GPS Data – Coordinates & Speed

On iOS, GPS Data displays the following information, in an easy-to-use list format:

• Time since last update
• Accuracy of readings
• Latitude & Longitude coordinates (decimal degrees and degrees/minutes/seconds)
• Elevation (meters and feet above sea level)
• Speed (meters and feet per second, kilometers and miles per hour, and knots)
• Device direction (degrees true and degrees magnetic)
• Direction of device movement (degrees true)

Additionally, on iOS, any altitude, speed, or direction value can be expanded into a larger, full screen display, useful for monitoring different values when you're on the move.

Tap the coordinates to swap between different display units.

GPS Data also allows you to easily generate a textual representation of your precise location, to share via Messages, Mail, and other compatible Apps.

On watchOS, GPS Data can display:

• Elevation (meters and feet above sea level)
• Speed (meters and feet per second, kilometers and miles per hour, and knots)
• Direction of device movement (degrees true)

Apple Watch uses the paired iPhone nearby for GPS information. Apple Watch with built-in GPS will use the built-in GPS when the paired iPhone is unavailable.

GPS Data only requests to use Location Services while in use, making it perfect for those with privacy or battery consumption concerns.

On devices without GPS capabilities, including iPad Wi-Fi models and iPod Touch, location data will be calculated from nearby Wi-Fi hotspots, which will be less accurate than GPS.