# pocketGPS

> General purpose GPS navigation app with speed, heading, altitude, and barometer data. (iPhone/iPad app by Bob Ashmore.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketgps/id1014934929 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bob Ashmore](https://appshunter.io/developer/966233874)
- Category: Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.2 · 58 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-04-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketgps/id1014934929/reviews.md

## What is pocketGPS?

This is a general purpose backup navigation app that will give the user their current position in the 3 main formats it will also give your speed in a knots, MPH of KPH. Heading is also available in both True and Magnetic. Altitude can be obtained in both feet and meters. The app also displays the current Barometric pressure in both hPa and inHg. the GPS accuracy is also displayed. Reverse lookup of your current position is available if internet access is available.

The app will display data in both text format and as a series of instruments so you can view a compass, speedometer, Barometer, Gyro and pedometer. Also there are speed graphs available.

The app also allows the user to enter waypoints and routes. You can then navigate directly using an waypoint or also use the app to follow a route.

Finally the app will allow all your movements to be tracked in the background and the log can be viewed or exported at a later time.

## Key features

- Current position in 3 formats
- Speed in knots, MPH, KPH
- True and Magnetic heading
- Altitude in feet and meters
- Barometric pressure display
- Waypoint and route navigation
- Background movement tracking

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketgps/id1014934929/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Graeat !

*2017-10-05*

Thx a lot

## Frequently asked questions about pocketGPS

### What devices does pocketGPS support?

pocketGPS is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on January 23, 2018, with version 1.3.

### How accurate is the GPS data in pocketGPS?

The app displays the GPS accuracy directly, allowing users to gauge the reliability of the location data. This feature helps users understand the precision of their readings.

### Can I use pocketGPS offline?

The description mentions reverse lookup of your current position is available if internet access is available, implying core GPS functions may work offline. However, specific offline map capabilities are not detailed.

### What units does pocketGPS use for speed and altitude?

pocketGPS displays speed in knots, MPH, or KPH, and altitude in both feet and meters. This offers flexibility for users with different preferences.

### Does pocketGPS have ads?

No, pocketGPS does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any ad interruptions.

### What is the age rating for pocketGPS?

pocketGPS has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app was first released on April 25, 2017.

### Can pocketGPS track my movements in the background?

Yes, pocketGPS allows all your movements to be tracked in the background. The generated log can be viewed or exported at a later time.

### What kind of data does pocketGPS display besides position?

In addition to position, pocketGPS displays speed, heading (True and Magnetic), altitude, and barometric pressure. It also offers instrument views like a compass, speedometer, and barometer.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2018-01-23

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

Added a Dashcam option to the GPS Data screen. The Dashcam allows you to record a video of your journey with an overlay showing your current location, speed and altitude. This option requires access to your camera and photo library.

Added a traditional 32 point compass to the Instruments menu. Compass direction is given in one of the 32 points of the compass as opposed to bearing. 

Changed the Map display option in routes to show the route as a set of great circle legs. Also added the ability to show and set the current wind direction as a large yellow arrow.

Fixed a bug which caused the app to terminate when trying to switch on application logging. 

In the Track log Summary added the ability to output a CSV file of the current log.

In the Raw data table added the ability to goto end and start of file.

In All the graphing options added the double tap icon and cursor pointer to look at the graph data in finer detail.

Added a number of small bug fixes and optimisations.

### 1.2 — 2017-08-09

PocketGPS Version 1.2 changes

Updated the App Icon.
Added Course over Ground to the Track log.
All Buttons now a Yellow Orange colour to make the explicit.
Added an arrival radius to the waypoint edit screen to allow the user to determine
it, it was set to 20 meters and this remains the default.
Added a notes field to waypoint so users can keep data on each waypoint if required.
Fixed some lat / lon display rounding issues.
Update Waypoint nav screen moved speed graph, track error and nav computer to their own views available from a tool bar on the main screen. added COG and Time to Go panels to the main waypoint Nav screen.
Added a slider to the track screen in the track log to allow the log data to be viewed while on map.
All log data is now read in a background thread to speed up UI display on larger datasets.
Added a Fata Error log file so user can send details to me if the App crashes.
Update manual to reflect changes.

### 1.1 — 2017-06-06

Added a user log button to the GPS tab.
Allow user to append to the current log when logging is started.
Allow user to create a new log.
Added the manual to the logs etc. tab.
Added the core location timestamp to the track log.
Added core location GPS horizontal and vertical errors to the track log.
Fixed rounding error in the latitude and longitude display.

### 1.0 — 2017-04-24

No release notes.

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