GPS Explorer

Stefan Hutter - ITK Beratung & Research

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About this app

GPS Explorer – The comprehensive OpenStreetMap-based app for outdoor enthusiasts, teams, and professional users

Explore the world with GPS Explorer, the versatile GPS app powered by OpenStreetMap: navigation, trip recording, team features, live map overlays, and more – all in one user-friendly app.


GPS Explorer – The comprehensive OpenStreetMap-based app for outdoor adventurers, teams, and professional users

Discover the world with GPS Explorer, the versatile GPS app based on OpenStreetMap: navigation, trip recording, team features, live map overlays, and more – all in one user-friendly app.









... NAVIGATION & ROUTE PLANNING:

- Turn-by-turn navigation on foot, by bike, or by car
- Spoken directions (turn-by-turn directions, rerouting, arrival)
- Automatic route recalculation in case of deviation
- Multilingual directions including street names and roundabout exits

TOUR RECORDING & TRACKING:

- Record routes: on foot, by bike, by car, and more, with speed, elevation profile, and timestamp

- Bike computer mode with speedometer view and background tracking

- GPX import/export, geofencing for start/finish areas

LOCATION SHARING & TEAM:

- Share location live with group/team
- Each member's history is saved; "Show History" displays the last route on the map

- Group management with role and permission assignment

COMPETITIONS:

- Challenges: Route duels based on time, distance, duration, or elevation gain (also for ski tours)

- Leaderboards for each challenge and user statistics

LIVE MAP LAYER:

- Ship tracking (AIS), flight tracking, traffic reports

- Public transport with departure times, worldwide news events

- Wikipedia information on nearby locations

AREAS, POIs & PROTECTED AREAS:

- Area and distance measurement with a tap of your finger

- Save POIs, categorize them, add photos and notes

- Protected areas: Entry is detected; Time-limited tickets via in-app purchase (Stripe)

MAP & OFFLINE:

- OpenStreetMap maps in multiple styles, 3D globe and street view

- Download offline tiles and entire regions for offline use

- Elevation profiles, map comparison, location search

IDEAL FOR:

Hikers, cyclists, runners, surveyors, teams on joint tours or assignments, and anyone who wants to document locations and routes.

Privacy: Location data remains locally on your device – only when "Share Location" is actively used are positions saved for your team (history, 90-day retention).

Support: Questions or suggestions? Contact us via the app or our website.

What’s new

Neu: Spenden-Popup zur Unterstuetzung der App-Entwicklung. Sprachauswahl zeigt jetzt jede Sprache in ihrer eigenen Schrift an. Diverse kleinere Verbesserungen.