 — Freezes every time I stop recording

*2016-04-24*

The app recorded the trip but failed to stop recording it. When I press the pause or the stop button the app freezes and doesn't work anymore.

**Developer response:** Hello, the App has been updated and now works well with current iOS versions.

### 1/5 — Nicht kaufen!

*2015-10-03*

App hängt nach dem Start. Funktioniert nicht auf iPhone 5s

**Developer response:** Hello, the App has been updated and now works well with current iOS versions.

## Frequently asked questions about GPS Stone

### What is GPS Stone?

GPS Stone is a navigation app that records and exports your trips in the standard GPX format. It allows you to track your journey in real-time and review past activities with detailed metrics.

### Does GPS Stone have ads?

No, GPS Stone does not contain advertisements. It is a free application that offers its core functionality without any ad interruptions.

### What devices does GPS Stone support?

GPS Stone is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to run on Apple's mobile operating systems.

### How often is GPS Stone updated?

The latest version of GPS Stone is 4.7, and it was last updated on August 7, 2022. This indicates a history of updates, though the frequency may vary.

### Can GPS Stone be used for sports activities?

Yes, GPS Stone is suitable for various sport activities such as cycling, trekking, and car trips. It provides detailed metrics relevant to these activities.

### What is the age rating for GPS Stone?

GPS Stone has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for a wide range of users. This rating suggests it contains no mature content.

### How does GPS Stone export trip data?

GPS Stone exports trip data in the standard GPX format, which can be easily shared via email. This format is compatible with software like Google Earth and other geo-tagging applications.

### What information does GPS Stone display during a trip?

During a trip, GPS Stone displays real-time data including current speed, average speed, altitude, traveled distance, position accuracy, and direction. It also features a compass.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.7.1 — 2026-05-15

App has been rebuilt with the latest toolchain.

### 4.7 — 2022-08-07

Add an option to warn before stopping or pausing the recording.

*** This will be the last update of this version GPS Stone! Only the other one will continue to receive updates.

### 4.6.2 — 2020-12-04

General stability enhancements

### 4.6.1 — 2020-10-28

Fix bug where exported GPX had same lat and long
Always show blue bar when app is recording in the bg
Fix crash on iOS 9 and 10

### 4.6 — 2020-10-09

GPS Stone was updated for new devices.

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## More apps by Francois Lamboley

- [GPS Body Paint](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-body-paint/id325535490)
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All apps by Francois Lamboley: https://appshunter.io/developer/404431771

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