Why limit yourself to your small screen on the phone? Run Handy GPS (free), an app by BinaryEarth, best experienced on your PC or Mac with BlueStacks, the world’s #1 Android emulator.
About the App
Looking for a reliable buddy on your next hike or off-road trip? Handy GPS (free) has your back. This Maps & Navigation app by BinaryEarth turns your phone into a straightforward, easy-to-use GPS tool—great for anything from hiking and biking to geology fieldwork. You don’t need to mess with accounts or an internet connection. Just open the app, and you’re ready to head out and keep track of everywhere you roam.
App Features
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Live Location & Stats
See exactly where you are, how high up you’ve climbed, the speed you’re moving, and even the direction you’re heading—all updated in real time. Pick your favorite units: metric, US, or even nautical. -
Waypoint & Track Logging
Drop pins to save your favorite spots or record the path you’ve taken, so retracing your steps or finding your way back is always simple. -
Import & Export Data
Bring in routes from GPX or KML files, or export your adventures to Google Earth when you’re back home. -
Flexible Location Formats
Whether you use UTM, MGRS, or plain old latitude/longitude, you can plug in coordinates however you like. It even plays well with paper maps when you want to go old school. -
“Goto” Navigation Tool
Need to find your way back to camp or a car? Set a waypoint and let the app guide you there, complete with alerts as you get close. -
Compass Page
Got a device with a magnetic sensor? Use the built-in compass for even more navigation options. -
Global Map Support
Use standard WGS84 plus common Australian datum and North American map grids—handy for all sorts of regions. -
Satellite Info
Check out which GPS satellites you’re connected to and see signal strengths, all on one screen. -
Estimator Tools
Measure distances or directions between waypoints and even use a timer to find out how far and fast you’ve gone. -
WearOS Support
If you’re rocking an Android smartwatch, there’s a free companion app so you can check essential info without digging out your phone.
You can also run Handy GPS (free) on BlueStacks if you’re curious about mapping or checking out your logs right from your computer. Handy GPS (free) is designed to be simple, quick to use, and ready for all those moments when you don’t want to lose your way—even far from cell service.
BlueStacks gives you the much-needed freedom to experience your favorite apps on a bigger screen. Get it now.
