# Log GPS — GPS Data Logger

> GPS data logger and recorder utility for saving and exporting location data. (iPhone/iPad app by Fairwinds Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/log-gps/id414459517 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fairwinds Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/355310408)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-01-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/log-gps/id414459517/reviews.md

## What is Log GPS?

LogGPS is a GPS data logger and recorder utility that saves all GPS data when you press the 'Save' button. The saved data includes notes, date and time, longitude, latitude, altitude, horizontal accuracy, vertical accuracy, speed, course, heading, and heading accuracy.  The notes are not cleared between saves so you may save multiple data points with the same notes, add to the existing notes, or you may manually clear or edit the notes between saves.

LogGPS is an ideal application to use for remote GPS data gathering with the intent of importing the GPS data into another application. LogGPS does not require any mapping for basic operation and therefor it does not require any network access.  Because it does not require network access and currently does not record in the background it is fast and very easy on battery life.

LogGPS has an option for a Big Button mode that make the entire screen a 'Save' button.  Once activated, touching anywhere on the screen saves the current GPS location.  This mode was designed specifically for city administrations to log locations for follow-up code enforcement inspections.

It is possible to show any saved location using a map application. Of course, it only works if you have network access.

There is also a 'return to location' function.  After selecting a saved location, select the 'Return To' button and a new view will appear that shows the course, bearing, distance, and time to return to the saved location.

The user may view all saved GPS readings. Individual readings can be deleted and notes edited. 

Clicking ‘Export’ allows sharing the collected data as a comma separated (CSV), GPX route, and/or GPX waypoint file.  Data is exported without any transformations (metric units and UTC) regardless of the display settings.

Once the data is exported and a file selected, it can be emailed, sent to other applications, saved in a common file area, etc. using the 'Share' button

Settings in the Apple Settings application allow:
- Metric or US Customary Units for displayed distance.
- Local device time or UTC for displayed time.
- DMS or fractional degrees for displayed latitude and longitude.
- Sorting newest readings at top or bottom.
- Selection of mapping application (Apple Maps, Google Maps, Google Web.)
- Self contained help files.
- GPS update settings to balance battery life with accuracy.
- Selection of CSV export formats (header row inclusion, time format, separator, null values, line endings, etc.)
- Type of Save feedback.

## Key features

- Log and record GPS data
- Save notes with GPS points
- Export data as CSV or GPX
- Return to saved location
- Big Button mode for easy saving
- Offline operation

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/log-gps/id414459517/reviews.md

### 5/5 — LogGPS

*2022-10-06*

The app developer is extremely friendly and easy to ask questions. I highly recommend this app to anyone needing to work with lay and longs.

### 5/5 — Just what I needed

*2021-12-14*

This app does just what I need. It allows me to enter waypoints at various locations along with a compass direction and then export that collection of waypoints using email. Route points can also be selected for collection and export, and the exported file can be in standard .gpx or a .cvs file format. The author was quick to provide help. Very nice app and well worth the price!

### 3/5 — Fails at data export

*2016-02-18*

Like this app in principle. I use it for projects where I need to record locations with a little note. But why can I not export this data in a "modern" method like Dropbox or email a txt file?  I'd pay $5 for that.

**Developer response:** This has been fixed in version 4 and later.

## Frequently asked questions about Log GPS

### What data does Log GPS save?

Log GPS saves detailed GPS data including notes, date and time, longitude, latitude, altitude, horizontal and vertical accuracy, speed, course, heading, and heading accuracy.

### Can I use Log GPS offline?

Yes, Log GPS does not require network access for its basic operation of logging GPS data. This also makes it very efficient on battery life.

### What export formats does Log GPS support?

Log GPS allows you to export collected data as comma-separated (CSV), GPX route, and/or GPX waypoint files.

### How does the 'Return to location' feature work in Log GPS?

After selecting a saved location, the 'Return To' button displays the course, bearing, distance, and estimated time needed to navigate back to that saved point.

### Is Log GPS suitable for city administrations?

Yes, Log GPS has a 'Big Button' mode where the entire screen acts as a save button, designed for city administrations to easily log locations for code enforcement inspections.

### What units can Log GPS display?

In the Apple Settings application, you can choose between Metric or US Customary Units for displayed distance, and DMS or fractional degrees for latitude and longitude.

### How often is Log GPS updated?

The latest version is 5.3.1, and it was last updated on January 29, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and support.

### Is Log GPS available on Android?

Based on the provided data, Log GPS is supported on iPhone and iPad, suggesting it is an iOS-exclusive application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.3.2 — 2026-06-16

5.3.2 (181)
- Bug Fix: The Show Log button was not reliably showing on iPhone.
- Bug Fix: On the iPhone the return to location view was not showing correctly when in Light mode.

### 5.3.1 — 2026-01-29

- Fix bug where the share button was not being correctly enabled.

### 5.3.0 — 2026-01-20

- Move Settings button from Log view to Real Time view for better UI on iPhone
- Internal code modernization

### 5.2.1 — 2022-10-06

Attempt to fix auto layout issue for iPhone 8, iOS 16.0.2

### 5.2 — 2022-10-04

- Misc Bug Fixes
- Update for iOS 16

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