# Rally Controls Planner

> GPS-based rally course planning and control location identification tool. (iPhone/iPad app by MSYapps.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rally-controls-planner/id1138117891 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MSYapps](https://appshunter.io/developer/458482419)
- Category: Sports, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-08-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rally-controls-planner/id1138117891/reviews.md

## What is Rally Controls Planner?

The Rally Controls Planner app is designed to help Rally Masters layout a course and identify possible locations for controls, route changes, or other typical rally actions.

Time and distance measured from the start of the first control (Control #0) are computed by from GPS coordinates. The time, speed, and distance shown at the top of the screen are continuous measurements and computations from the start.

The time, speed, and distance shown immediately below the map are measured from the prior control to the current position along the course. When the "+ Control" button is touched, these amounts along with the latitude, longitude, and heading at the control are added to a list. Additionally, a note for that control number is added and available for editing on a pop-up view accessed by touching the "Note" button or icon in the lower right-hand corner of the screen.

Touching the "Pause" button will stop time, speed, and distance measurements, which is especially helpful if you stop to make notes.

You may set the app preferences to measure distance in either miles or kilometers and to measure time in either seconds or decimal minutes. Use the "settings" button at the top of the "About" view to access the preferences from within the app.

The app maintains a log of all route measurements and notes. Each individual route is identified by the name, date, and time of start. The log is accessible from the "Routes" button at the bottom of the screen.

The "GPS Info" button on the map will show data received from DUAL 150 or 160 model GPS receivers, if the device is within range of your iPhone's Bluetooth receiver and Bluetooth is turned on.

Disclaimer: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- GPS-based course layout
- Control location identification
- Time, speed, and distance calculation
- Detailed note-taking for controls
- Route logging and management
- Customizable measurement units


## Frequently asked questions about Rally Controls Planner

### What is Rally Controls Planner used for?

Rally Controls Planner helps Rally Masters lay out courses and identify locations for controls, route changes, and other rally actions using GPS coordinates.

### How does Rally Controls Planner measure time, speed, and distance?

It continuously measures and computes time, speed, and distance from the start of the first control using GPS. It also measures these metrics from the prior control to the current position.

### Can I add notes to control points in Rally Controls Planner?

Yes, you can add notes to each control point by touching the 'Note' button or icon. These notes can be edited on a pop-up view.

### Does Rally Controls Planner support different units of measurement?

Yes, you can set preferences to measure distance in either miles or kilometers, and time in either seconds or decimal minutes through the settings menu.

### How can I access my saved routes in Rally Controls Planner?

All your route measurements and notes are maintained in a log, accessible from the 'Routes' button at the bottom of the screen. Each route is identified by its name, date, and time of start.

### Does Rally Controls Planner have ads?

No, Rally Controls Planner is ad-free. It does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted planning experience.

### What devices is Rally Controls Planner compatible with?

Rally Controls Planner is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It requires iOS 10.0 or later.

### How often is Rally Controls Planner updated?

The app was last updated on September 14, 2017, to version 2.0. It was originally released on August 12, 2016.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2017-09-14

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

- The Rally Controls Planner app is now Universal

### 1.5 — 2017-08-05

- Implemented "Pause" button to stop time, speed, and distance measurements, which is especially helpful if you stop to make notes.
- Added control number flags on the map.
- Various bug fixes.

### 1.4.1 — 2017-08-03

- Minor clean-up to remove unneeded code.

### 1.4 — 2017-07-31

- GPS Info button shows information for either the Apple GPS or Dual GPS devices, whichever is currently operating.
- GUI modifications, bug fixes, and code enhancements/simplifications.
- Settings can be accessed from within the application via a button on the About view.
- Heading has been changed to Bearing and is now computed from GPS coordinates rather than from Apple's built-in magnetometer. 
- Estimates of distance between GPS signals are computed when the current speed is greater than either 15 mph or 15 kph.
- Computations of speed occur after a two-second delay at each Control to minimize spurious figures.
- On Routes display, the rally routes are shown in chronological order starting with the most recent route at the top of the list.

### 1.3 — 2016-10-11

- Location access is now always available by default even when the app is in background mode thereby improving distance measurements and route tracking. In some cases, you may have to be sure that "Always" is checked in "Settings" for this app.
- Some formatting adjustments due to iOS 10.
- GPS Info button only shows when Dual GPS receiver is connected.

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