# GPSLocator: Run, Hike & Sail — Track your runs, hikes & sails > Offline GPS tracker for location, direction, speed, and route recording. (iPhone/iPad app by Ioannis Pinakoulakis.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpslocator-run-hike-and-sail/id380800734 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ioannis Pinakoulakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/380800737) - Category: Sports, Navigation - Price: Free (on sale, was $1.99) - Rating: 2.60/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 568 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 2 MB - Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Italian, Japanese, European Spanish, Swedish - Released: 2010-07-16 - Data updated: 2026-09-02 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpslocator-run-hike-and-sail/id380800734/reviews.md ## What is GPSLocator? Your data never leaves your phone. No ads. No subscriptions. No account. Real-time GPS tracking built for hikers, sailors, cyclists, and runners — with the precision and privacy that free apps can't offer. One-time purchase, yours forever. Real-Time GPS Dashboard Coordinates, speed, max speed, course, GPS + barometric altitude, and atmospheric pressure — all at a glance. Track Recording with Live Stats One-tap recording with live duration, distance, pace, average/max speed, and elevation gain/loss. Auto-saves every 30 seconds and recovers automatically after a crash. Route Planning & Navigation Build your own routes with named waypoints, then follow them live — with off-course (cross-track) distance, distance to the next waypoint, and automatic advance as you reach each one. Create, edit, and delete routes right on your phone. Live Activity & Dynamic Island Your stats stay visible on the Lock Screen — pause, resume, or stop without opening the app. Route Replay Relive any track with animated playback, scrubbable and adjustable from 0.5x to 8x speed. Compass & Maps A precise 16-point compass, plus standard, hybrid, and satellite maps with waypoints and elevation profiles. SOS & Safety Share your location by SMS in one tap, or trigger a loud distress siren in an emergency. Apple Health Integration Tracks save automatically as workouts — activity type detected on its own. Export & Share GPX and JSON export, compatible with every major mapping tool. 11 themes. 3 distance units. 9 languages. Zero data collected, ever. ## Key features - Locate current position - Determine heading direction - Monitor speed - Track movement - Share location via SMS/email - View tracked routes on map ## What do users think of GPSLocator? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Simple and easy to use - 🚀 Works without internet connection - 📍 Provides accurate GPS coordinates - 💡 Useful for emergency situations **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes or freezes on some devices - 🔋 High battery consumption - 🔍 Limited precision for some use cases - 💤 Lacks advanced features like compass or mapping **Commonly reported bugs** - Coordinates not accurate in certain areas - App crashes when changing settings **Most requested features** - Decimal degree coordinate display - Integration with navigation apps - Ability to share location with contacts - GPS signal strength indicator ## Recent user reviews (10 of 568) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpslocator-run-hike-and-sail/id380800734/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Nice but limited *2026-08-11, version 4.0.2* The app does what it says, but unfortunately, it does not support different coordinate systems. It would be handy if this could be selected in the settings. The hddd°mm.mmmm coordinate system is, however, very popular and widely used. I like to see added in settings if possible: 1- degrees and decimal minutes ex.: N 43° 19.0950′ E 011° 19.8240′ Noted as hddd°mm.mmmm′ 2- decimal degrees ex.:  N 43.31825° E 11.33040° Noted as DD.ddddd° It would make the app more versatile and more useful. Thank you. Thank you very much for the update 👍 Another nice feature would be, if you tap somewhere in the map view you see the coordinates of that place…☺️ ### 5/5 — The return of an old friend *2026-08-09, version 4.0.1* Great UI/UX revamp of a great app, well done. ### 5/5 — 😍🏃‍♀️love the new ui *2026-08-07, version 4.0.1* ❤️The new version is massively improved. Loved the new UI and the tracking functionality. I track my runs without sharing to the cloud apparently. 😍 ### 5/5 — UTILISSIMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *2018-12-26, version 3.0.5* Fantastica app!!!É utile per orientarsi e per capire dove si è!!!Grazie a voi che l'avete inventata!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ### 2/5 — It does work, but ... *2018-06-19* Not while on an aircraft, not reliably. I am at a loss to explain why. **Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback. One suggestion is to open it before going to airplane mode, otherwise the GPS is taking too much time to sync. If that does not work let me know. ### 5/5 — GPS locator *2017-12-12, version 3.0.5* Great app. I have no any problems with it. ### 5/5 — GPS *2017-07-02, version 3.0.5* Good for checking position ### 5/5 — Simplicity is a great key. *2017-03-24, version 3.0.5* Keep it simple and steady. ### 4/5 — Review *2017-02-04, version 3.0.5* Good ### 5/5 — Simply clever *2016-09-03, version 3.0.5* An easy software to read GPS coordinates and some information. Hope there would be more kinda things like Sun Rise/Sun Set, Compass, and more the regular GPS module has ## Frequently asked questions about GPSLocator ### What does this GPS app do? This app functions as a GPS locator that shows your current position, direction, and speed. It allows you to track your movements and share your location with others via SMS or email. A key feature is its ability to work without an internet connection for location sensing. ### Does this app require an internet connection? No, the core location sensing features of this app do not require an internet connection. An internet connection is only needed to display maps and advertisements. You can use its location, direction, and speed monitoring capabilities offline. ### How can I share my location with others? You can easily share your current location with friends and family directly from the app. The application allows you to send your location information via SMS or email without needing to exit the app. ### What kind of outdoor activities is this app suitable for? This app is designed for various outdoor activities including trekking, hiking, running, and sailing. Its offline capabilities make it ideal for situations where internet access might be unreliable or unavailable. ### Is this app free to use? Yes, this application is completely free to use. It is available for free on iPhone and does not require any payment to access its primary GPS tracking and location sharing features. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.0.5 — 2026-09-02 Route planning — Create, edit, and delete custom routes with named waypoints, saved on your device. Follow a route — Live guidance while navigating: cross-track error, distance to the next waypoint, and automatic advance as you pass each one. More apps — Discover other apps by the developer from the Settings screen. Additional translations across all 9 supported languages. Stability improvements. ### 4.0.4 — 2026-08-27 Minor updates and improvements. ### 4.0.3 — 2026-08-19 Added popup to see coordinates on a map ### 4.0.2 — 2026-08-11 New coordinates system ### 4.0.1 — 2026-07-29 Added health kit integration. Improved performance for long sessions. ## More apps by Ioannis Pinakoulakis - [iFlashlight Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iflashlight-pro/id392514814) - [Compus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compus/id396305029) - [Grabie Order Now](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grabie-order-now/id6760577135) All apps by Ioannis Pinakoulakis: https://appshunter.io/developer/380800737 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*