GPS Receiver HD is a utility for iPhone and iPad that allows users to record, name, and export GPS waypoints.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the friction of manual coordinate logging by providing a simple, iCloud-synced interface for geographic data portability.
For iPhone and iPad users requiring a simple tool for logging and exporting geographic coordinates.
What does it look like?
Key features
Captures and labels current GPS coordinates for later reference.
Synchronizes waypoint data across devices using Apple's cloud infrastructure.
Supports CSV and KML file formats for transferring waypoint lists to external applications.
How much does it cost?
GPS Receiver HD is distributed as a free utility without visible in-app purchase or subscription gates.
Velocity
Dormant developmentperformanceShow more...
GPS Receiver HD has been inactive for 2,882 days, indicating the project is no longer receiving development support. The last recorded update was a minor release focused on KML file export fixes. There is no evidence of ongoing maintenance, feature development, or operational activity.
Who built it?
Paul Shelley
2 apps tracked · Utilities
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What do users think recently?
Fresh user feedback skews excited. Users appreciate responsive developer support builds long-term trust by resolving individual user issues within twenty-four hours and simple and clean design allows users to capture and export waypoints without unnecessary complex steps.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Responsive developer support builds long-term trust by resolving individual user issues within twenty-four hours
- Simple and clean design allows users to capture and export waypoints without unnecessary complex steps
- Pro features provide significant value by enabling multiple waypoint lists and diverse file format exports
- Occasional crashes following the latest update prevent users from opening the application on their devices
18 of 18 recent reviews analyzed · moderate confidence · Excited overall
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Competitive landscape for GPS Receiver HD
How's the Utilities market?
GPS Receiver HD maintains a 4.0-star rating across 18 analyzed reviews, positioning itself as a niche, free utility for coordinate logging. The lack of updates since 2018 signals a maintenance-only posture in a category where rivals increasingly integrate offline maps.
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Key takeaways for GPS Receiver HD
Where is it heading?
The market for simple GPS utilities is consolidating around apps that offer at least basic offline support, a feature currently missing here. GPS Receiver HD remains stable for its core, long-term users, but the lack of active development means any further stability regressions will likely accelerate churn to more frequently updated alternatives.
- Stability regressions in the latest update (immediate crashes) erode the daily active habit, which compounds the rating drag already visible on the platform.
- The 94-month release gap indicates a maintenance-only posture, which leaves the app exposed to rivals that offer modern features like offline map integration.
The SWOT
- iCloud sync reduces switching costs by maintaining user data across multiple iOS devices
- Adding imperial unit settings and coordinate format preferences would address top user requests
Next best moves
Fix launch-day crashes because they prevent users from opening the app → restore core utility
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The 94-month update gap is a competitive advantage…
Read the full takeBottom line
Addressing the launch-day stability regressions would restore the utility of the waypoint capture workflow, which remains the primary value driver for the current user base.
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Is GPS Receiver HD suitable for professional navigation?
Does GPS Receiver HD work without an internet connection?
What alternatives should I consider for GPS logging?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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