Locus Map 3 Classic

Been a free user for several years. Finally took the leap to PRO a couple of years back. I don't pay for apps as a general rule...nor do I lightly give 5 stars (I think this is the only one so far). However, I feel strongly that Locus is worth it. It is the ONLY APP I use for my back-country excursions. All the reviews I've read with 3 or less stars are unwarranted mostly user error/not reading documentation on the use of the app or even their phone in a couple of cases...some were merely trolls. This IS A FANTASTIC app. Keep up the great work!!!

Updating: not simple to set up but awesome once it works. Definitely kept us going in the right direction on some poorly-maintained wilderness trails. Very deep program - I have a lot to learn to see what else it does. But, once you get past the un-intuitive setup, it's great, rock-solid, feature-rich and easy to use. I spent a good three hours figuring out how to set it up, and would have failed if my friend hadn't helped. It's not THAT hard but you have to download the map you want, then navigate to it on your phone with the app, then enable it in view, which is pretty dense. It would be nice if when you downloaded it, you have the option of "Use This Map?" But, the ability to set pins, use different folders for pins, attach files & photos to the pins, and record your track is pretty solid. It's a deep program, and if you're going to rely on it in the wilderness, sped however long it takes at home to really dial it in and understand it. I still have a lot of learning to do. But, it kept us from taking the wrong trail a dozen times on this past trip, when you're confronted with multiple animal traces, and one is your trail, this app is helpful.

I am a bit puzzled. Locus is a great app. Tons of features, active and reactive Devs, etc. I paid for the pro version and a couple of maps. But now, it seems I have to paid again to update those map (LoMap), which I don't really understand why, and I discovered there is another app, Locus 4. It eems to be basically the same, but with a subscription model. That means my pro version is useless (except for a one off discount) and we all now that the old one won't receive anymore at some point.