Version History
Here you can find the changelog of Route Scout - GPS Topo Mapper since it was posted on our website on 2017-01-01.
The latest version is 5.4.42 and it was updated on soft112.com on 22 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 5.4.42
posted on 2024-03-21
- fixed six database write issues related to race conditions
- removed "+" naming scheme
version 5.4.37
posted on 2024-02-15
- Rolled back how Nearby Routes are loaded to reduce startup processing that might be the database wipeout issue if race conditions are occurring
- Stopped compacting database to eliminate processing
- Increased the size of several touch elements
- Highlighted +Note and changed the inserted stats
version 5.4.35
posted on 2023-11-21
- Updated dependencies
- Truncated +Trip Note to +Note
version 5.4.34
posted on 2023-09-04
- Redeveloped debug to work offline & send later
- Fixed overlap font on Android when the device font has been increased
- Moved +/- zoom controls up to stop accidental taps of recently new "Route Legend" button
- Returned "Pin to" back to always black
version 5.4.32
posted on 2023-08-28
- Updated dependencies
- Increased font-weight
- Redesigned Route Legend
- Lowered minimum API from 31 to 28
version 5.4.30
posted on 2023-08-20
- Increased minimum API from 26 to 31
- Updated dependencies & reduced excessive map redraw
- Reenabled & redeveloped route names on the map along routes
- Added an "Unpinned" info popup if the home list Follow double-dash icon is tapped
- Clarified 1-5 Rts to left of tiny Info button & cleaned up the info on tap
- Cleaner Pin-to graphic in Map> Menu> track
version 5.4.28
posted on 2023-08-10
- 1-5 routes with offline topo maps always had 1 Follow, now referring to the balance as Ready-to-follow
- fixed Ready-to-follow routes missing on the map
- replaced circle-i info button(alternative tap for stats)
- added a Route Legend button replacing the previously mentioned info button. New route scheme that works in congested trail networks
- updated hideously outdated "Follow a Route" definition in Home > Info
- home route-list adjustments
version 5.4.24
posted on 2023-08-01
- Updated dependencies
- added null filters to import that possibly wipedout/lockedup the db
- fixed a rare issue on Finish due to the palm of the user's hand creating a nameless waypoint
- reworded send debug: how to proceed is now clear
version 5.4.22
posted on 2023-04-16
Updated dependencies
version 5.4.02
posted on 2021-12-16
- two security updates
- fixed aeg calculation bug for multiple tracks
- added map rotation option in settings
version 5.4.0
posted on 2021-12-07
- Updates for iOS 15 map bug
- Added compatibility for notch devices
- several Android X updates
- updated map dependency
- Fixed nearby routes tap issue
- Added 4/10ths second filter on the first recorded point to skip cached location
version 5.3.04
posted on 2021-04-20
- updated dependency
version 5.3.0
posted on 2021-02-22
- updated dependencies
- added a prominent disclosure through a pop-up alert before the location runtime permission
- updated permanent link to the privacy policy
version 5.2.48
posted on 2021-02-10
- updated dependencies
- updated permission dialog for Android 11
- added permanent link to policy
version 5.2.46
posted on 2020-10-01
- fixed 5.2.44 bug in mileage merging routes
- fixed 5.2.44 bug in "filter out drive away"
- AEG in split statistics now reports if equal to gain, to avoid confusion
version 5.2.44
posted on 2020-09-23
- redesigned timezone logic
- fixed "view on map" when tapping a waypoint in waypoint-lists
- removed nature images from Top Stats to reduced app size
- added [ View Splits ] to Top Stats
version 5.2.42
posted on 2020-09-09
- improved on-break and anti-scribble-filter logic
- added a 4-pixel tolerance around nearby routes and waypoints for easier tapping
- fixed on-break bug in top stats
- readded map rotation option, compass direction lower-left tap orients direction of travel
- added half-second delay after map view to add-waypoint, edgeless screens were picking up irrelevant thumb-palm taps
- updated dependencies
version 5.2.40
posted on 2020-05-01
- added cancel option to elevation profile track menu
- fixed map menu scroll for over 8 tracks
- updated to min iOS 13.0 per iOS
- updates map dependency
- refactored zoom button
version 5.2.38
posted on 2020-02-25
- fixed file sort issue
- fixed a bug that paused activity
- updates map dependency
- updates location dependency
- timezone refactored to beginning of activity
- refactored audio breaks
version 5.2.34
posted on 2020-01-16
- fixed major startup bug
- total rewrite of file delete process to fix odd race conditions
- updated webview and location dependencies
- changed default elevation profile to compact version
- updated compass coefficients to current World Magnetic Model WMM2020
version 5.2.32
posted on 2020-01-07
- added filter for random location scatter
- removed back in time location services restart that should no longer be needed
version 5.2.28
posted on 2019-12-15
- follow route will now always be top of 5-mapped list on home screen
- intuitive-ized home screen "offline topo maps": icons, info, quick functions
- new "nearby official routes" piggyback import
- converted rarely understood/used file sort to more intuitive button layout
- patched nearby sort bug
- fixed rare restart initialization
- fixed several other bugs
version 5.2.20
posted on 2019-11-04
map bug fix
version 5.2.18
posted on 2019-10-31
- updated map dependency
version 5.2.16
posted on 2019-10-23
- tapping elevation profile now displays time in addition to miles & aeg
- fixed homepage blank routes list issue after deleting, importing or switching follow while recording
- fixed issues related to changing follow while recording, such as audio splits and off trail alerts stopped
- fixed slow response to finish recording
- removed 5.1.0 db backup for activity in progress - extra layer is not needed and was using power
- updated dependencies
version 5.2.14
posted on 2019-08-28
- updates one dependency
- fixes rare import bug
version 3.0.52
posted on 2016-12-27
- waypoints created on a hike now have decimal entry option and display distance/bearing info,- new motion dots help understand direction of current track,- dependencies for running in the background, database and the map updated,- added thin line to "Pin to" dots to help distinguish in congested areas,- options now offered when setting "Pin to"
