autumnwalker Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 What are you guys using for iOS GPS apps these days? I used to use Motion-X ... it's still around, but it was never "great" for 4x4ing. It recorded and exported a GPX file which was good enough at the time. I've been looking at GAIA GPS, but have not done any more than research at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 I purchased this - I realize it's on Droid, but there may be an IOS version ? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.atlogis.camaps&hl=en_CA I've tried dozens of other map apps out, but this is my go-to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted February 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 Doesn't appear to have an iOS version. What do you like about that app? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 I still use Motion-X in the field on my phone. And/or use my GARMIN GPS. And then I have one download and a few mapping applications. But most of it is stone-tablet stuff. But it works solid! lol So I really can't offer much help. I'll go away now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, autumnwalker said: Doesn't appear to have an iOS version. What do you like about that app? It's fast and allows map AND satellite tile caching. It's been a solid performer on Droid for a long time. I have bought other apps, like Backcountry Navigator and Viewpoint, but Canada Topo Maps has been better overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted February 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 8 minutes ago, sar4x4 said: I still use Motion-X in the field on my phone. This may be the only endorsement I need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 I have Canada Topo as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted February 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 45 minutes ago, sar4x4 said: I have Canada Topo as well. Android? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 Android, really??? Lol iOS! All I’ve ever owned. I have a new Samsung for work, never turn it on. Hate it. I’m old, can’t learn new things, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted February 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 Doh! I confused "Canada Topo" with the app @ovrlndr mentioned. @sar4x4, do you mean "Topo Maps Canada"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 20 minutes ago, autumnwalker said: Doh! I confused "Canada Topo" with the app @ovrlndr mentioned. @sar4x4, do you mean "Topo Maps Canada"? I believe it's Topo Maps Canada. It just says 'Canada' under the icon. With a red maple leaf logo superimposed over a Topo map. The Information button is all about how to use it, no author mentioned anywhere! It has map tiles, and you want to download the tiles you need before you get too deep into the woods, lol. Maybe I'll look it up again on the 'App Store'.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted February 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 That's the one! Thanks @sar4x4! When do you flip between MotionX and Topo Maps Canada? The map looks better on Topo (I think?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted February 25, 2020 Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 2 hours ago, autumnwalker said: That's the one! Thanks @sar4x4!When do you flip between MotionX and Topo Maps Canada? The map looks better on Topo (I think?). I'm used to saving Track and Waypoint files better on Motion X. Then export them as GPX files via e-mail. And I often use imagery on Motion X. Topo Canada I like for an 'old-fashioned' view of a Topo map. The text is not too cluttered, contour lines, lake names, etc all show well. Easy to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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