Offline map app for Arc

coreslogic · 12-20-2012, 03:27 PM

There is one on promo today called "MapsWithMe Pro, Offline Maps" for $1.97 CAD today. Best part is that GPS is NOT a requirement unlike some other map apps and some radio apps (that assume the user does not know which country he is in)

Base app is 49mb and individual country/provience are individual downloads. Ontario is 154mb and Quebec is 170mb. You can locate yourself using Wifi location service and is pretty darn good. There is *no* route calculation and turn-by-turn direction guide. The rendering is very quick and the very detailed map.

One of the immediate complains i have against this app is the lack of search history but for the two bucks, I'm just happy I have an offline map.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...maps.pro&hl=en

suedenim · 12-21-2012, 04:39 AM

I've been using Memory Map in the UK - was free for android last time I checked.

JD Gumby · 12-21-2012, 10:48 AM

And Google Maps can store sections of maps for offline use, also for free. Also don't need GPS as, when online, the wi-fi triangulation is creepily accurate.

coreslogic · 12-21-2012, 01:12 PM

Yes, google map does that but it sacrifice details in a significant way if you try to cover a large area. Their way is just a band aid solution to the offline-map-protest at best. I would still say Nokia has THE best navigation solution out there as a side note.

12-20-2012, 03:27 PM	#1
coreslogic Member Posts: 24 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2012 Device: Kobo Arc	Offline map app for Arc There is one on promo today called "MapsWithMe Pro, Offline Maps" for $1.97 CAD today. Best part is that GPS is NOT a requirement unlike some other map apps and some radio apps (that assume the user does not know which country he is in) Base app is 49mb and individual country/provience are individual downloads. Ontario is 154mb and Quebec is 170mb. You can locate yourself using Wifi location service and is pretty darn good. There is no route calculation and turn-by-turn direction guide. The rendering is very quick and the very detailed map. One of the immediate complains i have against this app is the lack of search history but for the two bucks, I'm just happy I have an offline map. https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...maps.pro&hl=en Attached Thumbnails

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12-21-2012, 04:39 AM	#2
suedenim Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 400010 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: BC Device: Kobo Vox	I've been using Memory Map in the UK - was free for android last time I checked.

12-21-2012, 10:48 AM	#3
JD Gumby Cynical Old Curmudgeon Posts: 1,085 Karma: 8495696 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Halifax, Canada Device: Kobo Mini, Kobo Arc, HTC Desire C	And Google Maps can store sections of maps for offline use, also for free. Also don't need GPS as, when online, the wi-fi triangulation is creepily accurate.

12-21-2012, 01:12 PM	#4
coreslogic Member Posts: 24 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2012 Device: Kobo Arc	Yes, google map does that but it sacrifice details in a significant way if you try to cover a large area. Their way is just a band aid solution to the offline-map-protest at best. I would still say Nokia has THE best navigation solution out there as a side note.

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