Localscope, the social data powered GPS app is featured in the #1 spot in the New and Noteworthy section of the iPhone AppStore in over 70 countries. Localscope also finds its place alongside some best-seller apps like Facebook, Foursquare, Gowalla, Yelp in Apple's featured list of location based apps called 'On The Grid'

Wilmington, DE -- (SBWire) -- 03/22/2011 -- Cynapse is proud to announce that Localscope is now featured on the front page of the iPhone AppStore as the No.1 app in the new and noteworthy section in over 70 countries this week.

Localscope has also been featured by Apple in the app list: On The Grid. Apple often publishes app lists highlighting the best apps for a niche, and On The Grid lists out the best location based apps on the AppStore. Localscope features as the #5 app in the list alongside best-sellers like Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Gowalla and Yelp.

Described as the ultimate location browser, Localscope unlike any other GPS app, empowers its users to quickly find anything around their physical location by tapping into the collective knowledge of various geo search engines and social networks, and use the results in unique ways.

Since its release, Localscope has received outstanding praise, reviews and near perfect ratings from customers and experts globally.

Recently 148Apps.com awarded the Editors choice to Localscope and Appstorm rated it 9/10. The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW.com), MacStories, AppAdvice, Appolicious, MacWorld, all love the innovative mix of search engines, social systems and navigation apps integrated by Localscope.

Localscope ranks #1 in the Navigation category in over 10 countries and has achieved a top 25 rank in over 40 countries, along with being featured in the ‘What’s Hot’ section of the category in most parts of the globe at the time of this publication.

"Being featured by Apple has been an exciting and fulfilling experience for us, but what thrills us the most is the large amount of positive feedback we have received from our users and fans from all over the world." said Romasha Roy Choudhury - Chief Evangelist, Cynapse.

Device requirements:

* Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.0 or later
* 4.3 MB

Pricing and availability:

Localscope is available for US $1.99 (or equivalent amount in other currencies) exclusively on the App Store in the Navigation category. If you're interested in reviewing Localscope we'll gladly provide a promo code on request.

The app is available for download at: j.mp/localscope

Localscope in On The Grid: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewRoom?fcId=387730022&id=25204&mt=8

Product page: http://www.cynapse.com/localscope

Screencast: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUn59g3gWy0

Press kit: http://www.cynapse.com/sites/default/files/Press%20Kit.zip

About Cynapse
Cynapse invents technology that evolves the way people communicate, collaborate, and share information among themselves. Cynapse is the creator of open source Enterprise 2.0 software Cyn.in and provider of the realtime collaboration software Sync.in. Over 10,000 businesses and institutions and millions of users across the world benefit using Cynapse technology.