iphone apps for navigation

davecambo · 03-02-2012, 04:26 PM

can anyone recommend a good iphone app for fire trails etc. I have tomtom but its no good really.

is motionX good? im not sure how to use it from reading reviews, is it easy to upgrade the maps on it?

whats another good one?

price is no issue for apps for my phone.

racca · 03-02-2012, 04:29 PM

Mudmaps is supposed to be good but I can't get it on android so can't say for sure.

BBRadar · 03-02-2012, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by davecambo

can anyone recommend a good iphone app for fire trails etc. I have tomtom but its no good really.

is motionX good? im not sure how to use it from reading reviews, is it easy to upgrade the maps on it?

whats another good one?

price is no issue for apps for my phone.

I have MotionX and use the OpenStreetMap data on it - for my area it is pretty good. Other areas may not be as good, all depends on who is actively mapping them. You can use other mapsets on it but I haven't tried them.
Edit: check here http://www.openstreetmap.org/

I've only really used it as a "sh%t I'm lost, which track do I take", it doesn't seem to do routing.

michael1968 · 03-02-2012, 05:09 PM

Try 'Everytrail', it has some tracks uploaded by users. It's not bad for the price... Free.

davecambo · 03-02-2012, 05:17 PM

ok so far i have motion X, which i havent used yet (just got it then).

I also just got Topo Maps which appears real good. its an offline app, which whilst you have internet, you select the area on the map you wish to download and then save it. seems like a good idea if im correct. i just downloaded the whole of goulburn, taralga mittagong area topo maps. only thing i cant work out is how to read the difference in trails, it all seems to be the same colour, when i know some of the roads are dirt. strange. i would have thought there would have been some different colour to differentiate the road / dirt.

creedyflyr · 03-02-2012, 05:49 PM

I used Mudmaps on our trip to Birdsville & while it wasnt perfect, it was definately worth it. I pre loaded the Waypoints before we left & just selected "Go To" & it was able to highlight the route while giving info on how many Km's to go. Very handy for Fuel calculations. Track log feature is great as when We returned home, It can overlay the whole trip on Google earth for you. Here is an example of the first 3 Days of our trip.http://www.mud-maps.com/track_logs-view-1697. I found the Standard Preloaded Maps the Best. Great 3D Topo.
Creedy

Not for Highway Use · 03-02-2012, 06:47 PM

Mudmap works for me too.

Doctor · 03-02-2012, 07:19 PM

have ya tried looking through the GPS thread in the forums

mww916 · 03-02-2012, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctor

have ya tried looking through the GPS thread in the forums

What's eating your panties today Doctor - or are you always like this?

Doctor · 03-02-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mww916

What's eating your panties today Doctor - or are you always like this?

nothing

i just checked

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creedyflyr · 03-02-2012, 08:26 PM

Does anyone know the difference between Mud map ($60) & VMS 4x4 ($150) other than the price? They both seem exactly the same.
Creedy.

Doctor · 03-02-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by creedyflyr

Does anyone know the difference between Mud map ($60) & VMS 4x4 ($150) other than the price? They both seem exactly the same.
Creedy.

mud map was made from contributed user tracks

Sleepy John · 03-03-2012, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by creedyflyr

Does anyone know the difference between Mud map ($60) & VMS 4x4 ($150) other than the price? They both seem exactly the same.
Creedy.

Mud maps is an iPhone app and you purchase map sets for it.

vMS is an iPad app and comes with comprehensive Australian map sets.

AUS_tomo · 03-03-2012, 02:23 PM

+1 for Mud Maps on my Iphone.
Like everything it has limitations and as long as you keep this in mind it is a great product. I purchased topo maps for it and found these to be worthwhile.

davecambo · 03-03-2012, 03:25 PM

how do you export maps from openstreet map to MotionX and will they then work offline if you do so.

03-02-2012, 04:26 PM	#1
davecambo ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Oddometer: 35	iphone apps for navigation can anyone recommend a good iphone app for fire trails etc. I have tomtom but its no good really. is motionX good? im not sure how to use it from reading reviews, is it easy to upgrade the maps on it? whats another good one? price is no issue for apps for my phone.

03-02-2012, 06:47 PM	#7
Not for Highway Use Wannabe hasbeen Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Canowindra, NSW, Australia Oddometer: 921	Mudmap works for me too. __________________ DL650, DRZ400,CRF150RB, PW80 Legend in my own Control Panel

03-02-2012, 07:19 PM	#8
Doctor Keyboard Renagade Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Out making dust Oddometer: 5,864	have ya tried looking through the GPS thread in the forums __________________ Walk tall and look the world in the eye Vissa människor jag känner tror att jag är galen!

03-03-2012, 03:25 PM	#15
davecambo ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Oddometer: 35	BBRadar can you help me how do you export maps from openstreet map to MotionX and will they then work offline if you do so.

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03-02-2012, 04:29 PM	#2
racca Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Brisbane QLD Oddometer: 194	Mudmaps is supposed to be good but I can't get it on android so can't say for sure.

03-02-2012, 05:09 PM	#4
michael1968 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Newcastle, Australia Oddometer: 349	Try 'Everytrail', it has some tracks uploaded by users. It's not bad for the price... Free.

03-02-2012, 05:17 PM	#5
davecambo ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Oddometer: 35	ok so far i have motion X, which i havent used yet (just got it then). I also just got Topo Maps which appears real good. its an offline app, which whilst you have internet, you select the area on the map you wish to download and then save it. seems like a good idea if im correct. i just downloaded the whole of goulburn, taralga mittagong area topo maps. only thing i cant work out is how to read the difference in trails, it all seems to be the same colour, when i know some of the roads are dirt. strange. i would have thought there would have been some different colour to differentiate the road / dirt.

03-02-2012, 05:49 PM	#6
creedyflyr Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Port Stephens NSW Australia Oddometer: 93	I used Mudmaps on our trip to Birdsville & while it wasnt perfect, it was definately worth it. I pre loaded the Waypoints before we left & just selected "Go To" & it was able to highlight the route while giving info on how many Km's to go. Very handy for Fuel calculations. Track log feature is great as when We returned home, It can overlay the whole trip on Google earth for you. Here is an example of the first 3 Days of our trip.http://www.mud-maps.com/track_logs-view-1697. I found the Standard Preloaded Maps the Best. Great 3D Topo. Creedy

03-02-2012, 08:26 PM	#11
creedyflyr Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Port Stephens NSW Australia Oddometer: 93	Does anyone know the difference between Mud map ($60) & VMS 4x4 ($150) other than the price? They both seem exactly the same. Creedy.

03-03-2012, 02:23 PM	#14
AUS_tomo Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Barossa, South Australia Oddometer: 14	+1 for Mud Maps on my Iphone. Like everything it has limitations and as long as you keep this in mind it is a great product. I purchased topo maps for it and found these to be worthwhile.