Locus Map Lite iOS BETA program - open for new testers
Hi everyone,
The demand for bringing Locus Map to the iOS platform has been overwhelming, and we truly hear you all! :)
For years, we've had a straightforward response: Not possible. iOS isn't as open as Android, which restricts the level of customization and full utilization of Locus Map's main capabilities. Moreover, funding such development solely from the old Locus Map Pro was a challenge. However, times change, and both mobile platforms and Locus Map itself have evolved, making this argument obsolete. Even on Android, certain modifications have been necessary due to its decreasing openness. For instance, some of you might recall the difficulties with migrating app data to a private directory, something we weren't happy about either!
Secondly, thanks to Locus Map 4 and our supportive users embracing its new features, we've encountered new opportunities. We are immensely grateful for that! 🙂 One such opportunity is transforming Locus Map from being "just an app" into a full-fledged service, which naturally requires presence on both major mobile platforms. Additionally, not only do we want you to enjoy Locus Map on iOS, but it also opens doors for exciting new features in the future.
Therefore, we've been diligently working behind the scenes to make this happen. However, the task is not simple, as the Android version of Locus Map has had 12 years of continuous development, resulting in an astonishing array of features and customization options. That is what defines Locus Map, and we want to be transparent that achieving the same level on iOS will take time.
Starting today, if you send us your request, we will add your email to the list of testers for our upcoming app called "Locus Map Lite," which is not yet publicly available. Eventually, this Lite version will evolve into the full-fledged "Locus Map," but it will be a gradual journey.
What can you do with the Lite version currently?
- Browse online worldwide LoMaps, including LoPoints.
- Search for locations using our new search feature.
- Record activities.
- Log in with your account.
- Utilize MyLibrary for your tracks or points.
- Synchronize MyLibrary with the cloud (other devices, including Androids or https://web.locusmap.app/ ) if the account is Gold Premium.
What features are currently missing?
- Registration of new accounts.
- Only online LoMaps are accessible; other maps are not supported.
- No route planner.
- Navigation capabilities are limited to manual following of the line on the map.
- Offline features are not available except for activity recording.
- Imports/exports, sharing features as well as many other features are not yet implemented
Who is this build for? Anyone willing to help us with testing or who wants to experience what it currently offers!
Our priority is to verify the robustness of user data synchronization and gather feedback on the overall app experience from an iOS perspective. We especially welcome those migrating from Android with an already populated MyLibrary. If you meet this criterion and don't have Gold Premium, let us know, and we may provide a temporary voucher to activate it upon request.
A few notes about MyLibrary synchronization in this app build:
- If you already have your data in MyLibrary from using Locus Map on Android or the web, make sure to back them up before attempting synchronization on iOS! You can use the Backup feature on the Android app to avoid data loss in case the iOS version encounters any issues during synchronization (though we don't anticipate any problems!).
- Data synchronization can be triggered from the MyLibrary screen or within the app settings. Gold Premium is required for a logged-in account to use this feature.
- The background running of the synchronization process is currently limited. If you have a large initial data to download, keep the screen with the synchronization process on. The app disables the screen limit on this screen so it will be able to finish the process as soon as possible.
- The app cannot yet receive instant notifications about new data available for download from the web or other registered devices. Currently, the app checks for new data only once every 2 hours after the last attempt. So, if you create a new track on the web or elsewhere under your account, trigger the synchronization manually.
Glimpse of upcoming new MyLibrary
There are even some first on the iOS platform for us. MyLibrary UI here is already built in mind of new features which we are working on. For example it will allow you to place both waypoints and tracks under the same folder in the future. So we hope you don’t be too confused by some quirks of this transitory version.
Still with us? Interested in applying for our closed BETA testing? Here's what you need to do:
- Create a new private ticket here.
- Provide us email of Apple ID and optionally Locus Map account.
- Let us know if you already have Premium activated and whether you synchronized some of your data to our cloud in the past.
- Set your post as a question.
In the first wave, we plan to grant access to only a limited number of testers to ensure we can handle the feedback effectively. However, subsequent waves will likely follow quickly.
Once you're accepted into the BETA, you'll be able to download or update the app using "TestFlight," which can be found on the Apple App Store.
We eagerly await your feedback either here or via tickets with your requests!
Jan, Locus team
The same question
Hi, thanks to all who already requested to join the beta program. Only first few got access so far, as we quickly discovered some issue preventing some of you to test what we need. This is sorted now, so during today second wave of invitations will be sent.
As previously mentioned we are now focused to test and ensure, that synchronization process works well and everyone personal databases of tracks and waypoints are transferred properly both ways on any scenario. Of course best case for us is when you can synchronize it even with Android device. All others might benefit at least from synchronization with our web planner - https://web.locusmap.app . Any other feedback is welcomed too of course!
See 2 attached screenshots bellow showing where to activate data synchronization once you have Gold Premium under your account. Be default it is not enabled.
Hi, thanks to all who already requested to join the beta program. Only first few got access so far, as we quickly discovered some issue preventing some of you to test what we need. This is sorted now, so during today second wave of invitations will be sent.
As previously mentioned we are now focused to test and ensure, that synchronization process works well and everyone personal databases of tracks and waypoints are transferred properly both ways on any scenario. Of course best case for us is when you can synchronize it even with Android device. All others might benefit at least from synchronization with our web planner - https://web.locusmap.app . Any other feedback is welcomed too of course!
See 2 attached screenshots bellow showing where to activate data synchronization once you have Gold Premium under your account. Be default it is not enabled.
Dzień dobry, na jakim urządzeniu to mam zrobić , ??
Iphone , Mac ? przeglądarka?
Kod otrzymany nie działa , proszę ponownie przesłać!
Mariusz Porwolik
Od: Locus Map <locus.map@asamm.com>
Data: piątek, 4 sierpnia 2023 o 11:45
Do: Mariusz Porwolik <porwolikm@gmail.com>
Temat: New Comment in "Locus Map Lite iOS BETA program - open for new testers"
Dzień dobry, na jakim urządzeniu to mam zrobić , ??
Iphone , Mac ? przeglądarka?
Kod otrzymany nie działa , proszę ponownie przesłać!
Mariusz Porwolik
Od: Locus Map <locus.map@asamm.com>
Data: piątek, 4 sierpnia 2023 o 11:45
Do: Mariusz Porwolik <porwolikm@gmail.com>
Temat: New Comment in "Locus Map Lite iOS BETA program - open for new testers"
Hi Mariusz, as mentioned in your personal ticket, I didn't received any requested info from you yet. In case you will provide them, we will add you to the list to candidates for participants of BETA program.
Hi Mariusz, as mentioned in your personal ticket, I didn't received any requested info from you yet. In case you will provide them, we will add you to the list to candidates for participants of BETA program.
Ticket ID32470-08-04
Ticket ID32470-08-04
To all invited testers, we are experiencing some issue now with enabling Premium for accounts where it was activated by voucher. I will report once this will be resolved. You will have Gold or Silver activated within the app only if you see this under your account!
To all invited testers, we are experiencing some issue now with enabling Premium for accounts where it was activated by voucher. I will report once this will be resolved. You will have Gold or Silver activated within the app only if you see this under your account!
Ikona GPS nie zmienia się na zielono, przy planowaniu trasy, podczas zapisywania ze względu na niedokładność ustawień punktów, kiedyś usredniało położenie punktu(większa tolerancja).Pozdrawiam
Ikona GPS nie zmienia się na zielono, przy planowaniu trasy, podczas zapisywania ze względu na niedokładność ustawień punktów, kiedyś usredniało położenie punktu(większa tolerancja).Pozdrawiam
Hi all, last week the testing didn't go pretty well as we are yet to fix issue of synchronization with cloud when user have activated Premium by voucher, which is most of the current testers. I will report as soon as this will be finally fixed.
Hi all, last week the testing didn't go pretty well as we are yet to fix issue of synchronization with cloud when user have activated Premium by voucher, which is most of the current testers. I will report as soon as this will be finally fixed.
Update: We finally fixed synchronizations issues for voucher enabled Premiums. Sorry for lots of confusion in recent days. Unfortunately we were hurry to introduce ability to redeem voucher on web and iOS and it brings many unexpected issues. Even after we fixed that the app reported Premium status properly the synchro and web planner still wasn't fully usable. All this is fixed now so all testers can continue and finally try to to sync data with Locus Cloud. Thank you for your patience.
Update: We finally fixed synchronizations issues for voucher enabled Premiums. Sorry for lots of confusion in recent days. Unfortunately we were hurry to introduce ability to redeem voucher on web and iOS and it brings many unexpected issues. Even after we fixed that the app reported Premium status properly the synchro and web planner still wasn't fully usable. All this is fixed now so all testers can continue and finally try to to sync data with Locus Cloud. Thank you for your patience.
Problemem jest teraz
Problemem jest teraz
Hi Mariusz, I would like to ask you to write in English in this public forum for others to follow or use your private ticket. Thanks.
Can you please try to log-out and log-in again? Is it still same?
Hi Mariusz, I would like to ask you to write in English in this public forum for others to follow or use your private ticket. Thanks.
Can you please try to log-out and log-in again? Is it still same?
Sorry, Yes problem is still.
Sorry, Yes problem is still.
I think I see the reason why your account is in this state, will confirm it with colleagues and hopefully fix it tomorrow. Thanks.
I think I see the reason why your account is in this state, will confirm it with colleagues and hopefully fix it tomorrow. Thanks.
0.4.6 (39) installed
Bascially UI is working fine.
Buttons at the main screen are little small for my personal preference
Recording Profile is only cycling - under clycling I see cycle and walk.
Track recording --> 3 Buttons are too large for me. Track recording worked, also the sync with Locus Cloud.
0.4.6 (39) installed
Bascially UI is working fine.
Buttons at the main screen are little small for my personal preference
Recording Profile is only cycling - under clycling I see cycle and walk.
Track recording --> 3 Buttons are too large for me. Track recording worked, also the sync with Locus Cloud.
Hi Bernd,
please send us screenshot of your main screen to verify whether all is rendered as intended - as you are among those who experience also those 3 large buttons on track recording dialog (which was already fixed for next release).
Walk is not under cycling profile, I believe it is just not really intuitive button to open list to select the profile. We will think how to improve it to be more intuitive (considering the available space). That is exactly the reports what we need to hear now, so thanks! :)
Hi Bernd,
please send us screenshot of your main screen to verify whether all is rendered as intended - as you are among those who experience also those 3 large buttons on track recording dialog (which was already fixed for next release).
Walk is not under cycling profile, I believe it is just not really intuitive button to open list to select the profile. We will think how to improve it to be more intuitive (considering the available space). That is exactly the reports what we need to hear now, so thanks! :)
Hi,
2 screenshots from my phone.
Best Regards
Bernd
Hi,
2 screenshots from my phone.
Best Regards
Bernd
Hi Petr,
Thanks for explanation.
I can create my own recording profiles and save it - I found it in the menu.
Regards
Bernd
Hi Petr,
Thanks for explanation.
I can create my own recording profiles and save it - I found it in the menu.
Regards
Bernd
Hi,
Can you check the function visible/non visible for recorded tracks. For me it works currently the opposite way.
If the recorded track is marked non visible, I can see it in the map.
If it’s marked visible, I can‘t see it.
Regards
Bernd
Hi,
Can you check the function visible/non visible for recorded tracks. For me it works currently the opposite way.
If the recorded track is marked non visible, I can see it in the map.
If it’s marked visible, I can‘t see it.
Regards
Bernd
Hi Petr,
understood. For me it is misleading.I
I would prefer if the button is indicating tracks is shown or not shown.
If you have a version logic behind it, then it is also possible to get used to it.
Regards,
Bernd
Hi Petr,
understood. For me it is misleading.I
I would prefer if the button is indicating tracks is shown or not shown.
If you have a version logic behind it, then it is also possible to get used to it.
Regards,
Bernd
Sorry I mean logic to version
Sorry I mean logic to version
Still testing the beta version and really enjoying it. I think it's pretty well designed and the UI is simple and uncluttered. Main thing that needs looking at from my point of view is offline mapping and adding distance markers along tracks and routes so you can check progress and take in the main features of a track at a single glance. Also I can't see the photos that I added to waypoints as I was recording but I guess that is something that can be sorted out later. Looking forward to continuing the test program.
Still testing the beta version and really enjoying it. I think it's pretty well designed and the UI is simple and uncluttered. Main thing that needs looking at from my point of view is offline mapping and adding distance markers along tracks and routes so you can check progress and take in the main features of a track at a single glance. Also I can't see the photos that I added to waypoints as I was recording but I guess that is something that can be sorted out later. Looking forward to continuing the test program.
Hi Petr thanks for the quick response. I Hope offline maps can be implemented at some point - the app would be quite hard to use when out in the mountains etc if they aren’t available. Also you will rack up huge mobile phone data charges if you’re online all the time rather than downloading over wifi before you set off. But I guess you know all this already!
In terms of the distance markers, I’d just put small icons with numbers in showing the distance from the start of the track or route in km. See attached example from the now-defunct Viewranger app. I think it should be fairly easy to do and would be a really positive feature for the app. Thanks. Adam.
Hi Petr thanks for the quick response. I Hope offline maps can be implemented at some point - the app would be quite hard to use when out in the mountains etc if they aren’t available. Also you will rack up huge mobile phone data charges if you’re online all the time rather than downloading over wifi before you set off. But I guess you know all this already!
In terms of the distance markers, I’d just put small icons with numbers in showing the distance from the start of the track or route in km. See attached example from the now-defunct Viewranger app. I think it should be fairly easy to do and would be a really positive feature for the app. Thanks. Adam.
I don’t think my screenshot came through. I will try again.
I don’t think my screenshot came through. I will try again.
Hopefully the screenshot comes through this time.
Hopefully the screenshot comes through this time.
Hi,
the offline maps would really be great as next step.
For hiking in the mountains you can’t rely on a mobile network. Most of the Locus Users I know us it for outdoor activities- with the advantage of offline maps and following tracks.
Regards
Bernd
Hi,
the offline maps would really be great as next step.
For hiking in the mountains you can’t rely on a mobile network. Most of the Locus Users I know us it for outdoor activities- with the advantage of offline maps and following tracks.
Regards
Bernd
witam, pojawił się problem z synchronizacją nagranych utworów. Prawdopodobnie wtedy, gdy do chmury można było wysłać dwie trasy jednocześnie. Spróbuję odtworzyć problem.
witam, pojawił się problem z synchronizacją nagranych utworów. Prawdopodobnie wtedy, gdy do chmury można było wysłać dwie trasy jednocześnie. Spróbuję odtworzyć problem.
Hello, where are the photos taken during the recording of the route?
Hello, where are the photos taken during the recording of the route?
po naciśnięciu w nagranej trasie „miniatura” zawiesza się.
po naciśnięciu w nagranej trasie „miniatura” zawiesza się.
Ahoj ;-)
je správně, že se místo ikonek co jsou na webu obrazují jen íčka v modrém poli ?
Ahoj ;-)
je správně, že se místo ikonek co jsou na webu obrazují jen íčka v modrém poli ?
Hi there
I just tested out ver 0.4.99(55)
Overall impressions still very good.
Suggestions:
1) I’d still like to be able to see distance markers along routes and tracks
2) It would be better if in the library of my recorded routes, the default sort order was newest at the top not the bottom
3) Would be good to be able to export GPX files of recorded tracks from within the app rather than having to go to the website
4) When recording a track, in the info screen it would be more useful to show cumulative metres ascended and cumulative m descended, than distance (uphill) and distance (downhill)
5) Photos still not showing in recorded routes
6) Offline maps…
Thanks. I’m really enjoying using the app.
Adam
Hi there
I just tested out ver 0.4.99(55)
Overall impressions still very good.
Suggestions:
1) I’d still like to be able to see distance markers along routes and tracks
2) It would be better if in the library of my recorded routes, the default sort order was newest at the top not the bottom
3) Would be good to be able to export GPX files of recorded tracks from within the app rather than having to go to the website
4) When recording a track, in the info screen it would be more useful to show cumulative metres ascended and cumulative m descended, than distance (uphill) and distance (downhill)
5) Photos still not showing in recorded routes
6) Offline maps…
Thanks. I’m really enjoying using the app.
Adam
Sorry one more thing. The track that I recorded today hasn’t appeared in my library on the website, even though it is in my library in the app. I’ve pressed the “sync now” button several times but it doesn’t appear to be syncing. Previous beta versions seemed to sync fine.
Thanks
Adam
Sorry one more thing. The track that I recorded today hasn’t appeared in my library on the website, even though it is in my library in the app. I’ve pressed the “sync now” button several times but it doesn’t appear to be syncing. Previous beta versions seemed to sync fine.
Thanks
Adam
Hi Petr yes it eventually synchronised about an hour later. Not sure what was going on. I’ll keep an eye on it next time I use the app. Thanks. Adam.
Hi Petr yes it eventually synchronised about an hour later. Not sure what was going on. I’ll keep an eye on it next time I use the app. Thanks. Adam.
Hi,I just draw a track in the web application - the height increase total is 883 hm. If I open the track in the locus app, the height increase with the track is 497 hm.
I think the app is right here.
Do you have a update on the offline map topic?
Regards,
Bernd
Hi,I just draw a track in the web application - the height increase total is 883 hm. If I open the track in the locus app, the height increase with the track is 497 hm.
I think the app is right here.
Do you have a update on the offline map topic?
Regards,
Bernd
Screenshot from app
Screenshot from app
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How to delete track in planer browser?
How to delete track in planer browser?
Hi all, you can now finally login to our web planner (https://web.locusmap.app/) with AppleID or complete account registration here. So this barrier for you guys to use it should now be gone.
Hi all, you can now finally login to our web planner (https://web.locusmap.app/) with AppleID or complete account registration here. So this barrier for you guys to use it should now be gone.
Note: it is easier to plan a route if, after selecting a bicycle, only bicycle routes, paths, etc. are visible
Note: it is easier to plan a route if, after selecting a bicycle, only bicycle routes, paths, etc. are visible
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