# Quickgets Geo: geodata widgets — Geodata and compass for watch

> Geodata, compass, and weather widgets for iOS devices and Apple Watch. (iPhone/iPad app by Alvaro Maroto Conde.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickgets-geo-geodata-widgets/id916870034 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alvaro Maroto Conde](https://appshunter.io/developer/707767270)
- Category: Lifestyle, Navigation
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 228 App Store ratings · 135 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2014-09-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickgets-geo-geodata-widgets/id916870034/reviews.md

## What is Quickgets Geo?

Quickgets Geo v3.0
• «Best new apps» AppStore app featured in 17 countries on iOS8 launch day, featuring Apple Watch support.
•  App featured on Yahoo Tech, AppAdvice, BGR, AppPicker, iPhon.fr...

With Quickgets Geo you can quickly get the course in which you are, current speed, altitude, geographical coordinates, orientation and weather indicators by using the internal compass and GPS. As a new feature, now Quickgets Geo supports advanced bookmarking, Street View and Flyover live mapping of current position, multiple units, distance, bearing, deviation, 5 day weather forecast, and current radar images.

The widgets included are designed to integrate with ease in the aesthetics of your device in the Notification center.
It also offers extended content within the included app where you can set the units of measurement according your preferences, and an Apple Watch app that enables you to see at a glance the most important data when traveling or moving outdoor, including current address, GPS coordinates, altitude, speed and bearing compass.

This app and widgets is universal for all iOS12 devices / watchOS5 capable devices (even the new upcoming ones), and minimizes the use of the device battery by disconnecting GPS module when the widget is not in use.

Contents:
 · Main app: allows you to obtain a full status of your environment.
   * Location data
     - GPS Coordinates (DMS / WGS84 (ETRS89 compatible) LatLon or UTM projection / Decimal / MGRS)
     - Distance to a point (miles / meters)
     - Altitude (feet / meters)
     - Speed (kmh / mph / knots)
     - North (magnetic / true)
   * Mapping / imagery
     - Standard mapping
     - Satellite imagery
     - Street View imagery (where available)
     - Flyover (where available)
     - Current radar imagery (worldwide)
   * Calculations
     - Distance from current location to a point
     - Bearing
     - Deviation from front device heading to current bearing
     - Bearing to target location
     - Deviation (delta) from current bearing to target location
     - Target location coordinates
   * Weather condition (from current location or bookmark)
     - Current temperature
     - Current pressure
     - Current humidity
     - Current daylight
     - Overall condition
     - Wind speed
     - Wind direction
    * Weather forecast (5 day / 3 hour estimation, from current location or bookmark)
     - All the previous indicators plus graphs.
     - Estimated rain volume
     - Estimated snow volume
    * Bookmarks
     - Online/offline bookmarks
     - Bookmark from current location
     - Assisted bookmark with map.

 · Watch app: allows you to obtain a brief status of your environment.
   * Location
     - GPS Coordinates (units synchronized with main app)
     - Current address, postal code and city (internet connection required)
   * Compass
     - Bearing compass (in order to show the bearing the user must be displacing in any direction)****
   * Speed
     - Current speed (units synchronized with main app)
   * Elevation
     - Current elevation (units synchronized with main app)
   
Notice:
You must allow access to localization services in order to allow the app to process GPS information to show you the relevant information. If you are getting no info, please check the permissions in Settings > Privacy > Location and check Quickgets Geo.

If you like this version, don't forget to rate it. Your opinion is very important to us. If you find a bug or are in trouble, don't hesitate to contact us at support@quickgets.com. We'll try to make our best as soon as possible.

***Important notice
As the Apple Watch has not a built in compass, this app cannot show magnetic information in the watch, but by means of computing microvariatons of GPS coordinates, it is possible to calculate the heading of your current direction when in movement. This app does it for you.

Contact:
web: http://www.quickgets.com/
mail: support@quickgets.com
twitter: @quickgets

## Key features

- GPS Coordinates
- Speed and Altitude
- Compass Bearing
- 5-Day Weather Forecast
- Street View and Flyover Mapping
- Location Bookmarking
- Notification Center Widgets

## What do users think of Quickgets Geo?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 📍 Comprehensive location data on single screen
- 🎯 Accurate GPS and altitude readings
- ⚡ Fast and responsive performance
- 🗺️ Well-designed intuitive interface
- 🌤️ Detailed weather information integration
- 📱 Works across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
- 🔒 Strong privacy policy
- 🧭 Useful compass and bearing features
- 🚀 Quick app loading
- 👍 Excellent value for price

**Cons**

- 🐛 Compass malfunction on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Widget display issues on iOS 13+
- 🌍 English-only language support
- 📱 No landscape mode support
- 🔋 High battery drain from constant GPS
- 📊 Inconsistent data accuracy in some locations
- ⏱️ Outdated app not updated in years
- 🔄 Manual screen navigation required for updates
- ⌚ Apple Watch GPS dependency on iPhone
- 🎨 Poor visibility on watch in daylight

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Compass shows incorrect bearing when stationary
- Compass non-functional on Apple Watch Series 2-4
- Widget text invisible on iOS 13 (black on black)
- Humidity readings significantly inaccurate
- GPS location accuracy issues in some areas
- App crashes on recent iOS versions
- Pressure unit settings not retained
- Content not scrollable with hotspot enabled
- Compass malfunction in Apple Watch app
- Address location inconsistencies
- App freezing on iPhone while using watch
- Email integration not working from watch app
- Recent update causing app crashes

**Most requested features**

- German language translation
- Landscape orientation mode
- Larger compass display
- Full-screen speedometer option
- Apple CarPlay integration
- Landscape mode for Apple Watch
- Ability to select different cities for weather
- 24-hour to AM/PM time format toggle
- Better compass visibility on watch
- Independent Apple Watch GPS support
- British National Grid coordinate format
- Mils measurement for compass
- Improved compass calibration
- Email integration for coordinates
- Automatic data refresh on overview screen

## Recent user reviews (10 of 135)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickgets-geo-geodata-widgets/id916870034/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A Great App packed Full

*2026-07-13, version 3.0.10*

This is a great app.    I have been using this app for a couple years now.   This app really has a lot of information packed in it.    My hats off to the creator.

### 4/5 — 放弃了么

*2025-11-12*

不更新了么，摆烂？，加中文支持呀

### 4/5 — Widgets in iOS 26 don’t appear?

*2025-10-31, version 3.0.10*

Great app, but I can’t seem to add widgets for iOS 26.

### 5/5 — Compact et efficace

*2025-08-29*

Application complète pour les randonnées et le bivouac, app. tout en un très bien pensée. Merci

### 5/5 — Quick & Useful !!

*2025-07-27, version 3.0.10*

This is a great collection of useful data that you can see all at once, without messing around. The best privacy policy. I'm using Quickgets Geo more often.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2024-05-13, version 3.0.10*

Went out to Weather buoy in the Florida straits, and the app was dead on!

### 5/5 — The best !!.

*2023-07-13, version 3.0.10*

The best app on its class. Never seen before something like this. It is a must have app.
Thank you !!

### 2/5 — Leider nur auf Englisch

*2023-06-08*

Leider nur auf englisch die App.

### 5/5 — Best GPS info App

*2023-02-21, version 3.0.10*

Best GPS app with loads of important information. Great while hiking, off-road, or in general. You don’t need any other app to get info of your location and target location. Weather, location, altitude, satellite images map, and so much more. Great job guys.

### 5/5 — ótimo

*2023-01-20*

Excelente app muito bom e de precisão

## Frequently asked questions about Quickgets Geo

### What does Quickgets Geo do?

Quickgets Geo provides real-time environmental data such as geographical coordinates, current speed, altitude, and orientation. It also offers advanced features like mapping, weather forecasts, and bookmarking, all accessible through widgets and a companion Apple Watch app.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include detailed GPS coordinates in various formats, distance calculation, speed and altitude readings, magnetic and true north compass, 5-day weather forecasts with radar imagery, and the ability to bookmark locations. It also integrates with notification center widgets and has an Apple Watch app.

### Is Quickgets Geo free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, the app is free to use. It does not mention any subscription fees, in-app purchases, or advertisements.

### What devices is Quickgets Geo compatible with?

The app is universal for all iOS 12 devices and watchOS 5 capable devices, including newer upcoming models. It is designed to minimize battery usage by disconnecting the GPS module when the widget is not in use.

### How can I use Quickgets Geo for outdoor activities?

For outdoor activities, you can use the app to get your current location, speed, and altitude, as well as the direction you are heading with the compass. The bookmarking feature allows you to save points of interest, and the weather forecast helps you plan your excursions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.10 — 2020-05-01

• Quick UI and image sharing fixes.

### 3.0.9 — 2020-04-30

-Fixed widget color scheme

### 3.0.8 — 2018-10-31

• Compatibility update: welcome new iPads Pro!

### 3.0.7 — 2018-10-29

• Improved responsiveness of the Apple Watch compass screen. Now the compass will show the bearing after 4 seconds of movement in one direction.
• Complications are coming... Stay tuned!

### 3.0.6 — 2018-10-11

• Fixed maximized layout on some devices

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