We haven’t been in touch since the release of the previous version of Locus Map for Android – we’ve been busy working. But now it’s time to show off the fruits of our tireless labor. November brings several major new features across all platforms, where you can use Locus Map – on the web, iOS, and, of course, Android. And finally, a little Christmas surprise :).

What’s new on the website?

Our web application with a route planner and library has once again moved closer to its Android counterpart in terms of functionality. The planner now includes options for custom routing profile settings, undo/redo buttons, and the ability to include these settings when sharing a planned route. 

“Custom” parameters for route calculation

You are already familiar with the options for customizing various parameters for route calculation from the Android version of the app. Now they are all available on the web as well:

• For walking routes, you can set your walking speed to refine the estimated time for the route. You can also add the option “wet conditions.”
• There is much more to cycling routes, as each type of bike has its own specific requirements. For mountain bikes, in addition to the flat-surface speed, you can also set the difficulty of the terrain, while for road cyclists, you can set the power in watts or disable the preference for cycle paths. Everyone will welcome the option to enable shortcuts via stairs, tunnels, or ferries.

You can apply your own settings to individual segments of the route or to the entire route at once. Just check the appropriate option:

Undo/redo buttons for full control over planning

We have all been eagerly awaiting these buttons, and we have finally managed to resolve this technical issue. By clicking on “undo”, you can return to the individual steps of your planning, including changes, route point shifts, etc. With the “redo” button, you can repeat the steps you have returned from. 

The “back” button in your browser’s toolbar now works similarly, but it can also reverse all other actions you have performed on the page, including map panning and zooming.

Sharing your planned route

The option to share your planned route using a URL link has been available for some time. However, sharing now also reflects the custom route settings and offers two ways to copy the link:

• using the “Share” button with a shortened link
• directly from the browser address bar – this means, among other things, that you will not lose your work in progress, e.g., when restarting the browser

What do you think of the new user interface of the planning panel? We are aware that we have tried to cram a lot of functionality into a small space. We are constantly trying to balance the fine line between simplicity and the range of features. Please let us know in the comments if you find it intuitive and pleasant to use.

Bulk actions in My Library

We have also expanded the library management options for your tracks, routes, and points. You can now view, copy, move, export, and delete multiple items at once. 

First, turn on multiple selection mode. Then check the routes and points you want to perform further actions on:

Select from the menu of actions. Before copying or moving items, select the destination folder:

New version for iOS

Locus Map’s younger sibling, Locus Map Lite, which we are developing for iPhones and iPads, has also gained some key new features:

Guidance to the target

The guidance displays a straight line from your location to the specified destination. It is therefore ideal for guidance in open terrain, such as to a cache. Of course, you can also navigate to points of interest on the map (known as LoPoints) or to your own points.

To start guidance, tap the button in the bottom bar of the point details:

The top of the display shows a panel with the name of the waypoint, a compass needle, and the distance as the crow flies:

It also includes a notification system that alerts you when you are within a certain distance of your destination – you can choose between a beep or a system notification. You can, of course, customize this distance. Cachers will also appreciate the beeping alert with increasing frequency – the beeping speeds up as you approach the target (or slows down as you move away):

You can end guidance by tapping the button in the guidance menu in the top bar:

Temporary point with a long press

When you hold your finger on any place on the map, a temporary point is created with coordinates, aerial distance, and postal address:

You can perform several actions with the temporary point:

• In its place, you can create a permanent point and save it to your library.
• You can share its location using a link, display it in another map application, or launch external navigation to it.
• You can start guidance on it, see above

When you swipe away the panel with details about the point, the point disappears.

Winter vector map

Winter is approaching, so we have added a vector map for winter sports to the app. It includes ski slopes with color-coded difficulty ratings, ski lifts, cable cars, and marked cross-country skiing trails. It now also supports text rotation to maintain readability, just like its summer alternative: 

Compass and GPS status

Every navigation app has a screen with a compass and information about the GPS status of your phone. In Locus Map Lite, you can now display it by tapping the GPS signal indicator:

The compass also includes an accurate azimuth. Furthermore, the screen displays information about your current altitude, coordinates, speed, and horizontal and vertical GPS accuracy.

When target guidance is activated, the compass displays an arrow pointing toward the target:

New Locus Map 4.32

We have also released a new version for Android. Unfortunately, we have not yet been able to get it onto Google Play due to a technical issue on their part. Unfortunately, communication with user support at Google for Developers is incredibly poor, so the official release date for the new version is nowhere in sight.

If you don’t want to wait for it, you can download it from our Repository.

A complete summary of news can be found on our Helpdesk.

The Garmin add-on supports the latest watches

We have also updated the Garmin watch add-on, Locus Map for Garmin. We have made it available for a whole range of new models.

Make your loved ones happy

Christmas is fast approaching once again, and if you’re thinking about gifts for your loved ones, we have a tip for you – a 20% Christmas discount on Premium Silver and Gold annual vouchers!

You can purchase discounted vouchers on our website www.locusmap.app/voucher until January 15th, 2026. The vouchers have no expiration date, so they can be redeemed at any time.