Wikiloc Outdoor Navigation GPS Reviews

by Madalenc

Paid for a lifetime membership back on 2012 when nobody was barely using WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS, and I did it to support the developer since I saw it was a new project from a Catalan developer which I wanted him to succeed. The issue is that ever since i paid for the lifetime subscription / membership, I’ve seen how many features have been added to Wikiloc and I’m being left out since they have created new tiers that won’t be included in the lifetime membership. Not sure that’s a great business model to send the message to the folks who supported WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS since day 1 when nobody else would care for it. No app would make it this far without early supporters like myself. I hope th developer decides to give access early paid supporters of WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS into the premium features keeping in mind we were the ones who gave WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS support when it most needed it.

by CimaDome

WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS is a joke. There is no actual sync between the desktop and app even with the same login. I uploaded a trail route on the web to use later on my phone. I can’t see the map unless I make it public and leave it that way. I am not the one who recorded the route so I don’t want to leave it public. Or, I can memorize the route ID and look it up manually every time. No sync between desktop and app, even with a subscription.

by Biagggi

I have sat here for HOURS trying to find information on the GR11. ALL trails are not in order and there appears to be no way to select people who have hiked the whole route, let alone see the stages in order. I can’t find how to translate the pages, the FAQ shows an icon on the bottom that my PREMIUM ACCOUNT does not show. HOURS have been spent trying to put together this route to only be staring at multiple peoples entries, all stirred up in different stages, diffeeent people, and even different routes!

by Ftyhjikmngdsf

WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS defies logic. I wanted to try it first before paying for it. I dunno if all features are turned off in the free version, but if the experience I had with the free version is any indication avoid this at all costs.

I wasted on entire hiking day thanks to WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS. I got WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS and downloaded a hiking path that someone provided along with the map. After reaching the start point, I was not able to pull up the map or trail as I was offline! Duh!!! So I drove half hour found WiFi got the map and without closing WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS went back. I couldn’t find any logical way to “follow” the hike I had downloaded nor would it display my location in the map and after switching a few screens could not find the hiking trail as I was offline. Wow.

Glad I did not pay any money. Has this developer heard of offline mode? Do they realize that cell service most likely does not exist in remote areas?

Well anyway just avoid WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS. Look elsewhere

by Lil' Irritated

I was excited to use WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS on a recent backpacking trip. There wasn’t a trail already listed, even though it was a popular backpacking route in the Sawtooths, so I was eager to give it a go and log the trip. However, the GPS was very off. In 7 minutes it said I had gone over two miles. I restarted WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS a few times and each time it would say I had gone much rather than I actually had. I gave up and used a different hike tracking app. I wouldn’t recommend WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS.

by Neberheim

An aesthetically pleasing app that is nearly useless as a trails guide. It might be OK for that one social trail somebody made in the middle of nowhere (which are probably not in keeping with Leave No Trace). For even a moderately popular hike though, expect to see dozens or more trail markers in clusters around parking and trailheads, for every single person who recorded the same exact hike and probably called it something different. The developers invoke the “Wiki“ title, but it’s more akin to every user creating creating their own wikipedia article for the same famous person, rather than multiple people maintaining the quality of the same article. I hope the developers will consider that quantity degrades quality, and consider a different approach to the governance of user-submitted data

by Drkanter

You cannot order your trails alphabetically so that if you have a long list of trails which includes different routes on the same trail, the trails will be far apart and be separated on the list.

You cannot combine 2 different routes you have taken on the same trail into 1 combined trail. If you hike the same trail twice with 2 different routes, you have to leave them as 2 separate trails.

You cannot edit trails to delete a portion of a trail (like a short wrong turn you took), manually add a portion to the trail or copy and paste a portion of a different route along the trail onto an original trail.

These are basic intuitive functions that should haven built in from Day 1.

by AppleAnnie2

I have used wikiloc for a few years and found it reliable for tracking trails and downloading trails to follow. There is no technical support other than FAQs. I have had problems with data missing from some downloaded maps. The latest was UK England only containing a narrow, northern strip while most of the map was missing.

by Asp3sj

I’m just starting to use WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS and am impressed with the number and variety of types of trails available. There is an opportunity for this to be an indispensable app if one likes to find new trails of all types. However it could easily become difficult to use if there are too many useless trails.

It would be nice to have something like master trails that list an established trail from start to finish and have people post suggestions for sections of trails or combinations of multiple trails that can make up a journey.

It would also be nice to have a standardized public transit section that describes if and how someone can get to and/or from the start and finish points of a trail.

by Bearco

Gives loads of hikes to follow.
However two things: 1. you can't move on the map to see trails. You have to find them by closest by you or type in a location which sometimes it doesn't seem to know. 2. I can't print a PDF of the trail to have that with me on paper instead of the phone as it totally drains my battery

by YoshBear

I've used WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS for three short backpacking trips and for my daily walks around town for exercise to track mileage. It really performs well. It's accurate and quick to respond. You can add waypoints with descriptions along the route and even photos along the way. You can share your saved trails with the world or keep them private. It works great, but I was still considering buying a dedicated GPS device because I wanted to be able to plan trips and plot routes before a trip. I just found out today that you can even do that with Wikiloc! You can draw your map out on your desktop and it gives you the milage and elevation along the route. After you save it, you can download it to your phone and follow the route. The phone battery runs down fast compared to one GPS unit that I read has a battery life of 12 hours. I can see a few areas that would make it easier to use, but it's an amazing app for the price! Well done Wikiloc.

by Dylan_B_S

It blows my mind that AllTrails charges so much for a premium membership, and are raking in such a profit from publicly available data. While AllTrails definitely has more recorded trails that Wikiloc, Wikiloc has a better user interface, more reasonable pricing for premium features, and is an all-around better product. I don’t doubt that given time Wikiloc will overtake AllTrails as the most used trail app on WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS Store, as soon as people catch on and start to record more trails and flesh out Wikilocs’ maps more.

by Hawker1009

Great little program that has great features. The best part is being able to send the trail directly to the GPS without going through basecamp. I really love the accessibility of the program through all platforms.

by AllTheNickNamesAreTaken,HowAboutThisOne?

Love WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS for it’s ease of use and vast collection of trails. Thanks to WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS, I’ve discovered trails which even locals didn’t know of. And for unmarked or poorly marked trails WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS is a must. I’ve used the free version but you it’s very much worth buying the pro version and at $4/yr it’s a bargain.

by BrookRefocused

Love this as a fairly new paddler looking for new places and for logging my own paddles and progress. Wish I could edit my tracks and mark them private or publicly from my phone. At least I can do that from the web page though.

by DiverAMEN

As long as your phone is working you won’t get lost. I hike a lot alone and sometimes I just go “somewhere to explore” but I was always a bit concerned about getting lost. WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS makes me feel safe to find my way back. I can highly recommend it.

by KC3M

Easy to use and more reliable than my Apple Watch for recording and longer distances. The visual has helped me turn back around in the right direction or keep going to extend my hikes on more trails. The photo feature is fun and I enjoy adding to my new trail collections in Wyoming and Northern Colorado areas during our Global Pandemic. With trails just a tank of gas away from home Basecamp, Laramie.

by Fhdjdddjwwntjffirnekf

Super easy to use, just enough features, and you can always find your way back to where you were. Although the topo map style provided is good I only wish other downloadable maps were available, and contours in feet not meters :)
But WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS is a winner either way!

by Jcunn51

It works great but I'd like it if one could edit more after s hike is saved. I'd like to be able to edit the type of activity, edit the title, etc. It would also be nice to have an alert like a beep that tells you if you've stopped moving so you can pause - and also a beep when you start moving again. I've been forgetting to Resume after pausing.

It's nice that my phone can get GPS without having to use cell data while in Europe.

by Ggx27

Great app and just getting started !!
It is perfect so you yo will not deviate from your course. Very reliable in unknown routes !! You feel safe following the marked routes.
Just not accustomed yet to the easy, intermediate And difficult route qualification. It is under every user point of view. So must be careful and review the route carefully.
Worth the value !!!!!

by For Love Of Fitness

I live in Mexico and was hoping to use WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS to get out and hike more , but it is not very clear (even with premium) and was basically useless even on well traveled trails. It is also extremely difficult and fruto try and cancel a subscription. A disappointment for sure !

by Wordplay7

Great features and integration with website. Love the waypoint pics and fact that I don't need to buy new iphone to use it. My phone still works fine but my ios can only go to 7. Kudos to developers!

by L.C.Neverland

Have used it since almost the beginning and love it. Company is based in one of the most beautiful places of the world (Visca Catalunya!) where I spent many years, and everywhere I go I use it to find trails.

by Miley F*#cking Botz

I got WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS yesterday as I was about to go on a kayaking trip and it more than exceeded my expectations for a free app! It is extremely accurate and reliable! If you're A hiker a mountain biker and outdoorsman or kayaker WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS is a must have!

by Dunks001

I’ve downloaded and tried rever, scenic, navirider, ViewRanger... . The Wikiloc app has proved itself to be bulletproof and absolutely crucial in my route converting, tracking, and sharing workflow.

Pros:
Import, convert, share Garmin .gpx files.
Tracks all day without crashing.
Offline maps work well
Audio / Visual alert when on or off path

Cons:
No turn by turn navigation
Needs more variety of map data

by Nadiaolson

If you looking for an app to track your activity...this is the one. I have been using WikilocOutdoorNavigationGPS for a very long time and I love it. Thank you wikiloc team.