# Handy GPS lite

> Outdoor GPS navigation for sports, with waypoint and tracklog recording. (iPhone/iPad app by Anthony Dunk.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-gps-lite/id801877986 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Anthony Dunk](https://appshunter.io/developer/704471943)
- Category: Sports, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-01-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-gps-lite/id801877986/reviews.md

## What is Handy GPS lite?

The perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure. Seek, find, record and return home with Handy GPS.
This app is a real navigation tool designed for outdoors sports like hiking, bushwalking, mountain biking, kayaking and trail riding. It allows you to work in UTM or lat/lon coordinates.

Note: This version of the app is limited to storing 3 waypoints and 40 tracklog points. The paid version does not have these limits.

Features:

* View your current location in UTM or Lat/Lon formats.
* Record and/or manually enter waypoints.
* Goto a waypoint.
* Record a track log.
* Show your current location, waypoints and tracklogs on a map.
* Export waypoints and tracklogs to a KML file for viewing in Google Earth, or to a GPX file.
* Import KML or GPX files and view in the app.
* Email your current location to a friend.
* Odometer to keep track of how far you've gone.
* Magnetic compass.
* Supports both metric and US/imperial units.
* Supports datums WGS84, GDA94, AGD66 and AGD84. (Use WGS84 for NAD83)
* Can show your current location as an MGRS grid ref (WGS84 only).
* Optional walk timer.

Additional features only available in the paid version include:
* Use of custom datums (e.g. ED50, SAD69, OSGB36, etc)
* Elevation profile.
* Compute sun rise and set times.
* Unlimited waypoints and tracklog points.
* Offline map support.

Disclaimer: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. To save battery power you can close the app from the task manager. The developer accepts no responsibility for you getting lost while using this app.

## Key features

- View location in UTM or Lat/Lon
- Record and enter waypoints
- Goto waypoints
- Record track logs
- Display location, waypoints, and tracklogs on map
- Export/Import KML/GPX files
- Magnetic compass

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-gps-lite/id801877986/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Yeah, good

*2019-03-31*

Oh look, it’s pretty ugly but it seems to work really well. I have used it a few times for work and it seems to do what I need.

**Developer response:** You can turn on the pebble background to make it look a bit nicer. This is an option on the Settings > General page in the app.

### 1/5 — Not accurate

*2019-02-23*

It is not giving accurate drid ref,, not able to change zone.. worst

**Developer response:** The paid version supports other map datums.

### 4/5 — Не плохо

*2014-06-05, version 1.17*

Есть над чем работать, но в целом можно пользоваться

### 5/5 — Отлично

*2014-05-18, version 1.17*

Очень понравилась возможность видеть точность позиционирования

## Frequently asked questions about Handy GPS lite

### What are the limitations of Handy GPS lite?

Handy GPS lite is limited to storing 3 waypoints and 40 tracklog points. For unlimited storage and additional features like offline maps, consider the paid version.

### Does Handy GPS lite have ads?

No, Handy GPS lite is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted navigation experience during outdoor activities.

### What coordinate systems does Handy GPS lite support?

Handy GPS lite supports UTM or Lat/Lon formats, along with datums WGS84, GDA94, AGD66, and AGD84. It can also display MGRS grid references.

### Can I export my routes from Handy GPS lite?

Yes, you can export your recorded waypoints and tracklogs to KML files for viewing in Google Earth or GPX files for use in other applications.

### What devices is Handy GPS lite compatible with?

Handy GPS lite is available for iPhone and iPod devices, as indicated by its supported devices list.

### How often is Handy GPS lite updated?

The latest version, 14.2, was released on December 20, 2025, indicating recent development activity for the application.

### What is the age rating for Handy GPS lite?

Handy GPS lite has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for users aged nine and older.

### Can Handy GPS lite be used offline?

The lite version of Handy GPS does not explicitly mention offline map support. Offline map capabilities are listed as an additional feature in the paid version.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 14.2 — 2025-12-20

Fixed an issue which was preventing the track log from being reliably recorded when the screen was off.

### 12.9 — 2025-11-17

Show "Email current data" menu option in Lite version.

### 12.8 — 2025-09-23

Updated to support iOS 26

### 12.5 — 2025-08-05

Open map at last known location if no GPS fix. Show current waypoint at top of waypoint list.

### 12.0 — 2025-01-19

Improved page layouts on larger phone screens.

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