Testing some mobile mapping apps to see suitability for off-line, field-work mapping ...
Topo Maps+ | Maps.Me app | Mapp app
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Topo Maps+ (Best pick so far!)
Topo Maps+ is only for IOS mobile devices, with free downloadable off-line low resolution topo maps. Can record new tracks while hiking.
Topo Maps +
Topo Maps+ at iTunes
To Import a Track
– import KML or GPX file by emailing yourself the file, open email, select file, tap share button
To Create a Track
– Record Button > Record New Track > Pause > Stop > Edit Track Colour, tags, visibility, etc
To Share a Track
– To Share Map Data, you must first create an account to sync data, which also signs you up for a newsletter
– My Data button > Tracks > Share > Share Map Data > deselect all > check tracks to export > Share > Choose Evernote > open Evernote in a desktop web browser (the links on iPad Pro Evernote don't work) > creates an export.kml file in the download folder > the kml file can be opened in Google Earth, or in a plain text editor to extract the lat/lng coordinates
– My Data > Tracks > Share > Export Map Data > deselect all, then check tracks to export (choose KML or GPX format) > Export > Choose: Email to attach file (emails can take up to 12 hours to receive - be patient)
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Maps.Me
Maps.Me app
Maps.Me User Guide
Tips for use
– offline maps are free to download
– hold Finger on map to create a point
– Download maps for off-line access
– Saved points will automatically be uploaded to open Street map when within Internet access; This is not the option to use for private places, use bookmarks instead
– To save a waypoint save it as a bookmark, using the star icon.
– Click edit to rename Bookmark and save
– To send yourself a KMZ file with all the saved bookmark waypoints, click the two started three bar menu at the bottom of the screen, and click "share by email"; KMZ files can be opened in Google earth, or can be opened in the Maps.me app on another device
– Bookmark places can be used to create routes, by starting to type the name of the bookmark it will show in the side menu
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Mapp app
Mapp app is only for IOS mobile devices, using Open Street Maps. Maps can be downloaded for off-line use. Both Waypoints and Tracks can be saved and imported.
Tips for use
- need to purchase off-line maps
- need lat/long coordinates to make waypoints
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