Handy GPS (subscription)

Name: Handy GPS (subscription)
Rating: 4.2222223 (1108 reviews)
Author: BinaryEarth

By: BinaryEarth

A hiking and bushwalking GPS for the real world. No account creation required.

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Features & Capabilities

Handy GPS (subscription) is the perfect companion for your outdoor adventures such as hiking, bushwalking, mountain biking, kayaking, and more. Designed for real-world off-trail use, it works reliably even in remote areas without network connectivity by using GPS alone. The app supports UTM, MGRS, and lat/lon coordinate systems, allowing seamless integration with paper maps.

With features like waypoint marking, track logs, compass, and altitude tracking, Handy GPS helps you seek, find, and safely return home. The subscription unlocks unlimited waypoints, track logs, offline map downloads, elevation profiles, geotagged photos, voice memos, and more advanced GPS tools. It supports multiple datums worldwide and offers handy exports via KML, GPX, and CSV formats. This robust tool is suited for outdoor sports as well as professional fields like surveying, forestry, and archaeology. No account creation is required, enhancing privacy and usability on the trail.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Navigation & Mapping

By:

BinaryEarth

Downloads:

355,291 556

Rating:

4.22

(1,108) 1 new ratings

Version:

44.9 Last updated: 2026-04-23

Version code:

449

Creation date:

2017-08-09

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION Low risk

Size:

32.10MB

Email:

in*****@binaryearth.net

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 116,539 ▼ 277

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

BinaryEarth

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=binaryearth.handygpssub

Email:

in*****@binaryearth.net

Website:

http://www.binaryearth.net/HandyGPS

User Reviews

Users praise Handy GPS for its reliable and accurate GPS capabilities, ease of use, and good performance, particularly for professionals like surveyors. The app benefits from responsive developer support and strong recommendations. However, multiple users face problems with subscription transfers between phones, causing repeated payment requests. There are also complaints of app crashes, UI readability challenges, feature limitations in symbol editing and exports, and occasional slowdowns after updates, impacting the overall experience.

Pros

Reliable and accurate GPS functionality appreciated by users, especially surveyors and outdoor enthusiasts.
User-friendly and straightforward interface, making it easy and fun to use.
Good performance and usefulness for various GPS-related tasks.
Responsive and supportive developer interaction noted by users.
Positive recommendations from experienced users in geospatial fields.

Cons

Issues with subscription account restoration and transfer between devices, causing repeated subscription prompts.
App crashes on certain devices or Android versions despite granted permissions.
Export and symbol editing features have problems, such as inability to edit symbols or unreliable exports.
UI readability issues like dark screens and small font sizes, especially in bright conditions.
Performance degradation over time with updates, leading to slow operation and user frustration.

Recent reviews

I've had the app for a while. I got a new phone and transferred my apps. Handy gps wouldn't continue to record when the phone was turned off so I un-installed the re-installed now I can't get my account back. How do I get my account back?