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Waypoint Bearing GPS Guide

Mark GPS waypoints off-trail and return with voice bearing guidance.

HobbySoft · su.hobbysoft.forestplaces.free

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 500K+ downloads v4.2 7.3 MB Android 7.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v4.2 (199)
Updated
Oct 3, 2026 (6 days ago)
APK size
7.3 MB
Requires
Android 7.1+ (API 25)
CPU support
x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics
OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category
Maps & Navigation (app)
Listed since
Jun 13, 2021 (at least)
Permissions
18 (5 sensitive)
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Waypoint Bearing GPS Guide is an app by HobbySoft in the Maps & Navigation category, listed since at least June 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 4.1.2, the APK shrank from 16.3 MB to 7.3 MB. It asks for 18 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and camera. It asks for the same permissions as version 4.1.4. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v4.2

• Improved stability of the phone camera • Search for a place by address and display it on the map • Multi-photo support is now available for places - up to 20 photos per location • Add several photos at once from the gallery • Full-screen photo viewer with pinch-to-zoom; pull down or tap to open, swipe up or down to close • Share and restore photos in FPC files • Import waypoints and tracks from GPX files

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Heading off paved paths? Waypoint Bearing GPS Guide saves campsites, trail junctions, shore points, or your vehicle in a large lot or along a forest road, then guides you back with straight-line bearing guidance - not driving directions or trail routing. Maps need internet; areas you viewed before may load from cache. The app is free and contains ads. Key features Built for use on the move: large buttons, voice input when saving waypoints, and voice prompts during guidance. Each place stores a name, photo, coordinates, accuracy, and a note. Sort waypoints by distance or by time saved. Choose a target from saved waypoints or set one on the map with a long press until a red marker appears. The button with the person icon starts guidance to the selected waypoint. A red arrow shows the bearing toward the place marked with the red marker. The compass button aligns the map with north. When you rotate the map, the red arrow keeps pointing toward your destination. Voice updates report distance, accuracy, and when to adjust direction. Prompts work in the background, with the screen locked, or with the phone in your pocket - useful with gloves or in bright sun. During guidance, your path (track) is recorded and saved on the phone so you can see how you reached that spot. Tap the same button again - the one with the animated walking figure - to stop guidance. You can send a saved place by email or messenger. An attached file opens automatically in Waypoint Bearing GPS on the recipient’s device if the app is installed. The SOS (“I’m here”) button creates a short message with a link to your current location. On the recipient’s phone, a link from an SMS opens your position in this app when it is installed. Backup is available to a folder on the device or to your Google Drive account. GPX: Import track files; export or share recorded tracks; backup data in GPX for other outdoor tools. Important This app is not fully reliable. Without a positioning signal or with interference, it may fail or mislead. Do not rely on Waypoint Bearing GPS Guide alone - carry a compass and paper maps. Guidance follows a straight bearing to the waypoint. It does not follow paths, roads, or trails, and it is not for driving - there is no turn-by-turn road navigation. The app does not detect obstacles or hazards on your route. When following guidance, stay alert and watch where you walk. Map rotation by north depends on your phone’s magnetometer - calibrate regularly; metal and electronics can disturb it. An internet connection is required to download maps and to use some features. Previously viewed map areas may load from cache. Tips Location uses extra battery - avoid heading out below 90% charge; a power bank or backup phone helps. Location determination may be slow or inaccurate immediately after starting the application, as well as in valleys, dense thickets, or when the phone is in your pocket (5-10 times worse). For stable operation, disable battery optimization for this app in your phone settings (menu names vary by device): "Settings" -> "Apps" (select "Waypoint Bearing GPS Guide") -> "Battery" -> "Unrestricted" / "No restrictions" Cross-check Waypoint Bearing GPS Guide with other cues: sun position, compass, terrain, landmarks, and infrastructure where available.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v3.18.5-Lite. New versions arrive here about every month.

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 3, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “Alexey Sarafannikov” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the 4 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Oct 3, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Oct 3, 2026
  • Signed byCN=Alexey Sarafannikov, L=Moscow, ST=Russia
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)07:34:A4:47:79:CB:41:05:7E:67:1A:5E:8C:21:C2:63:61:4D:BA:A0
  • File MD506d620d3c2d4dc2bda6c58fc30f9f1e4
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (18)

Waypoint Bearing GPS Guide requests 18 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Waypoint Bearing GPS Guide APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Waypoint Bearing GPS Guide APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 4 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 06d620d3c2d4dc2bda6c58fc30f9f1e4.

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