# Loadstone GPS — Navigation for the blind

> GPS navigation app for blind pedestrians with extensive points of interest. (iPhone/iPad app by Shawn Kirkpatrick.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loadstone-gps/id1162529723 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shawn Kirkpatrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162529722)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: $10.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Croatian, Estonian, German (Germany), Italian, Polish, European Portuguese, Russian, Serbian and 2 more
- Released: 2017-07-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loadstone-gps/id1162529723/reviews.md

## What is Loadstone GPS?

Loadstone GPS is a powerful, easy-to-use app that enables blind pedestrians to "go blindly where everyone sighted has gone before."
It is designed by the blind, for the blind, specifically for those who use Voiceover.
Features
* Get turn-by-turn directions from any point or your current location to a desired destination.
*  Access and download from a world-wide database of points from OpenStreetMap, public mapping sources, transit systems, and points shared by other Loadstone users.
* Create, store, and share your own navigation waypoints with others or the Loadstone comunity.
* Filter point searches and output by categories and tags.
* Explore your surroundings with features like 'Show Neighbourhood', 'Explore', and 'Find Point'.
* Receive approach and arrival alerts for points of interest.
* Customize alerts, units of measure, address format and other settings.
* Display astronomic information like sunrise and set, moonrise and set, etc.
* Track distance travelled with a built-in trip meter.
* Import text databases and checkpoints from previous Loadstone versions.
* No data plan required to use most major functions.
* Complete documentation included.
* Available in multiple languages.
For the latest news, tutorials and more information please visit the Loadstone website at: https://www.loadstone-gps.com.

## Key features

- Turn-by-turn directions
- World-wide points of interest database
- Create, store, and share waypoints
- Explore surroundings features
- Approach and arrival alerts
- Offline functionality
- Customizable settings

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loadstone-gps/id1162529723/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Selbst ein Stern noch zu viel für diese App

*2025-02-23*

Selbst beim registrieren der App kann man hier keine Mail-Adresse rein kopieren die muss man händisch eingeben katastrophal. Da meine E-Mail-Adresse sehr lang sind dann geht es weiter auch hat man diese Behörde geschafft. Kann man nicht einfach sich navigieren lassen E-Bike Komoot Radfahren und wandern hier muss man sich noch Dateien runterladen, denn die Navigation Auch völlig komplex beschrieben. Das ist für ein Laien gar nicht möglich. Ist einfache Wege Punkte zu nutzen oder Strecken sich auszusuchen, nicht zu empfehlen die App auch nicht für diesen Preis.

### 3/5 — Навигация

*2023-06-20*

Здравствуйте сделайте пожалуйста в пошаговой навигации когда прокладывает маршрут от точки а до точки Б звуковое сопровождение чтобы не сбиваться с маршрута

### 5/5 — Interesting GPS app.

*2021-07-09*

I have some other GPS type apps on my phone. But this is another one to add to my arsenal. This one is pretty fun to mess with and I love the beeping sounds and how you can change those two.

### 5/5 — Great job

*2018-07-23*

Great job when you came out with us last year and better job with the updates keep up the good work

### 5/5 — Good app

*2018-05-16*

Easy to use and works very well. Be nice to have a Watch app as well.

## Frequently asked questions about Loadstone GPS

### What is Loadstone GPS?

Loadstone GPS is a navigation application specifically designed for blind pedestrians. It provides turn-by-turn directions, a comprehensive database of points of interest, and features to explore surroundings, all optimized for Voiceover users.

### How much does Loadstone GPS cost?

Loadstone GPS is a paid application, priced at $10.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features.

### What devices is Loadstone GPS compatible with?

Loadstone GPS is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It requires iOS 4.3 or later.

### Does Loadstone GPS require a data plan?

No, most major functions of Loadstone GPS do not require a data plan. This makes it a reliable tool for navigation even without an active internet connection.

### How often is Loadstone GPS updated?

The latest version of Loadstone GPS is 1.7, last updated on October 12, 2022. While updates are not extremely frequent, the app is stable and well-supported.

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

Loadstone GPS has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

### Can I share my own locations with Loadstone GPS?

Yes, Loadstone GPS allows you to create, store, and share your own navigation waypoints. You can share these with other Loadstone users or the broader Loadstone community.

### Does Loadstone GPS have ads?

No, Loadstone GPS does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for its users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2022-10-12

* Several visual problems, especially if running on an iPad, have been fixed.
* Some crashes when running on an iPad have been fixed.
* Support for GPX files has been added. It is now possible to save points from a GPX file as points or checkpoints.
* The speech settings screen has been rewritten to allow for propper selection of all voices and make settings clearer.

### 1.6 — 2019-11-27

* A bug that could cause Loadstone to crash when speaking announcements has been fixed.
* A bug that could cause a crash when moving route points up or down has been fixed.
* Problems with some buttons on the main navigation screen not being translated have been fixed.
* Buttons on the navigation screen have been fixed to look consistent.
* Problems with some options and titles not having the correct label have been fixed.
* A clear text button has been added to some text fields where it was missing.
* It is now possible to map the shake gesture to a function in external controls.

### 1.5 — 2019-09-28

This is a maintanence release to address problems with iOS 13 and 13.1.
* A bug that would cause no GPS signal to be received has been fixed.
* A bug that would cause some buttons on the navigation screen to be labled as "button" has been fixed.
* A bug that could cause databases not to import or other background downloads not to work has been fixed.

### 1.4 — 2019-07-31

* Turn-by-turn navigation has been added. This allows you to get a route with step-by-step instructions between two points.
This function requires an internet connection to opperate.
* When saving a location it's now possible to mark the new point as a checkpoint or the locked point.
* The results of the Where Am I function can now be used like any other point.
* There's now a send mail action if a point has an email tag.
* In the point details screen, if a tag's value is a url that url can be opened in Safari.
* Some form fields have been cleaned up so the label and value are spoken as a single element.
* Some bugs, especially having to do with routes, have been fixed.

### 1.3 — 2018-07-21

* Route support has been added. Routes are like a list of checkpoints but
  have a defined order and direction.
* An explore mode has been added. This is similar to the exploration mode in
the old Symbian version. This mode lets you explore points around your
current location or a specific point by compass direction.
* The find point function has been improved to add support for online
searching.
* A point's grid square has been added to the point details display.
* It's now possible to filter the results of show neighbourhood by category.
* More functions can be controlled with multi media controls.
* A refresh button has been added to the astronomic information screen.
* The find point function is now faster.
* The screen will stay awake while importing points.
* The speed of importing points has been doubled.
* There is now a copy option for files and databases.
* Point list displays now include point comments.
* The send via email option has been changed to share to allow more options
to be included such as AirDrop, iCloud, Dropbox, etc.
* A share option has been added to point actions to allow a single point to be
shared.
* A single point can now be shared with Pointshare.
* The where am I function will now do an online check first and if this
failes will check local databases.
* All language translations have been updated.
* fixed various visual display glitches.
* Various bug fixes and performence enhancements.
* The Pointshare server has been upgraded and all data reloaded. This will
provide more accurate point data as well as much faster downloads.

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