App for Iphone

[DeanMember]

Gyday illustrious and Knowledgable Latte sippers :laugh:

Ive been handed down an Iphone 4 and want to know of any good GPS Apps that people are using. I am aware that Mudmaps is used by a few but I dont want to pay the $100 for it. :ohmy: So if anyone has any good advice send it thru.

Thanks and regards,

Ollie

[CrisMember]

Hi Ollie

I use OziExplorer on my PC to make the route at home then convert it to a GPX file to upload to the Trail Tech on the bike.

I also have OziExplorer on my ANDROID phone in beta mode.

http://www.oziexplorer.com/

http://www.trailtech.net/digital-gauges/voyager-moto-gps

Maybe of no help as its not Iphone stuff

Good for me in the bush when needed.

[drewMember]

Some have used every trail. I have it. But not used it on a ride.

Get one of the kids ;p to look up free gps apps Ollie. There’ll be a few to choose from.

Some will have a free version with very basic options/ functions/ features. That you can buy upgrades for a few $ to dedicated gps map upgrade/ update prices.

[Adrian SnowdenMember]

Every trail is the go Ollie. I use it regularly and it’s good. When you get it set the recording distance to a lot less than standard otherwise it will just play join the dots. Trouble with the iPhones is they run out of battery quick.

[GregMember]

Ollie from someone that is into navigation etc as I am iPhone and mudmaps, everytrail and Garmin mobile is pretty useless. Two problems is battery life like Snowy said and ability or lack of to load tracks
Reliability out of phone range is another and data use is another
I have tried most to get one that works for our navigation rides and now I believe get a gps from experience and my opinion.

TB

[Nick JacksonMember]

Hey Ollie , if you find an app you like but battery life is an issue check these power chargers out , I have one and it works a treat

Nick

[GregMember]

Nickj wrote:

Hey Ollie , if you find an app you like but battery life is an issue check these power chargers out , I have one and it works a treat

Nick

I have the same one Nick , awesome get three complete charges out of it bought one for Salina as I got sick of hearing “My battery went flat” :laugh:

TB

[DeanMember]

Thanks guys I am hearing the old “My phone battery is flat” quite a lot around here now that there is 4 Iphones. I already have a Garmin 60csx but not a guru on using it. :blush: anyone heard of MAP 3D about $5

Thanks and regards,

Ollie

[Adam GerrardMember]

Runkeeper works for me. Works off google maps and can overlay on satelite view on PC when you get home. Best of all it is free

[AlexMember]

I dropped an $8 battery inside the wife’s 4G iPhone and it’s back to a 2-3 day phone again. Was lasting less than a day…..

[Shane PalethorpeMember]

G’Day,

I have been using Mud Maps now for over 2 years and with no issues at all.
I plan my rides at home in the comfort of the lounge chair, and the unit takes me exactly where I want to go, or not go.

Regarding the iphone battery issue, get a double USB outlet ( Third Gear ) and wire it in to the ignition, end of issue.
OR, but a KONNET 11,200amh recharger from Canada ( approx $70 – from Vicco ) this will charge an iphone 5 x times from flat, they are excellent units, also for charging Go-Pro’s etc.

If you have both the above, thats the end of battery issues for good.

The only issue I had with the Garmin, was the ” busy” map, somewhat hard to read with all the shite it shows.

The MM’s shows only the trail ( or the topo map if you want it ) and is sooo easy to read and follow.
The bonus is, it can make phone calls as well !

What ever unit or method of navigation you use, the most important part is KNOWING , UNDERSTANDING and TRUSTING the system you are using.

Dont discount the MM’s app, I swear by it, and have no intention of again going down the Garmin route, unless something changes to make them more user friendly.

Tenere Shane

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