Simple GPS – Review
By App Type: Uncategorized
Our rating: 
By: Simple GPS
Version #: 1.0
Date Released: 2008-09-16
Developer:
Price: 0.99
User Rating:
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I’m not sure what the point of Simple GPS is.
Sure, it is described as “…an easy and attractive GPS display for the iPhone. Just launch it and get your coordinates within seconds” but isn’t that what the native Maps program does?
Sure, it can be “Great for geocaching, hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities” but so is… the native mapping program.
Sure, you can “Tell your friends where you are. Tap "Email" and send them a link to your location. When they open it on their phones, they’ll be linked directly to Google Maps” but you can do that with other programs like Here I Am is FREE.
If you need the ability to “Tap on the coordinates to switch between decimal and sexagesimal (degrees/minutes/seconds). Tap on the altitude or accuracy readings to switch feet to meters.” this might be the app for you. If you don’t need that, don’t bother.
Quick Take
Value: low
Would I Buy Again: no
Learning Curve: low
Who is it for: not me
What I like: not much. The interface isn’t even attractive.
What I Don’t: Doesn’t really do anything I can get for free elsewhere.
Final Statement: Not worth the dollar.
Tell your friends where you are. Tap" Email "and send them a link to your location. When they open it on their phones, they'll be linked directly to Google Maps.
Get an aerial view of your location. Tap" Map "to launch Google Maps with your current coordinates. Hint: Tap on the coordinates to switch between decimal and sexagesimal (degrees/minutes/seconds). Tap on the altitude or accuracy readings to switch feet to meters. Your preferences are saved automatically.
Note: Simple GPS works best on iPhone 3G. It will work on the iPod touch and (original) iPhone but neither model has a GPS unit so locations aren't as accurate.
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