# YoNav! GPS Navigation — A GPS App That Just Works > Standalone GPS tracker for outdoor activities on Apple Watch and iPhone. (iPhone/iPad app by Shannon Galway.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yonav-gps-navigation/id1225710986 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Shannon Galway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1233402162) - Category: Navigation, Health & Fitness - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 3.80/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.3 · 57 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-05-06 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yonav-gps-navigation/id1225710986/reviews.md ## What is YoNav! GPS Navigation? ***YoNav! uses the most accurate GPS technology available on the iPhone, it will not work indoors.*** ***If YoNav! seems unresponsive make sure you are outside with a clear view of the sky and that you have location services activated for YoNav!. Press "Go!" and select your tracking method. Sometimes it could take up to 60 seconds to acquire a signal. ***If you have trouble, please send an email to support@yonav.net, we will get you working. YoNav! - A simple GPS app that just works! YoNav! leverages the latest features of the Apple Watch Series 2, 3, & 4 to put a cutting-edge waterproof standalone GPS on your wrist. There is no need to be tethered to your iPhone anymore. YoNav! on the Apple Watch Series 2, 3, & 4 is 100% stand alone for GPS tracking and telemetry. What sets YoNav! apart is the efficiency of data. There is no clutter, no complicated menus, just a GPS app that works. YoNav! is a perfect GPS tracker for: --Sailing --Kiteboarding, surfing, or other water sports --Orienteering --Hiking Using the latest features of the Apple Watch Series 2, 3, & 4, YoNav! can: --Track and map your activity by GPS --Display important telemetry during your activity --Export your tracks to GPX format for use in most major navigation software --Keep track of your sailing starts with a built-in timer that offers haptic feedback during the countdown. --Track your calories burned during your activity Track and map your activity YoNav! will track and map your activity (on iPhone) using color coded tracks to show speed variations. Tracking can be turned on and off from the watch. Tracks can be uploaded to the iPhone once you are back in range. All tracks can be exported off the iPhone in GPX format for use in most major navigation software apps. Display Important Telemetry All the information you expect from a handheld GPS is at your fingertips. YoNav! can display 1 to 8 separate data fields. Available data fields are speed, course, bearing to waypoint, velocity made good, distance off course, distance to waypoint, and many others. All telemetry can be displayed in the unit system of your choice. Built in Sailing Countdown Timer Are you a sailor? Do you want to nail the perfect start? Use the built-in timer to countdown from the duration you choose. Haptic (vibration and sound) feedback occurs at intervals during the countdown. The tracking automatically begins as soon as the timer reaches zero. You can ensure your sailboat is moving at full speed at every start. Leave all the complicated electronics at home next time you are on water, in the mountains, or just on the go. YoNav! can replace hand held GPS units with a simple yet very effective app. While the paired iPhone is in range, the GPS of the iPhone is used for tracking. When the paired iPhone is not in range the GPS of the Apple Watch Series 2, 3, & 4 is used. Please note that continued use of the GPS running in the background of either device can dramatically decrease battery life. Privacy Policy Summary: YoNav! collects calorie workout data while in operation on the Apple Watch and sends the workout data to Apple's Health app. It also collects and stores location information. Learn more about the YoNav! privacy policy at: https://yonav.net/yonav-gps-app-digital-privacy-policy/ For more information, please visit https://yonav.net ## Key features - Standalone GPS tracking on Apple Watch - Detailed telemetry display - GPX track export - Sailing countdown timer with haptic feedback - Calorie tracking - Color-coded speed variation tracks ## Recent user reviews (10 of 16) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yonav-gps-navigation/id1225710986/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Great Idea *2019-07-22, version 1.6* The app is really simple and really informative. The timer and alerts at minute intervals is great. I like that at the turn of the wrist I can get 4 stats. A few issues: the app began crashing every time i would try to navigate so i had to reinstall. It was inconvenient because i had to enter all of the marks from the lake again. The other was after I reinstalled i entered in the 20 or so marks and when i reopened the app, about 1/3 of the marks were not there. After the first issue i reached out to the developer who responded after some email issues. Very helpful the app just has a few kinks. ### 5/5 — Best ever *2019-05-29, version 1.6* Adding, naming, and editing waypoints and routes is intuitively efficient. Makes any other app seem clumsy. Best method of learning how to properly use the app is to just start tapping, tapping and holding, and generally exploring what the app will do. You will need to engage your brain when something doesn’t appear to work. Ex: vmg requires a destination. You can change a waypoint in the middle of a route in 10 seconds. Really. Impressive. Wish list: share a route and waypoints with fellow YoNav! sailors, full-screen version for iPad. ### 2/5 — Apple Watch bug *2019-05-27, version 1.6* I want to love this app because it meets all my needs in paper but I bought it for my watch and it’s unusable. Every time I set a waypoint the watch displays info but when I turn my wrist to view it a second time the app crashes and the app either gets really buggy and I have to force quit it. I have to set the waypoint again and have the same bug occur again. Help! **Developer response:** Sailguy, we will get you working. Can you send me an email at support@yonav.net so we can troubleshoot? We’ve got several thousand current users, I’m sure we can make you one of them. Thanks, Shannon ### 5/5 — Fantastic on phone and watch *2018-12-29* This app is perfect for my boating and walking adventures, capable and simple to use. The watch app works completely independently of the phone, letting me venture out on the boat with no phone. Save and name your waypoints and routes and enjoy a flexible choice of tracking and nav options. Phone display of tracks and waypoints simple and effective. Initiating the gps can be unreliable but developer is aware and working on it. Easy workaround is to initiate with another app. ### 5/5 — Great update *2018-12-19* The update addresses a few issues and is great. “Waiting forGPS signal” etc. Ltd is a very useful App. Thank you Shannon **Developer response:** RussJW, Please make sure you have a clear view of the sky (not indoors or under tree cover). After pressing “Go”, It could take several minutes for the GPS signal to acquire the first time. Please also make sure location services is activated for this app. If you are still having trouble please email me at sgalway@yonav.net. ### 1/5 — I wish *2018-09-10* I wish this would work but I just can’t get it to. The race start countdown timer is great. After that it just doesn’t collect or save any data. Shame, it sounded so good. **Developer response:** Petone Boy, Please make sure you have a clear view of the sky (not indoors or under heavy tree cover). Please also make sure you have location services activated for this app. It could take several minutes to acquire a GPS signal the first time. If you’re still having issues, please email at sgalway@yonav.net. We will get you running. ### 5/5 — Finally, a smart GPS app that is convenient *2018-03-12, version 1.4* I race catamarans and many times I go out in extreme conditions to see how fast I can go. I have tried many different speed recording systems. I have used a Velocitek version SC-1 for a speed readout and track top speeds. The problem there is the water spray would change the buttons for the display. The button lock never worked. I was in process of building a shield, when I was forced to do an update that fried the unit. Lately, I have been using RaceQs for speed tracking. The downfall is I would have to pull the phone out to check what we’re doing (phone lives in lifejacket). This becomes a challenge at 20 knots. Using YoNav on the Apple Watch makes speed and navigation a dream. I have also used iNavX for navigation. iNavX uses USCG charts which is helpful for marine navigation. It is a whole different point of use than YoNav. The displays on YoNav are much better than anything I have seen. I have used the app in the car to test it. As with any GPS, it must “see the sky” to work. I was able to play with the app on the water this weekend and it worked great. You don’t have to have the app running on the phone for the watch to work. I really look forward to doing some races with this app. I really like that I can change the number of screens and which data is delivered on the watch. Pure brilliance!!! I’m very impressed. ### 1/5 — Tromper d application *2018-02-20* Peu t on etre rembourser pour une app qu on a pas besoin je l ai supprimer et j ai payer pareil ### 1/5 — NoNav! not YoNav! *2017-11-28* Great idea pity it does not work. Successfully entered waypoints which were recognised by the system but no navigation data in any field on either iPhone or Apple Watch. Live map showed waypoints but in wrong position (3 miles out!). The functionality on the Apple Watch is brilliant IF IT WORKED. ### 1/5 — Not Working *2017-10-10, version 1.3* Since downloading this app, it has never fired up. No location LAT/LONG and no maps. I have authorized the app in settings to use location services. What am I missing? **Developer response:** Please make sure you have a clear view of the sky and location services is turned on. Open the app and press the "GO" button to select your type of tracking. Once a tracking mode is selected it will take a moment or two for the GPS to sync up, but you should see data begin to stream. ## Frequently asked questions about YoNav! GPS Navigation ### What devices does YoNav! support? YoNav! is supported on iPhone, iPod, and Apple Watch Series 2, 3, & 4. It can function as a standalone GPS on these Apple Watch models. ### How accurate is YoNav! GPS? YoNav! uses accurate GPS technology but requires being outdoors with a clear view of the sky. Signal acquisition can take up to 60 seconds. It is not designed for indoor use. ### Can I export my activity data from YoNav!? Yes, YoNav! allows you to export your tracks in GPX format. This format is compatible with most major navigation software applications. ### Does YoNav! have ads? No, YoNav! does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application focused on providing a seamless user experience. ### What is the price of YoNav!? YoNav! is available for a one-time purchase of $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with the app. ### How often is YoNav! updated? The latest version of YoNav! is 1.6, which was last updated on January 18, 2019. Users can expect updates to improve functionality and compatibility. ### What are the main activities YoNav! is good for? YoNav! is ideal for activities such as sailing, kiteboarding, surfing, orienteering, and hiking. It provides specialized features like a sailing countdown timer and detailed telemetry for these pursuits. ### What is the age rating for YoNav!? YoNav! has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app's interface is designed to be simple and easy to navigate. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.6 — 2019-01-18 Bug fix affecting watch autonomy. ### 1.5 — 2018-12-14 Fixed bug in track interruptions. Layout adjustments for new Series 4 watch. General improvements. ### 1.4 — 2018-01-30 -Export your tracks in GPX format for use in other navigation software. -Support for the Apple Watch Water Lock feature. -Modified units of measure -Minor bug fixes and improvements ### 1.3 — 2017-09-07 -Multiple Lat/Lon format displays are available -Sync timeouts fixed -Added elevation as telemetry option -Minor bug fixes and improvements ### 1.2 — 2017-07-10 We've made huge improvements to the data fields and routing. ## Apps similar to YoNav! 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