I would like to add two points.

1. When I start using the Florida trail app, it was a standalone app. In my final year of section hiking the Florida Trail it became part of Guthook. Same app as far as I could tell.

2. Some of the comments lead me to believe there may be a misunderstanding about how hiking apps work. The apps I use do not use a phone signal, but rather just the phone's GPS. I often have my phone in airplane mode while using the app. If one chooses to share information, this may require a phone signal or at least wifi.

I'm not trying to argue or sell anyone on anything, just clarifying the point.