Best GPS App for iPhone, Outdoor Mapping Solution

Outdoor mapping is a feature that is o ffered in many apps, but very few manage to bring a solution that is worth using on every trip. Some try to cover the whole of the UK in basic detail and others cost a lot of money to provide comprehensive info. The premium version of ViewRanger Outdoors GPS does neither and lets you choose the maps and locations you require from the premium credit that is built in to the app. You can choose to install all UK national parks and two speci c regions, and then further enhance the map sets by using the unlimited access to street map layers for the UK, which is ideal for cyclists or general sightseeing.

Despite the fact that most who use this kind of app will not require many extra features, they are included. Trails are available including photos and extra information, and the visual guidance will ensure that you are never o track. You can share your location  with others in your party, which is an excellent safety feature, and you can also record and save each track. This is particularly useful because you may know better routes than any app can o ffer, and you can then share these with others as you please.

The interface and presentation ts the genre perfectly and takes the value of this app to a new level. When compared to dedicated hardware solutions for outdoor mapping, this makes the app feel incredibly cheap. This may well lead some to believe that it could never compete, but it truly does and o ffers a solution that will work for the majority of people who require an app like this. We’d love to list all of the features and gush over how well they work, but alas we cannot. We can, however, conclude that this is a near-perfect outdoor mapping solution for anyone who owns an iPhone.

ViewRanger Outdoors GPS (Premium)
A comprehensive and good-value outdoor mapping solution
Price: £14.99/$20.99 Developer: Augmentra Ltd
Rating ★★★★★

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