# r.485 - Navigation and more!

> Lightweight watch navigator for multi-stop routes and GPX file import. (iPhone/iPad app by r.485.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r485-navigation-and-more/id1502830009 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [r.485](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502646091)
- Category: Navigation, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew and 16 more
- Released: 2020-06-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r485-navigation-and-more/id1502830009/reviews.md

## What is r.485?

Create a route with multiple waypoints with a few clicks. Importing GPX files is also supported.

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Light-weight navigator:

The essence of the app is to allow navigation on your watch. The light-weight navigator included in the app is very basic. It is not intended to be a replacement for full-featured mobile navigation apps, such as Google Maps or the pre-installed Maps app. Being light-weight means, for example, that it does not let you save offline maps and it does not recalculate routes automatically when you go off-course. In comparison to those full-featured apps, it will be better for your battery life. And, of course, it will allow you to navigate GPX files and all other possibilities which are offered in the route planning screen.

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SUBSCRIPTION TERMS:

This app offers the possibility to purchase an auto-renewable subscription: "Unlock r.485". The length of this subscription is one year. By subscribing to our service, any content previously blocked in the app, such as the detailed driving instructions, will always be displayed.

Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.

Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.

Terms of use and privacy policy link: https://r-485-privacy-policy.blogspot.be

## Key features

- Multi-waypoint route creation
- GPX file import
- Lightweight watch navigation
- Battery life optimization
- Detailed driving instructions (with subscription)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $9.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r485-navigation-and-more/id1502830009/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Awful

*2026-02-06*

Clunky and seldom works at all.  The app is child’s play.  I even paid for the full version and it’s just as bad.  Customer service is obselete.

### 1/5 — Nul👎🏻

*2025-08-05*

Ça ne fait que de se déconnecter de la montre en plus c’est en anglais c’est incompréhensible

### 4/5 — Amazing

*2024-05-05*

I use the maps feature on my Garmin watch and I find it works really well and the free features are quite useful

### 1/5 — Nix „Pro“

*2023-08-18*

Für die Pro ab gezahlt, aber die Funktionen auf der Garmin bleiben eingeschränkt. So nicht nutzbar und nur Geld rausgeworfen

### 5/5 — please make version for Garmin S70

*2023-07-08*

Garmin Approach D 70 version needed, please

### 5/5 — Navigation app for Garmin watch

*2022-11-12*

I have been looking for an app that gives directions to my watch and this is it

Eg “Turn left on x st” so I don’t have to get my phone out while riding bike 
(Sends directions to the Garmin “maps”watch app)

### 1/5 — Fk o

*2021-04-18, version 1.95*

Fk u

### 5/5 — App für garmin Fenix

*2020-10-22*

Tolle begleit App für die garmin Fenix 5

### 5/5 — Works well

*2020-10-17*

On my garmin vivo active it’s pretty nice. It shows the route you have to go and it shows where you are, also with a compass pointing to the direction you have to go. My only complaint is that the directions that pop up come too early

### 1/5 — This app does not fully work

*2020-08-05*

After conducting a trial run and paying to unlock the pro app, the app in fact still doesn’t work well. It’s a black screen once I open the app on my phone (I have to share a route to unlock it but I can’t get to the routes) and immediately it goes over to the Garmin Connect app instead.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review. Please contact us (appdev.485@gmail.com) and we will be glad to assist you and find a solution. Cheers!

## Frequently asked questions about r.485

### What is r.485?

r.485 is a lightweight navigation app designed for smartwatches. It allows users to create routes with multiple waypoints and import GPX files, prioritizing battery efficiency.

### Does r.485 have ads?

No, r.485 does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with an optional subscription for advanced features.

### What are the subscription terms for r.485?

r.485 offers an auto-renewable one-year subscription called "Unlock r.485" for $9.99. This subscription unlocks detailed driving instructions and other previously blocked content.

### How do I manage my r.485 subscription?

Subscriptions for r.485 can be managed by the user. Auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase, at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends.

### What devices does r.485 support?

r.485 is supported on Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is optimized for navigation directly on your wrist.

### Is r.485 suitable for offline navigation?

No, r.485 is a lightweight navigator and does not support saving offline maps or automatically recalculating routes when you go off-course. It is not a replacement for full-featured mobile navigation apps.

### What is the user rating for r.485?

r.485 has a current rating of 1.5 stars based on 2 user ratings. This indicates a mixed or negative user sentiment based on the available data.

### When was r.485 last updated?

The latest version of r.485 was released on December 6, 2023. The app was initially released on June 15, 2020.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2 01 — 2023-12-06

- Route flyover and light-weight navigator
- Interactive maps and autocomplete search
- GPX files supported (routes, tracks and waypoints)
- Performance optimisation and minor bug fixes

### 1.99 — 2023-11-26

- Route flyover and light-weight navigator
- Interactive maps and autocomplete search
- GPX files supported (routes, tracks and waypoints)
- Performance optimisation and minor bug fixes

### 1.95 — 2020-11-06

- Route flyover and light-weight navigator
- Interactive maps and autocomplete search
- GPX files supported (routes, tracks and waypoints)
- Performance optimisation and minor bug fixes

### 1.94 — 2020-08-16

- Route flyover and light-weight navigator
- Interactive maps and autocomplete search
- GPX files supported (routes, tracks and waypoints)
- Performance optimisation and minor bug fixes

### 1.92 — 2020-06-26

- Route flyover and light-weight navigator
- Interactive maps and autocomplete search
- GPX files supported (routes, tracks and waypoints)
- Performance optimisation and minor bug fixes

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All apps by r.485: https://appshunter.io/developer/1502646091

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