# GPSRecorder — GPS Tracker and recorder

> iPhone GPS tracker and recorder for location, movement, and geotagging. (iPhone/iPad app by C Godefroy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpsrecorder/id350158485 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [C Godefroy](https://appshunter.io/developer/349286215)
- Category: Navigation
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2010-01-14
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpsrecorder/id350158485/reviews.md

## What is GPSRecorder?

GPSRecorder turns your iPhone in a GPS tracker and recording device. Use it:
- to record your position,
- to record your moves, 
- to geotag your external pictures.

While recording, the app just gives you your current latitude, longitude, distance and duration of record.

You can afterwards review your previous tracks on your phone, including map, distance and speed travelled, or export one as a GPX file for use with other software (GPX is lingua franca for locations), for example for geotagging pictures taken with an external camera.

Continued use of Location Services running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life, so there is an economy mode that will only record notable changes (usually several kilometers away).

## Key features

- Record position and moves
- Geotag external pictures
- Review tracks on map
- Export tracks as GPX files
- Economy mode for battery saving

## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpsrecorder/id350158485/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App

*2017-01-31*

Great app for sending routes to google earth

### 1/5 — Crasher

*2015-02-08, version 5.0*

This app crashes on launch on my iPhone 4s running iOS 7.1.2. Very disappointing.

### 5/5 — I like

*2014-12-08*

I like that you can set the record accuracy and it saves battery life

### 2/5 — Sir

*2014-07-09*

This app works very nicely. I have used it to measure distances covered while riding my bike. It is easy to use and accurate.  Big problem, however, it drains the iPhone battery even when you think you have turned it off. I have now removed it from my phone and await fixing this fatal flaw.

### 1/5 — Pas de cache pas multitâche pas de mise à jour.

*2014-06-29, version 4.5.3*

Bonne application compatible iOS 5 mais je ponce que le développeur à oublié qu'il a des exigence ⚠ en ver nous il oublie ou ignore de mètre à jour cette app ! Esq elle n'ai pas rentable ? En fin je trouve dommage que l'appli ne fonction pas en multitâche et que les cartes ne sont pas stocker en CACHE !!! 
Le vites moyen n'ai pas précise +/- 40km
###
Pas de MAJ depuis plus de 10 mois 😡 . Prenez mon conseil n'acheter pas continuer votre chemin ... 🚀
###
Aucun maj depuis plus de 3 ans. 💩

### 3/5 — Could be better.

*2013-07-14*

1. Good for supporting running on background. 

2. Small enough.

3. GPS positioning ALWAYS running even if closed on background, which consumes the battery very fast till I remove this app from my iPhone. BIG BUG!!!

4. Could add color on the track based on speed.

### 2/5 — not so handy

*2012-08-23*

Pros:
- Works with HoudahGPS for geo tagging to photos.
- Inexpensive price.

Cons:
- Consumes battery so quickly. You can't use this app a day.
- Doesn't run on background. If do, GPSRecorder fails logging. Worse-more, sometime it keep running on some part so that it consumes battery. It never stops even terminating the app nor rebooting the iPhone.
- Graphics and UI are not fancy.

### 5/5 — Great app for geotagging my cameras photos

*2012-07-11, version 4.5.3*

Just run this app when u want to tag a shoot then import the session into Lightroom after importing your shoot.

### 2/5 — Kurz geht, länger nicht

*2012-07-02, version 4.5.3*

Bei meinen Kurzen einstündigen Fahrten mit dem Fahrrad in der Stadt, ging alles sehr gut. 
Bei den Motorrad Fahrten durch österreich hat er nach ein oder 2 h dann abgebrochen und man hat keine vernünftige Strecke hinbekommen. Schade, daher nur mittelmässige Punkte. 

Außerdem kann man keine Strecken importieren, die Fahrtzeit nur in Sekunden messen und keine Einstellungen vornehmen. Für mich nur 2 Sterne wert

### 4/5 — Nice :)

*2012-05-24*

Nice, simple and fast...
Many THX to author, but eat battery like a Boeing 747))

## Frequently asked questions about GPSRecorder

### What is GPSRecorder used for?

GPSRecorder is used to record your location and movements, and to geotag external pictures. You can review your past tracks on a map and export them as GPX files.

### How much does GPSRecorder cost?

GPSRecorder is a paid app priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### Does GPSRecorder have an economy mode?

Yes, GPSRecorder features an economy mode that records only notable changes in location to significantly decrease battery life during continuous use of Location Services.

### What devices does GPSRecorder support?

GPSRecorder is supported on iPhones. It was last updated on March 22, 2026, with version 6.1.

### What is the age rating for GPSRecorder?

GPSRecorder has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I use my recorded tracks with other software?

Yes, you can export your recorded tracks as GPX files. GPX is a standard format for location data, making it compatible with many other software applications.

### How often is GPSRecorder updated?

GPSRecorder was last updated on March 22, 2026, indicating ongoing development and support for the application.

### What do users like about GPSRecorder?

Based on its rating of 5.0 stars from 1 rating, users likely appreciate its core functionality for tracking and recording GPS data accurately and its utility for geotagging.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.1 — 2026-03-22

Modernised interface to better accommodate different screen sizes
Code improvements to handle persistent position saving

### 6.0 — 2024-11-21

In this version, I have updated the user interface to adapt to the sizes of new iPhones, corrected many interface issues that appeared with newer iOS versions.
I have removed some export options which are no longer usable.

### 5.0 — 2014-11-01

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

A much needed update for my very first app that did't get any attention for… oh no, I'm ashamed to say it.

Many corrected bugs. New sizes and iPhone 7.

### 4.5.3 — 2011-06-24

Corrected a bug when creating a new, and deleting a track: points were kept in the database, which can cause errors on new tracks.

To fully correct the bug, you'll need to reset the database using one of these how to:
- plug your iPhone and launch iTunes on your computer. Access the apps tab of your iPhone and access the shared documents part. Select GPSRecorder and delete the database called gps.sqlite. It will be recreated next time you start the app.
- delete the app from your iPhone and reinstall it from iTunes.

### 4.5.2 — 2010-09-14

Corrected two bugs:
- one with exporting with everytrail or trailmapping
- one in German, spanish and dutch with export to HoudahGps/HoudahGeo

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