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-====== FAQ ======
+{{ :manual:ios_logo.png?nolink|}}
+====== Locus Map Lite ======
+An early iOS version of Locus Map
 ----
-===== Is Locus Map also available on iOS? =====
+===== About =====
-**Yes, it is. But it doesn't have the same amount of features as the Android versions. Yet.**
+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.
-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]]**.
+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? ===
-The app is in continuous development and we'll keep adding features to it until it is mostly as capable as the Android version.
+  * You can import outdoor activities recorded with an Apple Watch or another tracking device that are stored in the Health app.
-===== What can you do with the Lite version now? =====
-(status in June/2025)
-  * Browse online LoMaps (hiking, biking and winter) and world satellite maps, all including LoPoints.
-  * Download offline LoMaps of the whole world (three for free, more with Premium Gold)
-  * Online search for locations and addresses.
-  * Record activities.
-  * Manage your tracks, routes or points in My Library.
-  * Synchronize My Library with the cloud (other devices, including Androids or https://web.locusmap.app/ ) if the account is Gold Premium.
-  * Import and export tracks, routes and points via GPX.
-===== Is there any Beta testing program? =====
+=== Can I sync the iOS app with my Android phone? ===
-<WRAP center round alert>
+  * 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.
-**Beta testing of the iOS version has been temporarily suspended.**
-</WRAP>
+=== 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]]**.
-<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>
+=== 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**.
-  * <del>Create a **[[https://help.locusmap.eu/ticket/add|new private ticket]]** at our helpdesk.</del>
+=== Does the app use offline maps? ===
-  * <del>Provide us email of Apple ID and optionally Locus Map account</del>.
+  * Yes, you can download offline **[[..:ios:maps|LoMaps]]** for the whole world
-  * <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>
+=== Can the app navigate? ===
-===== How do I plan routes for the iOS app? =====
+  * Not yet. You can display the route on the screen and see your position on it.
-On the **[[https://web.locusmap.app|Locus Web Planner]]**. If you save the route, it will sync to the mobile app with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Premium Gold]]**. Otherwise, select [[manual:user_guide:webplanner:sharing#track_route_export|GPX export]] on the web and [[manual:ios:my_lib#import|import]] the file into the mobile app.
-===== Can I import a GPX route into the application? =====
+=== Can the app guide to points, e.g. geocaches? ===
-Yes. Send the GPX file to your device and choose to open it in the Locus Map Lite app. Or open the app, select your desired My Library folder, click the Import button, and select the file on your device.
+  * Yes, it can. More about **[[..:ios:guidance|guidance to a target >>]]**
-===== Are all Premium Gold features the same on iOS and Android? =====
-No, currently only [[manual:user_guide:sync|cloud sync]] and [[manual:user_guide:maps_online|satellite maps]] are available on the iOS version. More features will be added soon.
+----
-In the meantime, you can take advantage of our **introductory offer for Premium Gold with a 50% discount for the first year**, which is valid until 31.8.2024 and may be extended.
+===== Key Features =====
-===== Does the app use offline maps? =====
-Not yet, we’re still working on it – we hope to add offline maps soon. For now, you need to be online to see the map.
-===== Will there be a full Locus Map for iOS? When will the features I miss be available? =====
-Our long-term plan is to expand Locus Map Lite to a similar feature set as our full Locus Map on Android, which is also constantly developed. When that will happen is hard to say even for us. Until then we will keep “Lite” in the name for differentiation.
-In the meantime, you can help us to shape our development priorities by providing **[[https://help.locusmap.eu/topics/all/status/all/category/37/sort/new_updated/page/1|feedback]]**.
+For detailed articles on particular app features, please follow these links:
-===== How can I help you add missing or other desired features to the application? =====
-Our resources are not unlimited, so we have to set priorities. You can help us by giving us **[[https://help.locusmap.eu/topics/all/status/all/category/37/sort/new_updated/page/1|feedback]]** about the app.
-Finally, we can only afford to develop our apps because of our Premium users. So subscribing to **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Premium Gold]]** is the thing that allows us to go faster and further.
+[[manual:ios:map_screen|{{:manual:user_guide:ic_panel_functions_alt.png?50|Map Screen}}]] **[[manual:ios:map_screen|Map Screen]]**\\
-===== Can I use my Premium on both iOS and Android platforms? =====
-Yes, the plan is linked to your **[[manual:user_guide:locus_store:user_profile|Locus account]]**, which is the same for iOS, Android and web. Please note that the features are not the same on these platforms.
-===== Is Premium Silver available for iOS? =====
-No, already implemented features that are part of Premium Silver in the Android version are temporarily free in the iOS app.
-===== How do I cancel my subscription? =====
-Either from Locus Map > My Premium or from the Apple Store.
-**You can cancel it at any time.**
+[[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]]**\\
-Even if you cancel your subscription, you will still be able to use the features until the end of your subscription period.
+[[manual:ios:my_lib|{{:manual:user_guide:ic_data_alt.png?50|My Library}}]] **[[manual:ios:my_lib|My Library]]**\\
-If you don’t cancel, your subscription will automatically renew.

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