# GPS Toolbox

> Use GPS Toolbox to check your GPS signal strength, use as a GPS tape measure.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.highwaynorth.gpstoolbox](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.highwaynorth.gpstoolbox)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.highwaynorth.gpstoolbox`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Highway North Interactive
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 107,484
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (254 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-06
- **First published:** 2010-07-14
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.highwaynorth.gpstoolbox)
- **Website:** [https://www.highwaynorth.com](https://www.highwaynorth.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.highwaynorth.com/Privacy.aspx](https://www.highwaynorth.com/Privacy.aspx)

## Description

GPS Toolbox is a practical Chrome extension designed to troubleshoot and monitor your GPS reception. It allows you to check your GPS signal strength and the number of satellites used to pinpoint your location, ensuring you have accurate and reliable location data.

Additionally, GPS Toolbox features a handy GPS tape measure to calculate the distance between two points effortlessly. For devices equipped with a magnetometer sensor, it also visualizes the direction you are facing via an integrated compass feature. This extension is perfect for users needing quick GPS diagnostics and basic navigation tools directly in their browser.

## Rankings

- #213,777 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.highwaynorth.gpstoolbox.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Similar extensions and apps

- [GPS Tester - GPS Super Toolbox](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.androids.gpstester) — 62 users
- [GPS Status & Toolbox](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2) — 21,648,685 users, 4.24 / 5
- [GPS Signal Meter](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mw_daddy.gps_gang) — 432 users
- [GPS Status, Test, Data Tools](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ekik.gpsdata) — 1,291 users
- [GPS Tester: Mock Location Tool](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.locationtool.gpstester) — 28 users
- [GPS Test Tool - GNSS Viewer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nick.location666) — 3,854 users
- [GPS Tools® -Navigate & Explore](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.VirtualMaze.gpsutils) — 11,143,617 users, 4.42 / 5
- [GPS Signal Analyzer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pl.epomoce.analizatorsygnalugps) — 373 users
- [GPS Checker by NAVITIME](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.navitime.gpschecker) — 147 users
- [Gps Accuracy - Stabilizer Tool](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.argps.accuracy) — 4,282 users
- [GPS Test Plus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chartcross.gpstestplus) — 166,071 users, 4.44 / 5
- [GPS Test](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chartcross.gpstest) — 20,209,344 users, 3.76 / 5

---

Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.highwaynorth.gpstoolbox)