I have the NZ Maps app on phone.
Interested in what the Pro version offers,is like to use etc.
Is it worth the $20subscription?
Matches dedicated GPS such as Garmin's for navigation.
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I have the NZ Maps app on phone.
Interested in what the Pro version offers,is like to use etc.
Is it worth the $20subscription?
Matches dedicated GPS such as Garmin's for navigation.
Sent from my SM-J530Y using Tapatalk
This is my "go to App" for topo maps and I use it quite a bit. I find it works well and I can honestly say I've never had any issues with it.
Not having used (or needed to use) any other App I can't compare it to other offerings out there, however there are two functions I really like:
1. The GPS tracking functionality onto the map in use. It's always bang-on and has been helpful a couple of times in flat fog-bound terrain.
2. The ability to "zoom in" on the map. This is to say you can enlarge the part of the map you're interested in to check detail.
I have my local area permanently downloaded but if I'm going somewhere new I check out the larger area before I head out and cache the map to the phone memory. I don't use the route-planning function but I guess it could be handy.
Overall its easy to use and does everything I need it to do. I have been a PRO user for 6 years now and its the most I've ever paid for any APP. Is it worth $20? That's up to you, but when hard copies are almost as expensive per sheet I guess you can justify it.
I don’t have any experience with NZ Maps app, but as an alternative you can consider Topo GPS. In app purchase of the Topographic Map for NZ was something like $5. Works just fine for planning and spot checking when out in the bush - provided that you did download the applicable maps to your phone. It can also track your movement as you go along for future reference.Quote:
Originally Posted by erniec
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Nz topo50 iirc $5 or there abouts for topo maps of the whole island north or south (over a gb of memory) . Uses GPS function on phone OK, haven't played with route planning or way points as have a Garmin that lives in the pack, phone is easy to have in a pocket and a quick check on things
I purchased it and the better topo50 and downloaded the whole north island. It works well and has got me out of some confusion before.
NZTopo50 is the best 5 dollars I ever spent. Shows DOC-managed (open hunting permit) areas.
The pro version is easy better. You can add as many waypoints as you want. Definitely worth it.
Thanks guys will try 3 day trial.
See how it goes.
Interested to see if you can get track up on map and go to a waypoint.
Tracking and waypoints work well.just
Make sure you zoom into the area on your area on the WiFi before you go bush in
That's the one I think.