37201xoIM wrote:This is a really useful thread - thanks a lot to the previous posters!
Am I right in thinking that both TopoGPS and Locus allow you to purchase and download OS maps at 1:25k? For that specific purpose (obviously in the hillwalking context), any views as to which is superior - and would I be right in guessing that both are better than OS Maps' own app?
I too am a "refugee" from Viewranger, and still slightly in shock, even if VR did have silly features I never used (social networking, 3D imaging......)
Thanks again!
I haven't yet tried purchasing an OS map from either but so I don't really feel qualified to comment on that. WalkWithWallace is your go-to on that.
The only thing I would say is that I'm with Wallace on the Locus app feeling better made, I tried it with some of it's free maps to track a walk and I liked it. The only reason I went with Alpinequest is because of its good selection after a small one-off fee. What can I say, I'm a skin flint
To expand a little on what they said though: I'm not sure if you're aware but if you've bought an OS paper map in the last few years then they all have a scratch off bit that leads to a code allowing you to download an offline version of that map.
No extra costs, you just need to sign-up for a free OS account.
It's not my favourite app though, Wallace's description of "clunky" hit the nail on the head.
I feel your pain on VR.
I very rarely used it's social side but in all other regards it was solid.
It's replacement has a rating of 1.5 out of 5 stars on the Google play store from 7000 reviews and 1 million+ downloads. That says it all. In my opinion they really missed an opportunity to make a great app even better. Shame.