September 2024:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.4.11 released.

• Improves rejection of illegal characters in waypoint and route names.

August 2024:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.4.10 released.

• Improves automatic next waypoint switching when navigating a route which loops back on itself.

July 2024:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.4.9 released.

• Fixes a bug which prevented sharing a GPX or KML track file when located in certain parts of the world.
• Changes to improve iPad human interface when using iOS 18 Beta.

June 2024:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.4.8 released.

• Compass Heading Indicator turns red when compass needs recalibrating.
• Changes to improve iPad operation when using iOS 18 Beta.

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.4.7 released.

• Show the Maidenhead Grid Square locator for any location.

March 2024:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.4.5 released.

• Tap a Weather button to view the weather report for any location (iOS version ≥ 16.4).
• Shows whether you have map stitching turned on or off by a slightly different icon for the Map List tab.

January 2024:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.4.4 released.

• When viewing a route made from a waypoints on an iPad, you will now see the coordinates for each waypoint on the route.

October 2023:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.4.3 released.

• Include both waypoints and routes in a single GPX file.
• Many iPad human interface enhancements.

September 2023:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.4.1 released.

• Updated for iOS 17.
• Fixed Instructions Printing for iOS 16 users.

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.4.0 released.

• Tab bar icons now indicate Tracking on, navigation to a GoTo Waypoint on, and navigating with a Route on.
• Updated for iOS 17 Beta.
• For iOS 11 and iOS 10 use version 9.3.3.

July 2023:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.3.4 released.

• Multiple Share Sheet improvements.
• Updated for iOS 17 Beta.
• For iOS 11, iOS 10, (and iOS 9) use version 9.3.3.

September 2022:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.3.3 released.

• Updated for iOS 16.

February 2022:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.3.2 released.

• Displays the total storage space used by your downloaded maps.

October 2021:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.3.1 released.

• Fixes iOS 9-only expired html security certificate problem.
• Updated user interface for iPad mini(6).

September 2021:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.3.0 released.

• Updated for iOS 15.
• Updated for iPhone 13 and new iPads.

July 2021:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.2.5 released.

• View the moon's phase.
• Create a waypoint by entering an address.
• Improved visual appearance when system settings specify Bold Text and/or Larger Text Size.

June 2021:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.2.4 released.

• View and share a sun & moon Azimuth/Elevation plot and rise & set times for any date and time and for any place on earth.
• When traveling at faster than hiking speeds, displays your speed next to your coordinates.

May 2021:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.2.2 released.

• Shows the estimated accuracy of the course and compass heading readings.

March 2021:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.2.1 released.

• Import workouts and routes from .TCX files.
• Doubles the number of routes allowed.

February 2021:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.2.0 released.

• See the % grade of any portion of a trail on the Track graph and the Route elevation graph.
• Updated for iOS 14.4.

November 2020:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.1.1 released.

• Changes the background color of the Estimated Time of Arrival according to the sun's position to warn you if you will be arriving after the sun sets at your destination.
• Updated for iPhone 12.

September 2020:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.1.0 released.

• Updated for iOS 14.

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.0.8 released.

• Visual appearance updates and minor bug fixes.

August 2020:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.0.7 released.

• Move a Route Waypoint on the My Location screen.

June 2020:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.0.5 released.

• Download in one operation all of the maps necessary to view a waypoints, routes, or track log GPX file.
• Share your list of downloaded maps amongst all of your devices or with your friends.
• If the clipboard contains a location in the form latitude comma longitude in degrees, then pasting into either of a latitude field or a longitude field will fill both blank fields.

May 2020:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.0.3 released.

• Shortcut access to Settings on the Help screen.

April 2020:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 9.0.0 released.

• Supports multitasking on capable iPads.

December 2019:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.3.3 released.

• Add waypoints from the Track screen.

November 2019:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.3.2 released.

• Updates for iOS 13.2.

September 2019:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.3.1 released.

• Updates for iOS 13 Share Sheets.

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.3.0 released.

• Updates for the launch of iOS 13.

August 2019:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.2.9 released.

• Adds the ability to create a new route by reversing an existing route.

June 2019:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.2.8 released.

• Eliminates potential sources of track recording interruption.

May 2019:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.2.7 released.

• Updated for iOS 12.3.

April 2019:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.2.6 released.

• Updated for iOS 12.2 and the new iPads.

February 2019:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.2.5 released.

• Improvements to the presentation of route and downloaded map information.
• Improvements when using an external keyboard.

January 2019:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.2.4 released.

• Improvements to ease-of-use and the user interface.
• Magnetic Compass Declination is shown on the Sun and Moon screen.

November 2018:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.2.3 released.

• Ready for iOS 12.1 and the new iPad Pros.
• Paddling waypoint icon
• Select new map type or scale on the My Location screen.

September 2018:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.2.2 released.

• Ready for iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, and iPhone Xr.

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.2.1 released.

• Move Waypoints visually on the map screen.

August 2018:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.2 released.

• Faster map display.
• Ready for iOS 12.

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.1.9 released.

• Sun and Moon Azimuth-Elevation sky graph with Rise and Set times.
• NZ DOC huts and campsites added to the searchable Place Names.
• Fixed a problem with swipe left delete on the Waypoints and Routes screens.

June 2018:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.1.8 released.

• Quick and convenient distance measurement between any two points on the map.

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.1.7 released.

• Add Waypoints by marking a location on a Satellite Map.

May 2018:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.1.5 released.

• New track elapsed time, distance, and average speed display on the Track screen.
• For easier route editing, a new selected route point indicator on the Route Elevation screen.

April 2018:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.1.4 released.

• Select an arbitrary group of routes to export in a GPX or KML file.
• Delete individual track segments from a track recording.

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.1.3 released.

• Select an arbitrary group of waypoints to export in a GPX or KML file.
• Change waypoint icons of a group of waypoints in one operation.

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.1.2 released.

• Updated for iOS 11.3.
• Import Waypoints, Routes & Tracks using the  ihikegpsnz://  URL scheme.
• Performance improvements.

March 2018:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.1.1 released.

• Import KML files containing waypoints, routes, and tracks.
• Updated map stitching data for the latest map versions.

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.1 released.

• Import of KML files.
• Requires iOS 9.3 or later

December 2017:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.0.3 released.

• Fixed iOS 11 bugs in saving images to Photos and deleting lines in search-mode table views.

November 2017:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.0.2 released.

• Several minor appearance bugs repaired.

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 8.0 released.

• Updated for iOS 11 and iPhone X.

August 2017:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 7.1.3 released.

• Choose from a selection of waypoint icons.

May 2017:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 7.1.2 released.

• Calculates the enclosed area of a route or track.
• Create a new waypoint by entering the direction and distance from a known point.
• Toggle on and off the display of all waypoints except those being used to navigate.
• Added a Delete All option on the Map List screen.

March 2017:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 7.1 released.

• Download up to 750 maps.
• Get driving directions to the route trail head with a single tap.
• Removed map display glitch when zoomed out on the iPad Pro.

December 2016:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 7.0.2 released.

• Updated for iOS 10.2.
• Removed map display glitch when zoomed out on the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 7.0.1 released.

• Improved Visual Appearance and Usability.

November 2016:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 7.0 released.

• Search New Zealand and Australia Place Name databases to add waypoints.
• New tap-saving shortcuts.
• Print the Owner’s Manual from inside the app (iOS 9 or later).

September 2016:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 6.3.6 released.

• Last Version to Support iOS 5 and iOS 6

August 2016:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 6.3.2 released.

• Improved Help Screen Navigation

July 2016:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 6.3 released.

• Enhanced Route Editing.

May 2016:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 6.2 released.

• 250,000:1 scale topo maps for Australia.
• Long Tap on "Go To" instantly starts navigation on the map screen.
• Improved Map Stitching

October 2015:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 6.1 released.

• Updated for iOS 9.

September 2015:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 6.0 released.

• 250,000:1 scale Land Information New Zealand topo maps.

June 2015:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 5.2.2 released.

• Send a KML file for any location directly for display in Google Earth.
• Fixes a problem with the Save Track as a Route action on the Track Screen.

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 5.2 released.

• Search Waypoints and Routes.
• Trip Timer and Odometer on the Map Screen.

May 2015:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 5.1 released.

• Download all of the North Island maps, or all of the South Island maps, with a single operation.
• Show waypoints along the path on the elevation graphs.
• A Direction Indicator extends from the current location marker.
• Send KML files directly for display in Google Earth.
• Updated for iOS 8.3.

January 2015:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 5.0.3 released.

• User Interface Improvements on the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and iPad.

October 2014:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 5.0 released.

• Updated for iOS 8, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus.

September 2014:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 4.6 released.

• One button waypoint creation for your current location.
• LINZ map numbers shown on the Maps List Screen.

May 2014:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 4.5 released.

• Print maps overlaid with waypoints, routes and tracks.
• AirDrop map images to your friends. even in the wilderness with no Internet connection.
• Print elevation graphs of your hike.

April 2014:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 4.4 released.

• Post locations and topo map images to Twitter, Facebook, Messages and email.
• AirDrop sharing of waypoints, routes and tracks, even in the wilderness with no Internet connection.
• Share GPX files using iMessage and “Open In” another app.

March 2014:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 4.3 released.

• View the Elevation Profile for routes made from recorded tracks.
• Updated for iOS 7.1

January 2014:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 4.2 released.

• Beautiful New iOS 7 Interface.
• Stop track recording automatically when you drive away from the trailhead.

September 2013:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 4.1 released.

• Select a Waypoint to Go To or Edit while on the main map screen.
• Includes the Date and Time in the Note of a Waypoint Marked at your current location.
• Record a track log that is twice as long.
• Place Name search uses the Land Information New Zealand database.

February 2013:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 4.0 released.

• Stitch Together Maps for Seamless Coverage across Map Boundaries.
• View Date, Time, and Average Speed on the Elevation Graph.
• Show the Estimated Time of Arrival at all Waypoints on a Route.
• Refine the Position of a Waypoint when you Arrive.
• Choose Individual Track Segments to View on the Elevation Graph.
• Read with Ease from a Distance with Larger Font Sizes on your iPad.
• Download the Maps you need from wherever you are in the App.

September 2012:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 3.5 released.

• Updated for the iPhone 5 and iOS 6.

June 2012:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 3.4 released.

• Route page shows the bearing between route waypoints.

March 2012:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 3.3 released.

• Create a new waypoint by tapping a Geotagged photo.
• Support for the Retina display featured on the new iPad.
• Store maps for the entire country in the iOS device's memory.

January 2012:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 3.2 released.

• Display and enter locations using the New Zealand TM2000 Grid.
• Quickly measure distance and direction to any point on a map.

December 2011:

iHikeGPS NZ App, version 3.1 released.

• View Land Information New Zealand 50K topo map quads even with no cell network connection.
• View track log superimposed on the map, and in elevation profile.
• Automatic map switching as you travel, or lock in a chosen map.
• Set a Go To waypoint to see distance, direction and estimated time of arrival.
• Email your waypoints, tracks and routes to friends.
• Create, Edit, Navigate and Share Routes with Waypoints, and Routes with a Path.
• GPX Import and Export of Waypoints, Routes and Tracks.
• Direction shown in Degrees True or Degrees Magnetic.
• View the map border lines to check what you've downloaded.
• Show or Hide your Waypoint Notes on the map.
• Displays Compass Heading.
• Switches to rapid updating as you get close to a Go To waypoint. Perfect as you zero-in on a geocache.
• Background Recording of Tracks.
• Switch On and Off Track Recording.
• Switch On and Off Auto-Lock.
• Location Entry and Display in Degrees, Degrees/Minutes, Degrees/Minutes/Seconds, or UTM.
• Universal App for iPad with 3G and iPhone.
• Quick-start Guide for 1st time users.
• Switch between the Distance/Bearing/ETA display and the current Lat/long/elevation display when using a Go To waypoint.