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====== Locus Map Lite ======
An early iOS version of Locus Map
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===== 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.

In May 2024, the app offers the following:
  * **[[manual:user_guide:maps_locusmaps#online_lomap|LoMaps online]]** - outdoor map suitable for hiking and biking, available online only
  * **[[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
==== 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 which are stored in the Health app.

=== 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.

=== 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]]**.

=== 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? ===
  * Not yet, we've still been working on it - we hope offline maps are soon to be added. At the moment, **you need to be online to see the map**.

=== 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? ===
  * Not yet. But you can display the geocaches on the screen and monitor your current GPS location.


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===== Key Features =====

For detailed articles on particular app features, please follow these links:

[[manual:ios:map_screen|{{:manual:user_guide:ic_panel_functions_alt.png?50|Map Screen}}]] **[[manual:ios:map_screen|Map Screen]]**\\

[[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]]**\\ 

[[manual:ios:my_lib|{{:manual:user_guide:ic_data_alt.png?50|My Library}}]] **[[manual:ios:my_lib|My Library]]**\\
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