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--- manual:faq:locus_for_ios [2023/10/11 15:19] – mstupka
+++ manual:faq:locus_for_ios [2024/11/13 11:23] (current) – [What can you do with the Lite version now?] mstupka
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-====== Locus Map on iOS ======
+====== FAQ ======
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-===== Question =====
+===== Is Locus Map also available on iOS? =====
+**Yes, it is. But it doesn't have the same amount of features as the Android versions. Yet.**
-Is Locus Map also available on iOS?
+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]]**.
+The app is in continuous development and we'll keep adding features to it until it is mostly as capable as the Android version.
+===== 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 and export tracks, routes and points via GPX.
-===== Answer =====
+===== Is there any Beta testing program? =====
+<WRAP center round alert>
+**Beta testing of the iOS version has been temporarily suspended.**
+</WRAP>
-**Not yet. But testing a lite iOS version has begun.**
-After 12 years of developing the application for Android OS we finally gathered enough sources for the launch of the iOS version development. The first beta version has been released for public testing via **[[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/testflight/id899247664|Testflight]]** platform.
+<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>
-If you send us your **[[https://help.locusmap.eu/ticket/add|request]]**, we will add your email to the list of testers for our upcoming app called "**Locus Map Lite**," which is not yet publicly available. Eventually, this Lite version will evolve into the full-fledged "Locus Map," but it will be a gradual journey.
-==== Here's what you need to do: ====
-  * Create a **[[https://help.locusmap.eu/ticket/add|new private ticket]]** at our helpdesk.
-  * Provide us email of Apple ID and optionally Locus Map account.
-  * Let us know if you already have Premium activated and whether you synchronized some of your data to our cloud in the past.
-  * Set your post as a question.
-In the first wave, we plan to grant access to only a limited number of testers to ensure we can handle the feedback effectively. However, subsequent waves will likely follow quickly.
-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.
-==== What can you do with the Lite version currently? ====
-  * Browse online worldwide LoMaps, including LoPoints.
-  * Search for locations using our new search feature.
-  * Record activities.
-  * Log in with your account.
-  * Utilize MyLibrary for your tracks or points.
-  * Synchronize MyLibrary with the cloud (other devices, including Androids or https://web.locusmap.app/ ) if the account is Gold Premium.
-==== What features are currently missing? ====
+  * <del>Create a **[[https://help.locusmap.eu/ticket/add|new private ticket]]** at our helpdesk.</del>
+  * <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>
-  * Registration of new accounts.
+<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>
-  * Only online LoMaps are accessible; other maps are not supported.
+===== How do I plan routes for the iOS app? =====
-  * The route planner.
+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.
-  * Navigation capabilities are limited to manual following of the line on the map.
+===== Can I import a GPX route into the application? =====
-  * Offline features are not available except for activity recording.
+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.
-  * Imports/exports, sharing features as well as many other features are not yet implemented
+===== Are all Premium Gold features the same on iOS and Android? =====
-==== Who is this build for? ====
+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.
-Anyone willing to help us with testing or who wants to experience what it currently offers!
-Our priority is to verify the robustness of user data synchronization and gather feedback on the overall app experience from an iOS perspective. We especially welcome those migrating from Android with an already populated MyLibrary. If you meet this criterion and don't have Gold Premium, let us know, and we may provide a temporary voucher to activate it upon request.
+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.
+===== 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.
-==== A few notes about MyLibrary synchronization in this app build: ====
+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]]**.
+===== 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.
-If you already have your data in MyLibrary from using Locus Map on Android or the web, make sure to back them up before attempting synchronization on iOS! You can use the Backup feature on the Android app to avoid data loss in case the iOS version encounters any issues during synchronization (though we don't anticipate any problems!).
+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.
-Data synchronization can be triggered from the MyLibrary screen or within the app settings. Gold Premium is required for a logged-in account to use this feature.
+===== 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.
-The background running of the synchronization process is currently limited. If you have extensive initial data to download, keep the screen with the synchronization process on. The app disables the screen limit on this screen so it can finish the process as soon as possible.
+**You can cancel it at any time.**
-The app cannot yet receive instant notifications about new data available for download from the web or other registered devices. The app checks for new data only once every 2 hours after the last attempt. So, if you create a new track on the web or elsewhere under your account, trigger the synchronization manually.
+Even if you cancel your subscription, you will still be able to use the features until the end of your subscription period.
-Glimpse of upcoming new MyLibrary
-There are even some firsts on the iOS platform for us. MyLibrary UI here is already built in mind for new features that we are working on. For example, it will allow you to place both waypoints and tracks under the same folder in the future. So we hope you won’t be too confused by some quirks of this transitory version.
+If you don’t cancel, your subscription will automatically renew.

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