GPS APP for WiFi only IPAD2

[Pfrederi1]

Hello All,
I'm new to this forum so please bear with me. I currently own the ipad2 wifi only. I use my 3G phone as a constant mobile connection for my iPad even when I'm driving. Works well. My question is are there any good GPS apps out there for my IPAD? When I try to download it says that it's not supported on this iPad.

Thanks

 

[Rudinater]

Your wifi iPad does not have a GPS receiver, so your GPS apps don't know where you are.

 

[jduncan]

There some great aftermarket GPS attachments available for it. Just google iPad AND GPS.

 

[Somerled]

Yes and no to the two posts above me. No, your Wifi only iPad does not have a GPS chip, only the 3G versions. Not a big deal. Yes, there are apps that support using wifi to assist with GPS position, but know you can be way off in the positioning. I highly recommend the following: MotionX GPS HD and MotionX GPS Drive HD.

 

[choPppps]

But will the app really work since it's being launched from a device that doesn't have direct access. Using wifi or bluetooth, that is the access point?

 

[jsh1120]

But will the app really work since it's being launched from a device that doesn't have direct access. Using wifi or bluetooth, that is the access point?

Some devices use a wired connection via the 30 pin connector. Others use bluetooth. Search "GPS iPad" on Amazon and you'll see the options.

 

[Somerled]

It will be cheaper to buy MotionX and try than to spend upwards of $130 in a gps puck and cable.

 

[jduncan]

It will be cheaper to buy MotionX and try than to spend upwards of $130 in a gps puck and cable.

Yeah, unless you want it to show were you really are. It is only an app, you still need a true gps chip, or puck to get the most accurate positioning.

 

[jsh1120]

It will be cheaper to buy MotionX and try than to spend upwards of $130 in a gps puck and cable.

As noted above, you need hardware for the purpose. And on that front, the XGPS150 sells for $80 USD on Amazon and connects via bluetooth.