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Locus Pro – An extensive GPS tool
Tested version: 2.7.4
Latest version: 2.7.4
Requires Android: from 2.1
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Summary
Whether you're out hiking in the woods or simply running around the city: Locus Pro is a phenomenal tool to help you keep your bearings. All about GPS, this application is made for tracking, positioning or simple navigation.
Read on after the break for more details.
Features & Use
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-Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4.2.1
An assistant is there to guide you through the set up and explain the key settings.
The first step is to assign how you'd like to use Locus Pro:
- as a beginner
- as an expert
- marking a track
- geo caching
- navigation
The three last options are special modules that can be activated at a later point in time. This is meant to help keep the app a little tidier and easier to activate. There are several other features which users are free to decide whether to unlock or not, such as additional programmes for geo caching pages, Latitude and Foursquare.
That's about all there is to say regarding set up, now you can dive right into the app itself. Locus starts with a main landing screen which is where the map can be seen. Above and below the map you will find two bars:
The upper bar allows to to quickly access all major functions: main menu and three buttons that can be filled with standard settings for GPS, data and maps.
The bottom bar is reserved for functions related to navigating the map: change location, set map to compass or manual, zoom in and out (multi touch gestures available).
The main menu harbours the following options:
- Maps: This is where users can access all available maps (e.g. OSM), including downloaded maps.
- Data: List of POIs, tracks and other elements that can be edited, exported or imported.
- Locus Store: The app's store via which you may purchase more apps or designs.
- Functions: Allows you to access all functions, including mapping a track.
- Settings: All settings can be found here.
Bottom line:
It isn't possible to fit in all of the Locus Pro features into one single review. There are simply too many features and functions, which on the whole is a major advantage for users,be it for using whilst on vacation, outdoors doing sports or every day around the city.
I was majorly impressed by the extensive tracking features such as live tracking and streaming in the internet.
The Locus Store is also a plus point should you wish to purchase additional maps to use in offline mode.
We also like the modules which can be displayed or not, making the application a little easier to navigate.
One of the latest features is a more fleshed out version of geocaching.
I am impressed by this application's performance and functionality scope. Users who enjoy being outdoors will appreciate the GPS tracking feature. A free version is available should you wish to check out and get acquainted with the app before purchasing.
Screen & Controls
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Locus Pro comes with a great layout. The design is both contemporary and pleasing to the eye.
A large scope of functionality can have a few drawbacks in the sense that sometimes operating the app can feel a bit muddled and confusing. In the case of Locus Pro my guess is that it will take a bit of time before you understand how to navigate the programme really effectively.
Speed & Stability
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Locus Pro is very stabile. There were a few short loading times which didn't bother us much. The application draws quite a lot of energy from the battery.
Price/Performance Ratio
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Locus Pro is our app of the week (until December 16th) and costs only €3.99 instead of €7.68, which – though steep – is a perfectly adequate price for an app with so many functions.
Expand the application to offline maps by shopping in the Locus Store (please note, however, that extra features will cost extra money). Some maps cost more than others; there are a few special deals with which you can download 2GB for €0.99.
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A Google User, Apr 16, 2013
Perfect for Offline Geocaching I bought this app a couple days ago, looking for a good way to go offline geocacing. This app is much better than the one created by groundspeak. The price is absolutely appropriate. Thank you.
A Google User, Apr 14, 2013
Ehh Topo maps no longer exist for the area app was purchased for yrs ago. They've been updated to a very less accurate version. They were 1960s maps, but i knew where i was
A Google User, Mar 30, 2013
Committed development, so feature rich already This makes hunger for more. Like offline search in vector maps :-)) Galaxy Note
A Google User, Mar 27, 2013
Great Work Good app but too complicated. Map tweak for latest version to have google or microsoft maps does not work with latest version. Overall goog app.
A Google User, Mar 27, 2013
Active Development and Wonderful App This app is the best GPS based application on google play for offline trekking and mapping. I assume it will only get better with the active development. Grab this!
A Google User, Mar 26, 2013
Dishonorable dev I bought Vector Maps add-on a couple of years ago to support the dev when he started development. I was promised to be able download maps for live. But then dev decided that this money is not enough for him and deactivated the paid add-on. Do not buy from this guy!!! He will forget about his obligations easily after getting your money!
A Google User, Mar 23, 2013
Orux is better and free I paid for Locus and thought they now what they do. But I had to update 3times in a row. So I contact the developer & informed him that weather function doesn't work. He told me, they tested the app with some people of the forum ect. I thought there know what they do!? To many bugs, not even can download map without to pay again. I think they fly a bit to high with business! Orux is free and can do the same + awesome support & not so cool, big-headed talking like here!
A Google User, Mar 23, 2013
Lucas map pro Fast easy to use many options and map selections aviation maps so cool I recommend to all
A Google User, Mar 23, 2013
Plinio Excellent on Galaxy Tab 7, better and better after each update, a must have application!
Gr8!