GPS Logger

Precise GPS tracking with powerful offline logging

GPS Logger by BasicAirData is a focused, no-nonsense tool aimed at users who care more about accurate tracks and clean data than flashy visuals. Instead of trying to be a full navigation suite, it specializes in one job: recording your position and path with impressive precision while keeping battery usage low.

The interface is modern and streamlined, with a dark theme that is both pleasant and practical outdoors. Starting and stopping a recording is straightforward, and the real-time statistics panel provides live information such as distance, speed and altitude. A highlight is its treatment of elevation: with EGM96 altitude correction enabled, GPS Logger can deliver orthometric height (altitude above sea level) that is noticeably more reliable than what typical GPS tools provide.

Because it has no integrated maps, the app works entirely offline and feels extremely light. Tracks can be exported in KML, GPX or TXT format, making it easy to analyze your routes in external viewers, mapping tools or GIS software. You can also add annotations while recording, which is handy for fieldwork, hiking notes or documenting survey points.

Running in both foreground and background, GPS Logger can keep recording for long activities like hikes, bike rides or research trips, as long as the system’s battery optimizations are configured accordingly. Power consumption is modest, especially compared to map-heavy navigation tools.

On the downside, the lack of built-in maps may feel limiting to casual users, as you must rely on another app to visualize your tracks. Some of the settings, particularly around altitude correction, may appear technical to beginners.

Overall, GPS Logger is an excellent choice for hikers, cyclists, engineers and outdoor enthusiasts who want accurate, exportable GPS tracks in a lightweight, open-source package.