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--- manual:faq:locus_for_ios [2024/07/09 16:20] – [iOS Beta testing] mstupka
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-====== Locus Map on iOS ======
+{{ :manual:ios_logo.png?nolink|}}
+====== Locus Map Lite ======
+An early iOS version of Locus Map
 ----
-===== Question =====
+===== About =====
+An **early stage of the iOS variant of outdoor navigation app Locus Map**, full-featured and popular on Android devices. Development started from scratch in 2023.
-Is Locus Map also available on iOS?
+In February 2026, the app offers the following:
+  * **[[manual:user_guide:maps_locusmaps#online_lomap|LoMaps]]** - outdoor maps suitable for hiking and biking, available online and offline
+  * **[[manual:user_guide:maps_online#lomaps_ski|LoMaps Ski]]** - online map for winter activities
+  * **[[manual:user_guide:maps_online#satellite|Satellite map]]** - aerial and satellite imagery with labels
+  * **[[manual:ios:lopoints|LoPoints]]** - dynamic points of interest with tourist information, Wikipedia and users' photos
+  * **[[manual:ios:search|Search]]** - worldwide online search of places and addresses
+  * **[[manual:ios:track_rec|Track recording]]** - multi-profile recording of sports activities
+  * **[[manual:ios:my_lib|My Library]]** - database of user's [[manual:user_guide:tracks|tracks, routes]] and [[manual:user_guide:points|points]], [[manual:user_guide:sync|synced]] with the [[manual:user_guide:webplanner:library|web library]] and other devices
+  * **[[..:ios:guidance|Guidance]]** to a target
+==== FAQ for early adopters ====
+=== Can I import my activities from Apple Health? ===
+  * You can import outdoor activities recorded with an Apple Watch or another tracking device that are stored in the Health app.
-===== Answer =====
+=== Can I sync the iOS app with my Android phone? ===
+  * Yes, you can. Just use the same **[[manual:user_guide:locus_store:user_profile|Locus account]]** you use on your Android phone. And make sure you have the **[[manual:user_guide:premium|Premium Gold]]** active.
-**Yes, it is. But it doesn't have the same amount of features as the Android versions. Yet.**
+=== How can I plan routes for the iOS app? ===
+  * On **[[https://web.locusmap.app|Locus Web Planner]]**. When you save the route, it is synced with the mobile app with **[[manual:user_guide:premium|Premium Gold]]**.
-It is called Locus Map LITE and you can download it from the **[[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/locus-map-lite/id6443446295|Apple AppStore]]**. All information about the app and its current features is on the **[[https://www.locusmap.app/ios/|Locus Map LITE website]]**.
+=== Can I import a GPX file to the app? ===
+  * Yes, you can import tracks, routes and points from a GPX file stored in your iOS device.  Either tap the file **directly in your device storage** or open Locus Map and select **Import to a particular track or point folder**.
+=== Does the app use offline maps? ===
+  * Yes, you can download offline **[[..:ios:maps|LoMaps]]** for the whole world
+=== Can the app navigate? ===
+  * Not yet. You can display the route on the screen and see your position on it.
+=== Can the app guide to points, e.g. geocaches? ===
+  * Yes, it can. More about **[[..:ios:guidance|guidance to a target >>]]**
+----
-The app is in continuous development and we'll keep adding features to it until it is mostly as capable as the Android version.
+===== Key Features =====
-==== What can you do with the Lite version now? ====
-(status in July/2024)
-  * Browse online LoMaps (hiking, biking and winter) and world satellite maps, all including LoPoints.
-  * Online search for locations and addresses.
-  * Record activities.
-  * Log in with your Locus account.
-  * Utilize MyLibrary for your tracks, routes or points.
-  * Synchronize MyLibrary with the cloud (other devices, including Androids or https://web.locusmap.app/ ) if the account is Gold Premium.
-  * Import tracks, routes and points via GPX.
-===== iOS Beta testing =====
+For detailed articles on particular app features, please follow these links:
-<WRAP center round alert>
-**Beta testing of the iOS version has been temporarily suspended.**
-</WRAP>
+[[manual:ios:map_screen|{{:manual:user_guide:ic_panel_functions_alt.png?50|Map Screen}}]] **[[manual:ios:map_screen|Map Screen]]**\\
-<del>As is mentioned in the beginning the app is still developed and new versions are produced. This includes a range of pre-production Beta versions that have to be tested. If you wish to participate in this testing, please do the following:</del>
+[[manual:ios:lopoints|{{:manual:user_guide:ic_points_alt.png?50|LoPoints}}]] **[[manual:ios:lopoints|LoPoints]]**\\
+[[manual:ios:search|{{:manual:user_guide:ic_search_alt.png?50|Search}}]] **[[manual:ios:search|Search]]**\\
+[[manual:ios:track_rec|{{:manual:user_guide:ic_track_record_alt.png?50|Track Recording}}]] **[[manual:ios:track_rec|Track Recording]]**\\
-  * <del>Create a **[[https://help.locusmap.eu/ticket/add|new private ticket]]** at our helpdesk.</del>
+[[manual:ios:my_lib|{{:manual:user_guide:ic_data_alt.png?50|My Library}}]] **[[manual:ios:my_lib|My Library]]**\\
-  * <del>Provide us email of Apple ID and optionally Locus Map account</del>.
-  * <del>Let us know if you already have Premium activated and whether you synchronized some of your data to our cloud in the past.</del>
-  * <del>Set your post as a question.</del>
-<del>Once you're accepted into the BETA, you'll be able to download or update the app using "**[[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/testflight/id899247664|TestFlight]]**," which can be found on the Apple App Store.</del>

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