| Version | 45.3 |
|---|---|
| Size | 36 MB |
| Updated | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Category | Tools |
| Requires | Android 6.0 |
| MOD info | Premium |
| Google Play | binaryearth.handygps |
MOD features
- Premium.
Handy GPS is a GPS positioning and navigation app optimized for outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, cycling, boating, fishing, horseback riding, or exploring areas with limited connectivity. The app focuses on displaying coordinates, recording waypoints, and tracking journeys so users can easily check or return to places they have visited.
Overview of Handy GPS
The standout feature of Handy GPS is its ability to work based on GPS signals without needing a stable Internet connection. The app displays your current location, altitude, speed, direction of travel, and distance traveled. Users can choose between different coordinate systems such as latitude/longitude, UTM, or MGRS depending on their needs.
The app is suitable for both outdoor enthusiasts and jobs that require field positioning, such as surveying, forestry, mining, or site research. Saved points can be managed as waypoints, while the entire journey is recorded as a tracklog for later review.
Save waypoints and record journeys
Handy GPS lets you save your current location as a waypoint to mark important places. This could be a campsite, a fishing spot, a parking spot, or a location you need to return to during your trip. Users can also enter coordinates manually and use the Goto feature to get directions to a selected waypoint.
While moving, the tracklog feature records your route over time. Data can be imported or exported as GPX and KML for continued use with compatible mapping tools. The full version also supports offline maps, elevation charts, and data export to CSV.
Compass, coordinates, and outdoor navigation
The app displays a compass screen on devices with a magnetic sensor, while also showing GPS satellite positions and signal strength. Handy GPS can also calculate the distance and direction between waypoints, and supports alerts when you get close to your destination.
Another useful feature is GPS averaging, which takes multiple positioning results over a period of time to improve location accuracy. The app also supports multiple datums and coordinate grids, making it suitable for those who regularly work with topographic maps or field coordinate data.
Tips for using Handy GPS and instructions
Before starting your trip, turn on GPS and check Handy GPS's location permissions. If you want to record a tracklog while your phone screen is off, allow the app to use your location continuously and disable battery optimization for the app. This helps prevent Android from stopping the journey recording when the app runs in the background.
Create waypoints at important locations during your trip instead of trying to remember the coordinates later. For long trips or areas far from populated areas, prepare a backup battery and an alternative positioning method such as a paper map and compass. A phone's GPS is a support tool and should not be considered the only means of navigation in dangerous environments.
Conclusion
Handy GPS offers an in-depth positioning toolkit for those who frequently spend time outdoors. From displaying coordinates, altitude, speed, and direction of travel to waypoints, tracklogs, compass, navigation to a destination, and GPX/KML data support, the app meets many needs from hiking to field surveying. Its ability to work in conditions with limited network connectivity is also a notable point when exploring areas far from the center.
