Apps Tested with the GPS Cradle

Below is a list of apps we have tested for compatibility with the GPS Navigation and Battery Cradle.

(Note: the date on this blog will always show the original post date of 12/09, but I do keep constantly updating the list of compatible apps. – GL)

First, some simple but necessary disclaimers:

• What kind of test did we do? We downloaded the app, installed it on an iPod touch with the GPS Cradle attached, and looked to see if the app could display a position & generally do what it was supposed to with that location information. We did not test every feature of every app. We did, however, make notes where things did not operate as smoothly as your might expect.

• What do we mean by “compatible”? If the app can successfully display your location and the major features of the app work as a result (e.g. show your location on a topographic map, give you navigation directions, display businesses around your position, etc.), we say the app is compatible. PLEASE NOTE: we will say an app is compatible even if it requires a WiFi connection in order to provide useful information about stuff around your position. Be sure to read the comments – some apps need both GPS location and a WiFi connection in order to perform at their best (or just be useful).

• Are these the only compatible apps? No! Don’t assume an app is incompatible just because you don’t see it listed here. We have yet to actually come across an incompatible app. The iTunes store has 140+ pages of apps in the Navigation category alone: realistically, we will only be able to test a fraction of the available apps. If you have a question about a particular app, or you would like to have your app tested, please drop us a note.

Apps Tested with the GPS Navigation & Battery Cradle

AirVue Golf (V2.5): Compatible
Here’s a great app for turning your touch into a rangefinder on the golf course. This app is one of the few which allows you to download the course information and store it in the device. Thousands of courses in the database too – just be sure to download the course information before hitting the tee. If your local course isn’t already in the database, drop ‘em a note – they can add a new course in about 24 hours! More info at the AirVue website.

B.iCycle (V2.5): Compatible

BikeMateGPS (V3.1): Compatible
This is an awesome app for cycling: a very cool UI, lots of data viewing/review options, route & mapping options, and ways to upload ride routes. The map will require a WiFi connection, but it does seem to do some map caching. However, if you don’t have WiFi, it will still save your route and allow you to view it on a map once you’re back in a WiFi hotspot. (See here for some bicycle mounting options for the GPS Cradle.)

Birdseye (V1.3): Compatible
Birdwatching just went high tech… Before you head out, you will need WiFi to: (i) set your desired location and (ii) update the sightings for your location. The app will cache the map data if you go into the various menu options (“Find Nearby”, “Notable Sightings…”, etc.) and select the map view option: viewing the map causes the map data to be saved. I did notice a little peculiar behavior when you’re not in range of WiFi, however: in order to get the cached map data to display properly, select the map view of the “Find Nearby” option first. After doing that, the maps would show properly in other modes too.

CoPilot (V8.2.0.264): Compatible
The Live services won’t be useful (due to the lack of a network connection), but you can still navigate.

CycleMeter (V4.1): Compatible
Another good cycle computer app with route recording capability. As you would expect, you will need to have a WiFi connection to view your route on the map. (See here for some bicycle mounting options for the GPS Cradle.)

Executive Caddie (V3.1): Compatible

foursquare (V2.0.1): Compatible

Navigon MobileNavigator North America (V1.6): Compatible
Navigon MobileNavigator Europe (V1.6): Compatible

Offline Topo Maps (V1.1): Compatible

RouteBuddy Atlas (V1.4.4): Compatible
Atlas is a GPS tracker app with support for 3 different kinds of maps: topo maps, street maps and marine maps. Don’t forget to download the maps (at all of the zoom levels you need) over WiFi first.

RTA Lite (V1.4): Compatible

RunKeeper Pro (V2.3.2.0): Compatible

TomTom US & Canada (V1.4.1): Compatible
Previous versions of the TomTom apps would continuously display a “Connect to GPS” message at the top of the screen. Despite this, the app will pick up GPS information from the GPS Cradle and provide valid directions.
TomTom Eastern Europe (V1.4.1): Compatible

Topo Maps (V1.9.1): Compatible
This is one of those apps that focuses on one thing and does it very well. If you live in the US or Canada & you’re into hiking, you owe it to yourself to check out this app: TopoMapsApp.com. If the app is opened while the GPS Cradle is still searching for your location, Topo Maps may repeatedly report an error that the location cannot be found. Be patient. Once the GPS Cradle has determined its location, Topo Maps works fine.

Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom Mini Guide (V1.51): Compatible

Where (V3.5.4): Compatible
The app correctly identifies your location, but it will need a WiFi connection to download relevant data.

Yelp (V4.4.2): Compatible
The world is your oyster (once you find a WiFi hotspot…).