If you are looking for a nice and simple android app, but with all the best features to do some GPS tracking, Maverick is a good choice. It can be found in the Market for about €5.
Recently, the version 1.75 enables you to move the app on SD card! Nice one there developers!) So don't be afraid to get download it... You won't run out of memory!
So let's start! The Home interface is simple but well organized:
Recently, the version 1.75 enables you to move the app on SD card! Nice one there developers!) So don't be afraid to get download it... You won't run out of memory!
So let's start! The Home interface is simple but well organized:
- top left: "Maps" button to select which you want to use.
- top right: Zoom in/out though the pinch gesture works great too.
Left to Right: Google Maps view, Map menu with plenty of choice, OSM Mapnik view.
The app works so that any maps browsed is cached on your SD card (update: not for google maps since version 1.95). But I would advice to use Mobile Atlas Creator is you plan to use the app on offline mode only. The review about this is coming. Meanwhile, for those who know how to use Mobile Atlas Creator, maybe have a look this post!
The app works so that any maps browsed is cached on your SD card (update: not for google maps since version 1.95). But I would advice to use Mobile Atlas Creator is you plan to use the app on offline mode only. The review about this is coming. Meanwhile, for those who know how to use Mobile Atlas Creator, maybe have a look this post!
- bottom left: Switch between map viewing and some features like track recording, compass and display of speed, altitude and position.
The blue point on the compass is the destination (called here "Waypoint 4") that is at 5935km from me at the moment when I took the screenshot.
- bottom menu:
- binoculars allow to search Waypoints(aka Point of Interest or POI), tracks a lot of other stuff.
- The green flag allows to add a POI in the Waypoint.kml file or foursquare.gpx file. Personally, I use the first.
- The GPS grid displays the number GPS available. In the all the above screenshots, I was in a building so 0! But the little squares become yellow when a satellite is in sight.
- Track recording info finally in the bottom right.
The settings are rich:
As you see, if you want the zoom buttons off, just uncheck the box.
One thing I would like is to have the auto screen orientation. Currently, you have to press "Menu" and "Switch orientation".... Weird...
I hope this review is giving you enough info to decide.
Cheers!
Thanks! That's a great review on a nice app :)
ReplyDeleteJust bought it. Although cannot find a way to rename a waypoint (had to hand-edit the .kml file, but I'm okay with that anyway :))
To edit a waypoint, just tap the pen (that will take you to editing panel) or tap on the binoculars and select "Waypoints". tap any waypoint to edit. Enjoy!
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