# LeadNav GPS — Offroad GPS & Team Tracking > Off-grid GPS navigation, mission planning, and team coordination for professionals and adventurers. (iPhone/iPad app by LeadNav Systems LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leadnav-gps/id708869281 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [LeadNav Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/708869284) - Category: Navigation, Sports - Price: $19.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.80/5 from 106 App Store ratings · 87 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 37 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-10-01 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leadnav-gps/id708869281/reviews.md ## What is LeadNav GPS? Mission Planning, Coordination, Communication and GPS Navigation for those who Work and Play "Off the Grid" Built by operators for operators, with decades of experience leading technology innovation in the field. Focused on mobility into dismounted foot patrol operations, LEADNAV currently provides full mission packages in the form of Software, Hardware, Training and Consulting for those operating in some of the harshest conditions and environments imaginable. Used by many, to include off-roaders, security and response teams and other Professional Organizations World Wide! More Powerful than any other GPS on the Market! Features: • Plan, Organize, Coordinate and Execute Trips, Events and other Professional Operations. • Create or Import Collections of Routes, Tracks, and Markers for different events. (Baja 1000 2019, Mining Expedition 2020) • Share individual Routes, Tracks, and Markers amongst your Team or Group. • Easy to use point to point Route Planning Interface. Plan your route and go! • Drop audible warnings and non-audible Serpentine points to keep you on track. • Record tracks to display where you have been. So you can hit the trail again or find your way back. You can also convert your tracks to routes. Track Stats for each trip. • Highly advanced Team Location Tracking over cellular, WiFi, or vehicle-mounted satellite internet like Starlink — keep your team's live positions flowing far off the grid. • Reverse your routes. Hike to the top and then reverse the route to hike back down! • Drop Markers to identify places of interest or to document the experience as you go. Vehicle, rally point, boat dock, deer, or anything else you want to find again. • System functions on the GPX file standard • Free online Map Sources include USGS Satellite, USGS Topo and Open Street Map • Support of offline mapping options like MBTiles and overlays with our Pro Pack subscription and contracted services. • Subscriptions allow access to additional features and maps (ESRI World Imagery, ESRI Street, ESRI Terrain, Open Cycle Map and Open Cycle Map Outdoors), and access to your own URL entry (Part of the Pro Subscription). Create, cache, and delete maps with your custom URLs. *Maps subject to change by the providers • Offline Mapping for areas with no cellular coverage. (yearly subscriptions) Select and store desired areas of the map for offline use. Download those maps before you go in the field! • Compatible with Bluetooth headsets and speakers for eyes free navigation. Throw your device in your pack and GO! • Voice Prompts automatically adjust for the current speed. Siri now reads the waypoint label names as you navigate. "Big freaking rock on the left!" Get creative with the names to make the most out of your experience. • Automatically adjusts your audible (Red) Turn Warning and (Blue) Waypoint Proximity rings based off of your current speed. Giving you the information you need when you need it. Audio Guidance Examples: "Slight Left in 450 meters" ...... "Slight Left" "Danger in 500 meters" ....... "Danger" _______________________________ Additional In-App Purchases: (See website for all subscription details) - Advanced Pack Subscription (recommended for those on foot covering smaller areas) - Pro Pack Subscription (recommended for those in vehicles covering larger areas or needing our more pro level features listed on our website) - Recon Markers - Hunting Markers - Aviation Markers Note: • This is a high powered GPS device and requires power connectivity for prolonged use in the field. • Mobile devices that are WiFi only do not come with an internal GPS. An external GPS will need to be used along with the application. • The capability to save satellite maps/imagery to your device for "off the grid" use is an outside service and requires a yearly Subscription Battery Life Disclaimer: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. ## Key features - Mission planning and coordination - Offline mapping and navigation - Team location tracking - Route creation and sharing - Audible and visual warnings - Track recording and analysis - GPX file support ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $19.99. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Satellite Group Tracking | $149.99 | per month | | Entry License | $69.99 | per year | | Pro License | $249.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Pro Pack Subscription (1 Year) | $249.99 | one-time | | Hunting Markers | $4.99 | one-time | | Aviation Markers | $4.99 | one-time | | Recon Markers | $4.99 | one-time | | Advanced Pack (1Year Subscription) - Map to Advanced Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time | | Map to Pro Upgrade | $199.99 | one-time | | Advanced Subscription (1 Year) | $69.99 | one-time | | Advanced to Pro Upgrade | $179.99 | one-time | ## Chart rankings - #59 in Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store) - #167 in Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store) ## What do users think of LeadNav GPS? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🗺️ Excellent for off-road navigation - 🏎️ Ideal for racing (Baja, KOH, etc.) - 📍 Precise waypoint marking and voice text - 🚀 Game changer for pre-running - 👍 Versatile for various outdoor adventures - 💡 Powerful route creation and import - ✅ Indispensable asset for off-roaders - 🌟 Incredible capabilities for exploration - 💯 Hands-free operation with voice cues - ✅ Reliable offline map usage - 👍 Easy to use for experienced users - ✅ Highly customizable maps - ⭐ Best GPS app on the market - ✅ Continuous improvement and updates - ✅ Great for hunting and exploring - ✅ Streamlined and user-friendly UI - ✅ Makes complex trails easy to navigate - ✅ Top-notch customer service and support - ✅ Valuable tool at a fraction of hardware cost **Cons** - 💰 High cost for subscriptions/features - 📉 Map quality downgraded over time - 🐛 Subscription renewal issues - 🐛 Restore purchases not working - 🐛 Files deleted upon app reinstallation - 🐛 No multi-file upload - 🐛 Low-resolution offline maps - 🐛 Tile-by-tile map download - 🔋 Battery draining issues - 🗂️ Files not in alphabetical order - ❓ Pro licensing unclear - ❓ License not recognized on new devices - 😵 Difficult to get the hang of for beginners - 💸 Waste of money for some users - ❌ App doesn't work offline as expected - 💰 High cost for offline maps ($250/year) - 🔄 Bait and switch with map upload features - 📍 Inaccurate location reporting - 🗑️ Garbage app for some users - 😵 Poor UX design - 💸 Cost has tripled for map usage - 🚫 No metric units - ❌ No way to contact developers easily - ❓ Application not working in certain regions (KSA) - 💰 Pro pack expensive ($150/year) - 💸 App trying to nickel and dime users - ❓ Add-ons not purchasable - ❓ Support link not working - 📉 UI is slightly outdated - 💥 App crashing/dumping out - ❓ Price and add-ons not worth it **Commonly reported bugs** - Subscription renewal issues - Restore purchases not working - App shuts down when opening tracks - App dumping out when plotting routes - Add-ons not purchasable - Support link not working - Location inaccurate - Battery draining even after force closing - License not recognized on new devices **Most requested features** - Option to disable confirmation notifications for edits for a period - Alphabetical order for collections/files - Call out waypoints in advance - iCloud Sync - Apple CarPlay Support - More user training videos - Dark mode option - Advanced analytics dashboard - Ability to upload multiple files at once - Download off-road maps along the route - Ability to download maps for offline use without high cost - Support for metric units - Easier way to contact developers - Photos for markers - Custom names for downloaded areas - Smaller on-screen buttons (zoom, speed) - Hide unnecessary UI elements by tapping map - Dark mode ## Recent user reviews (10 of 87) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leadnav-gps/id708869281/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Se ocupa español *2026-04-19, version 6.32* Esta bien solo se ocupa la traducción ### 4/5 — Editing option *2026-03-20* I wish while you’re editing, that instead of getting a confirmation notification for each edit, that you could say don’t ask for the next five minutes. ### 5/5 — Off-road racing *2026-03-05* This application is a game changer and we have been using it for many years in Off-road Racing. Being able to drop a waypoint and voice text what we want it to say makes pre-running way more effective while allowing us to race faster, knowing that we have detailed Way points talking to us along the entire course! ### 5/5 — The One and Only *2025-10-27, version 6.31* Continues to be an exceptional app race after race in Baja. ### 5/5 — Simple & Powerful *2025-06-03* This platform has been my go-to for years now. Plenty of tutorials that show how to create routes on Google Earth, convert those routes, and import them into LeadNav. You get a lot for the basic app, with plenty of added conveniences with the upgraded versions that make route editing fast. ### 5/5 — Awesome App! *2025-05-27* This app has been awesome to use for off-roading but also for other outdoor adventures! ### 5/5 — Best Off Road GPS app *2025-03-25, version 6.21* Running this app for baja racing and it is incredibly amazing. Best there isz ### 1/5 — Many issues, high cost, low value, look elsewhere *2025-02-10* Original review: Among the many flaws of this overpriced app, that should have been addressed years ago, two of the most annoying ones are related to the renewal of your annual subscription and to the overall value of the subscription. 1. Annual renewal: You will be charged but the renewal will not appear on the app and none of the purchases will show as active. Using the “restore purchases” function does nothing in most cases. Over the years, as I renewed the subscription, I have had to delete the app completely from all my devices. This means that all files are deleted as well. You will need to do a fresh download of the app after which you will have to reupload all your files again. This process takes forever as there is no way to upload multiple files at once. 2. Value: the satellite maps were downgraded over the years from high resolution to low resolution maps as the developer switched map vendors. While the maps were downgraded, the cost not only did not go down it actually went up. The advanced package turned into nothing more than a low res off line maps download with no other features. It is outrageous that for the cost of the advanced package you get so little. You cannot even download off road maps along the route. You have to go tile by tile to download these low res maps. Comparing to other off road navigation apps, the cost is super high and the value is super questionable App owner response: “LEADNAV is the professional GPS interface that we needed and dedicated to our smaller group professionals” What??? What does it even mean? Where is this statement in the app description prior to purchasing? Professionals at what? Evidently the owner works with a small group of subscribers and is committed to making the group smaller, much smaller. As far as the rest of the response goes: none of my other off road apps ever had any issues when the subscriptions renews but I guess it’s easy to put it on apple. Also, thanks for advising me to backup my files, seriously??? The downgrade in maps’ quality is mentioned in other reviews. **Developer response:** Sorry you are unhappy with subscription handling and/or the costs. All subscriptions are handled via Apple and your Apple account and all subscriptions and activations are shown on your device under subscriptions under your account, under device Settings. This is where Apple shows and handles everything you have active. I am aware of the Restore issues but as we are limited to requiring Apple to handle all subscription and activations, this has been an ongoing issue as we also allow our teams and groups to spread a single subscription across many devices. Once activated on each device initially though, it will renew fine through Apples servers…but yes it has been an ongoing battle so hopefully we can improve it more. However, backing up all Collections and GPS files outside each device to somewhere like DropBox is highly advised and only importing what you need for a trip. Like any GPS unit it is good practice to backup and store your GPS files off the device and bring in only what you need. Mapping has not diminished whatsoever…as ESRI World Imagery is well beyond and a big upgrade from what we ran in the past. It’s what we established and utilize in the military. So I am not sure what you are looking at there but you also still have Custom URL input available which essentially allows you to utilize any map type in the world… We, unlike every other trail app out there, do not cloud collect, store or make a living selling your data… LEADNAV is the professional GPS interface that we needed and dedicated to our smaller group professionals. Without selling your data like these others out there…it is priced well below where it needs to be for me to single handedly maintain such a capability as a professional GPS unit interface for these groups. Appreciate your use over the years and feedback Thank you Damian ### 1/5 — Many issues, high cost, low value *2025-01-21* Among the many flaws of this overpriced app, that should have been addressed years ago, two of the most annoying ones are related to the renewal of your annual subscription and to the overall value of the subscription. 1. Annual renewal: You will be charged but the renewal will not appear on the app and none of the purchases will show as active. Using the “restore purchases” function does nothing in most cases. Over the years, as I renewed the subscription, I have had to delete the app completely from all my devices. This means that all files are deleted as well. You will need to do a fresh download of the app after which you will have to reupload all your files again. This process takes forever as there is no way to upload multiple files at once. 2. Value: the satellite maps were downgraded over the years from high resolution to low resolution maps as the developer switched map vendors. While the maps were downgraded, the cost not only did not go down it actually went up. The advanced package turned into nothing more than a low res off line maps download with no other features. It is outrageous that for the cost of the advanced package you get so little. You cannot even download off road maps along the route. You have to go tile by tile to download these low res maps. Comparing to other off road navigation apps, the cost is super high and the value is super questionable **Developer response:** Sorry you are unhappy with subscription handling and/or the costs. All subscriptions are handled via Apple and your Apple account and all subscriptions and activations are shown on your device under subscriptions under your account, under device Settings. This is where Apple shows and handles everything you have active. I am aware of the Restore issues but as we are limited to requiring Apple to handle all subscription and activations, this has been an ongoing issue as we also allow our teams and groups to spread a single subscription across many devices. Once activated on each device initially though, it will renew fine through Apples servers…but yes it has been an ongoing battle so hopefully we can improve it more. However, backing up all Collections and GPS files outside each device to somewhere like DropBox is highly advised and only importing what you need for a trip. Like any GPS unit it is good practice to backup and store your GPS files off the device and bring in only what you need. Mapping has not diminished whatsoever…as ESRI World Imagery is well beyond and a big upgrade from what we ran in the past. It’s what we established and utilize in the military. So I am not sure what you are looking at there but you also still have Custom URL input available which essentially allows you to utilize any map type in the world… We, unlike every other trail app out there, do not cloud collect, store or make a living selling your data… LEADNAV is the professional GPS interface that we needed and dedicated to our smaller group professionals. Without selling your data like these others out there…it is priced well below where it needs to be for me to single handedly maintain such a capability as a professional GPS unit interface for these groups. Appreciate your use over the years and feedback Thank you Damian ### 1/5 — Many issues, high cost, low value *2025-01-19* Among the many flaws of this overpriced app, that should have been addressed years ago, two of the most annoying ones are related to the renewal of your annual subscription and to the overall value of the subscription. 1. Annual renewal: You will be charged but the renewal will not appear on the app and none of the purchases will show as active. Using the “restore purchases” function does nothing in most cases. Over the years, as I renewed the subscription, I have had to delete the app completely from all my devices. This means that all files are deleted as well. You will need to do a fresh download of the app after which you will have to reupload all your files again. This process takes forever as there is no way to upload multiple files at once. 2. Value: the satellite maps were downgraded over the years from high resolution to low resolution maps as the developer switch map vendors. While the maps were downgraded, the cost not only did not go down it actually went up. The advanced package turned into nothing more than a low res off line maps download with no other features. It is outrageous that for the cost of the advanced package you get so little. You cannot even download off road maps along the route. You have to go tile by tile to download these low res maps. Comparing to other off road navigation apps, the cost is super high and the value is super questionable ## Frequently asked questions about LeadNav GPS ### What does LeadNav GPS do? LeadNav GPS is a comprehensive navigation and mission planning application designed for users operating in off-grid environments. It allows for detailed trip planning, team coordination, real-time location tracking, and robust offline mapping capabilities. ### What are the key features of LeadNav GPS? Key features include mission planning, route creation and sharing, team location tracking via cellular/wifi or satellite devices, offline mapping with support for MBTiles and custom URLs, audible and visual navigation warnings, track recording with stats, and GPX file compatibility. ### How much does LeadNav GPS cost? The app offers a free version with core functionalities. Additional features, advanced maps like Mapbox Satellite/Terrain/Streets, and offline mapping capabilities are available through a Pro Pack subscription or contracted services. ### Is LeadNav GPS compatible with other devices? Yes, the app is compatible with Bluetooth headsets and speakers for hands-free navigation. It also supports specialized equipment like Iridium GO! units for satellite communication and tracking. ### Who would benefit from using LeadNav GPS? This app is ideal for off-road enthusiasts, search and rescue teams, security personnel, military units, and anyone who frequently operates in areas with limited or no cellular coverage and requires reliable navigation and communication tools. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 6.46 — 2026-08-10 GPS RELIABILITY - our biggest performance improvement to date: • External GPS (XGPS160) failover overhauled: if your receiver dies, disconnects, or loses signal, LeadNav switches to internal GPS in about a second - and switches back automatically when it returns. No more app restarts. • Fixed a rare frozen-position issue after locking/unlocking the screen. • Recording engine hardened for huge Trip Packages: file saves no longer interrupt the GPS stream, and unsaved edits are protected when the app is backgrounded or closed. • Fixed a rare route corruption that could throw a point across the globe - and affected files now repair themselves on load. • Track "Time" stat now shows true recording time. Max Speed is now immune to GPS glitches. GROUP TRACKING: • Saved team sessions are now far easier to review: teammate name tags at track endpoints, tap any track to identify the rider, and visible timestamps throughout. • Recording your own track while showing live teammate trails no longer competes for resources - proven with 12 live riders and a full race package on one device. • Fixed a launch crash when large saved team session overlays were left enabled. • Cleaner Group Tracking settings on iPhone and iPad. LICENSES - clearer names, more ways to pay: • Advanced Pack is now ENTRY LICENSE. Pro Pack is now PRO LICENSE. Same products, same features - clearer names. • New Licenses screen: live pricing, your plan status and renewal date, side-by-side tier comparison, and offer code redemption. • Monthly payment options are now available for both licenses. • Marker sets remain yours for life once unlocked. Plus battery improvements and UI fixes throughout. ### 6.43 — 2026-06-30 Group Tracking gets a major upgrade for teams: • See who's active — every teammate now shows a live online/offline status and how often they're updating. • Live speed — view each teammate's current speed right on their map marker. • Breadcrumb trails — follow where teammates have traveled with a color-coded track for each member. • Saved team sessions — group-tracking sessions are recorded automatically so you can review, replay, or share them as GPS files. Also new: • "Collections" are now "Trip Packages" — same GPS file bundles, clearer name. • Offline map storage management to keep your downloads in check. • More update-interval options, with faster refresh rates for Pro. • Improved team color contrast, stability fixes, and UI polish. ### 6.42 — 2026-06-17 Group Tracking — Big Updates • New Teams: organize the people you track into named teams, each with its own color and on/off switch — flip a team on or off to show or hide just those members on the map. • GoTo a teammate: tap anyone you're tracking and navigate straight to them — it follows their live position as they move. • Off-screen teammates now show as a color-coded marker at the edge of the map, pointing to them with live distance. • Faster updates with a selectable update interval and an instant first position when you start tracking. Performance & Navigation • Major speed improvements with large GPS files and long, detailed routes — smoother and cooler-running. • More accurate GoTo guidance — the "come left / come right" direction now points true to your destination. • Open-terrain GoTo guidance now works at walking pace, not just while driving. • Voice prompts play in the right order with better timing. Maps & Markers • Copy or share multiple markers at once. • Offline-map fixes and a new Performance setting. Fixes & Polish • More reliable group tracking. • Numerous stability and iPad fixes, including a reliably tappable settings button on iPad mini. ### 6.40 — 2026-05-13 Big Update You may not notice anything new on the surface but we promise you the app has greatly improved on the backend. This will set the foundation for new features in the future. - Complete overhaul of our mapping and backend - Improvements to the GPS positioning and handling of the XGPS160 antenna - Graphic upgrades to Route and Track lines - Map “spin” became available with the new Mapping backend…more to come! We recommend a backup of your Collections (GPS files) and a delete of all your saved stored background map imagery cache, better yet a delete of the app and reinstall with this update is preferred. Again this is a full backend map update so your old saved background maps will not work. Not to be confused with your GPS files (Collections) as these will be fine and as .GPX files they will work anywhere. Just bring em back in after the update. For those paying attention to our Newsletters, You Tube channel and Social media we are also developing a HUGE capability in our new LN COMMAND / Juliet Ai which is being tested out and doubling in its capabilities daily….stay tuned! ### 6.32 — 2026-01-28 - iOS 26.2 Bluetooth GPS fixes ## Apps similar to LeadNav GPS | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onx-hunt-gps-hunting-maps/id672902340) | 4.9 (274,327) | Free | Navigation | | [GPS Tracks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565) | 4.7 (17,491) | Free | Navigation | | [Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avenza-maps-offline-mapping/id388424049) | 4.8 (127,094) | Free | Navigation | | [Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gaia-gps-mobile-trail-maps/id1201979492) | 4.8 (32,155) | Free | Navigation | | [Guru Maps - Offline Navigation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474) | 4.7 (2,774) | Free | Navigation | | [Guru Maps Pro - Offline Nav](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-pro-offline-nav/id891362701) | 4.7 (988) | $89.99 | Navigation | --- *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 2026-08-30.*