ActiveGPS
$1.18About ActiveGPS
GPS navigation and tracking for walking, cycling, Geocaching
Supports multiple map grid formats - UTM, Military Grid (MGRS), Ordnance Survey (OS) British & Irish Grid and Dutch RD support.
Navigate with a smoothly rotating compass, or rotate the phone for a large text-based view.
Capture and view tracks on the phone, or export to SD card.
New for version 2.3.2 - added magnetic compass support for capable devices. The main compass bearing is still based on GPS (i.e. movement between current and last position) but a yellow mark now also indicates the magnetic heading. This can be enabled or disabled in the settings menu.
Supports multiple map grid formats - UTM, Military Grid (MGRS), Ordnance Survey (OS) British & Irish Grid and Dutch RD support.
Navigate with a smoothly rotating compass, or rotate the phone for a large text-based view.
Capture and view tracks on the phone, or export to SD card.
New for version 2.3.2 - added magnetic compass support for capable devices. The main compass bearing is still based on GPS (i.e. movement between current and last position) but a yellow mark now also indicates the magnetic heading. This can be enabled or disabled in the settings menu.
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
2.3.2 - Added magnetic compass support for capable devices. Checked Irish grid conversion and no issue found, please email info@ellipsoidmobile.com if any issue seen.
2.3.1 - Nexus/Droid fix.
2.3.0 – Improved readability.
2.3.2 - Added magnetic compass support for capable devices. Checked Irish grid conversion and no issue found, please email info@ellipsoidmobile.com if any issue seen.
2.3.1 - Nexus/Droid fix.
2.3.0 – Improved readability.
Price update Price changed from $1.22 to $1.18.
Price update Price changed from $1.18 to $1.22.
Price update Price changed from $1.55 to $1.18.
More downloads ActiveGPS reached 1 000 - 5 000 downloads
What are users saying about ActiveGPS
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by X####:
by X####:
Use it for 4 years now, on my first and second smart phone. Worth the money because it brings national grid coords. Dutch RD coords tested and performs well for x and y. Local datum (ground) elevation not so good. Simplicity of the app is a good thing.
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by D####:
by D####:
Those complaining of lack of navigation are missing the point. If you want data dependant maps you are well catered for. If, however you expect to be out on moorland with no mobile reception, this application is perfect in a 'it just works' sort of way.
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by D####:
by D####:
Good but the compass keeps freezing on xperia x10. Uninstalled.
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by M####:
by M####:
Slow response on the heading. Changed a digit in MGRS coord making it useless for my job.
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by F####:
by F####:
Great app for those looking for a gps app in the military. I have used the MGRS on many land nav courses and its always on point.
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by D####:
by D####:
I was expecting "navigation" to mean maps etc, but it's essentially just a compass, coordinates and speed. Not really enough for a paid app. Refunded.
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by D####:
by D####:
UK OS grid co-ordinates great for hiking.
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by K####:
by K####:
Works, mgrs will be great in the field during milsim events!
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by Z####:
by Z####:
Can't use to view coordinates on a map or plan a route so no use to me
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by D####:
by D####:
MGRS is wrong. Fort Benning is 16S not 17S and the rest is wrong from the real map. Their math is screwed up on the conversion.
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by D####:
by D####:
Not what i expected... i expected something similar to the verizon gps. Want a refund.
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by D####:
by D####:
OS grid ref is great for walking & rotate for big text is very useful
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by D####:
by D####:
Works great. Im in the field a lot and the mgrs feature is accurate enough for a 8 digit grid most of the time. Always good enough for a 6 digit grid.
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by M####:
by M####:
Irish grid Irish grid co ordinates are way out (+/- 50m) when compared to a decent GPS system...think the conversion must be wrong. If this were fixed I would rate 5* because everything else is just what I need; pity it is unusable because of the inaccurate readings.
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by M####:
by M####:
Good but the compass keeps freezing on xperia x10. Uninstalled.
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by F####:
by F####:
Slow response on the heading. Changed a digit in MGRS coord making it useless for my job.
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by U####:
by U####:
Great app for those looking for a gps app in the military. I have used the MGRS on many land nav courses and its always on point.
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by G####:
by G####:
Can't use to view coordinates on a map or plan a route so no use to me
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by M####:
by M####:
UK OS grid co-ordinates great for hiking.
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by M####:
by M####:
Not what i expected... i expected something similar to the verizon gps. Want a refund.
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by M####:
by M####:
Worth the money because it brings national grid coords. Dutch RD coords tested and performs well
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by M####:
by M####:
OS grid ref is great for walking & rotate for big text is very useful
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by M####:
by M####:
I was expecting "navigation" to mean maps etc, but it's essentially just a compass, coordinates and speed. Not really enough for a paid app. Refunded.
by D####:
- Update - I've tried this again and the readings are now much closer to what the handheld GPS was saying. Perfect for getting a quick grid ref in Irish Grid - The only app that I have found that does this on Android - Thank you :) - Previous - Irish grid co ordinates are way out (+/- 50m) when compared to a decent GPS system...think the conversion must be wrong. If this were fixed I would rate 5* because everything else is just what I need; pity it is unusable because of the inaccurate readings.