Handy GPS (free)

The description of Handy GPS (free)

Site Editorial Commentary：A hiking GPS for the real world (free trial version). No account required.

Handy gps (free) is your ideal outdoor companion, designed to help you navigate, explore, and record your adventures with ease. Whether you're hiking through the wilderness, bushwalking, tramping, mountain biking, kayaking, enjoying a horse trail ride, or geocaching, this app provides the essential tools you need. It's also suitable for surveying, mining, archaeology, and forestry tasks.

No account creation or complicated setup is required. Simply install Handy GPS, activate your GPS, and you're ready to go! The app functions independently of network connectivity, making it reliable even in the most remote areas. It supports both UTM and latitude/longitude coordinates, ensuring compatibility with your paper topographic maps.

This free trial version allows you to store up to 3 waypoints and 40 track log points. You can use it for as long as you like. If you find it useful, consider upgrading to the paid version of "Handy GPS" for unlimited waypoints, track log points and many more features. Thank you for your support!

To ensure reliable track log recording when your phone screen is off, please allow the app to always use GPS and disable battery optimization for Handy GPS.

BASE FEATURES:
* Displays your current coordinates, altitude, speed, direction, and total distance traveled in metric, imperial/US, or nautical units.
* Lets you save your current location as a waypoint and record a track log to visualize your path on a map.
* Enables data import and export using KML and GPX files.
* Supports manual waypoint entry in UTM, MGRS, and latitude/longitude coordinates.
* Guides you to waypoints using the "Goto" screen, with an optional proximity alert.
* Includes a compass page for devices equipped with magnetic field sensors.
* Automatically calculates the local geoid offset to improve altitude accuracy.
* Supports the WGS84 datum globally, along with common Australian datums and map grids. WGS84 can be used for NAD83 maps in the US.
* Graphically displays GPS satellite locations and signal strengths.
* Offers simple or MGRS grid references.
* Calculates waypoint-to-waypoint distance and direction.
* Features an optional timer to record walk duration and compute your average speed.
* Extensively tested by the developer on numerous off-track walks.

EXTRA FEATURES (PAID VERSION ONLY):
* Ad-free experience.
* Unlimited waypoints and track log points.
* Offline maps for use without internet.
* Custom datums for advanced users.
* Elevation profile visualization.
* Ability to take photos and record voice memos within the app.
* Option to share your location via email or SMS.
* UK grid references.
* GPS averaging to enhance location accuracy.
* Sunrise and sunset times.
* Export waypoints and track logs to CSV files.
* Project waypoints using bearing and distance.
* Calculate length, area, and elevation change from track logs.
* Calorie computation.

PERMISSIONS:
* GPS: To determine your precise location.
* Network Access: For accessing standard map layers and OSM tiles.
* SD card Access: To load and store waypoints and track logs.
* camera Access: For taking photos (paid version only).
* Prevent Phone from sleeping: To ensure proximity alarm functionality.
* Control Flashlight: To toggle the flashlight on/off within the app.
* Record Audio: For voice memos (paid version only).

DISCLAIMER: Use this app at your own risk. The developer is not responsible for any incidents resulting from the use of this app. Mobile devices can experience battery depletion. For extended and remote hikes, it is recommended to carry a battery bank and alternative navigation methods such as a paper map and compass for safety.