This app displays your location using various global coordinate systems, including British, Irish, MGRS, and UTM grids, as well as latitude and longitude. It features an optimized battery life for extended use and a high-contrast display for readability in all conditions.
Reviews of Tomstrails GPS Duo are mostly positive: the Navigation app is rated 4.6/5 from 145 App Store ratings. What users like most: simple and intuitive user interface, accurate GPS coordinates and location tracking. Top complaints: azimuth/compass readings reported as ~30 degrees off, limited coordinate system options (missing NAD83). Summarized from real user reviews.
3.0.0
December 27, 2019
Updated to support recent devices and iOS 13.
6 issues
App crashes on launch in certain locations
iPad GPS not recognized despite device capability
17 requests
Apple Watch full compatibility
Dark mode or inverted colors for night navigation
Tomstrails GPS Duo displays your current location using a variety of widely used coordinate systems and grid formats. It supports British Grid, Irish Grid, MGRS, UTM, and Latitude & Longitude in both decimal and sexagesimal notation.
Key features include support for multiple global grid formats, a clear high-contrast display for readability in any light, and optimized battery life that adjusts position update frequency. It also allows for simultaneous display of different grid formats.
Yes, the application is available for free. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, meaning you can use all its features without any cost.
This app is ideal for anyone who needs precise location information in various formats, such as hikers, outdoor adventurers, travelers, and emergency responders. It's particularly useful for coordinating ground and aerial support.
The app optimizes battery life by intelligently adjusting the frequency of GPS position updates based on your speed of travel and current battery charge. The GPS is also deactivated when the app is running in the background.
