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A lightweight app for viewing your phone's GPS information in a compass and coordinates form

A lightweight app for viewing your phone's GPS information in a compass and coordinates form

Vote: (6 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Chartcross Limited

Version: 1.6.4

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(6 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Chartcross Limited

1.6.4

Works under:

Android

Pros

  • Comprehensive navigation features
  • Supports multiple global navigation satellite systems
  • Provides clear, detailed data displays
  • Offers a variety of additional tools and features

Cons

  • Some features require additional in-app purchase
  • May be overly complex for casual users

A Comprehensive GPS Tool for Travel and Outdoor Adventures

An All-in-One Navigation Solution

GPS Test is a free application developed by Chartcross Limited, designed to evaluate the GPS signal reception in your current location. Beyond that, it offers a suite of additional navigation tools designed to enhance your traveling experiences. For devices equipped with Assisted GPS, the app can provide updates to facilitate a quicker GPS fix. It also refines the device’s GPS and Sensor readings for optimal performance.

Pinpointing Your Location

GPS Test is compatible with numerous global navigation satellite systems including BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, SBAS, and QZSS. Whether you need to calibrate your device’s GPS instruments in different environments or just want a clearer reading, the app's night mode and color schemes enable efficient organization of the interfaces. The user-friendly interface presents navigation data, meters, and graphs in an easily digestible format, spread across six information screens.

Details, Features, and Tools

The app’s SNR bar chart displays the signal strength for the satellites it supports, alongside the accuracy and current status of the GNSS network. Its Skyview feature depicts the positions of satellites in the sky via a rotating compass. Users can check their precise position, both textually and on a world map, and are provided with a day/night transition curve and the sun’s current position. The built-in compass is a boon for campers, backpackers, and frequent travelers.

Leveraging the power of GPS technology, GPS Test can also track a user’s speed, heading direction, and altitude, presenting the data in a clear text format. It displays the current time as read from the device’s built-in GPS, the local time zone, and the local sunrise and sunset times. It supports multiple Coordinate Grids standards and Geodetic Datums, and offers an optional purchase of GPS Test Plus Navigation for additional features.

Never Lose Your Way

GPS Test is an essential tool for anyone planning to venture into the wilderness or unfamiliar territories. Not only does it provide accurate location information, but it also gives insights into your geographical orientation, direction of travel, and even the position of the sun and moon. It is a truly comprehensive navigation solution that can save you time and effort in reaching your desired destination.

Pros

  • Comprehensive navigation features
  • Supports multiple global navigation satellite systems
  • Provides clear, detailed data displays
  • Offers a variety of additional tools and features

Cons

  • Some features require additional in-app purchase
  • May be overly complex for casual users