While Apple is still searching, Where To? 5.2 is already finding!

While it seems Apple missed the mark with their new Map App, the guys at FutureTap have already solved all these problems with their update to their extremely popular Where To? bringing it to version 5.2

In a nutshell:

– App Update: Where To? 5.2
– Local search app for iPhone and iPod touch
– Finds 2,200 brands in more than 700 categories
– Results are shown on the map, in a list or using Augmented Reality
– Photos, reviews and business hours are listed
– NEW: Compatible with iOS 6 and iPhone 5
– NEW: Launches from Maps app
– NEW: Turkish Localization
– Price: $2.99 (+99¢ for Augmented Reality)
– Link: https://www.futuretap.com/whereto

The new Maps app that Apple delivers in iOS 6 earned a lot of critique in the Internet. Some information is incorrect, important map elements are missing and the list of POIs (“points of interest”) seems to be thin.

The unique navigation wheel helps selecting the main category. Then, a large number of subcategories is offered. Unwanted categories can be removed, the most interesting ones can be selected as favorites. For each destination found there is a detail page with contact data, photos, business hours, dinner menus (if available) and user reviews. An arrow guides to the driving or walking direction.

“Where To?” 5.2 adds three new features:

– Full iOS 6 and iPhone 5 compatibility: The new version of the app fully supports the new iOS 6. More important: It supports the larger screen of the iPhone 5 without annoying black stripes at the top and bottom (letter boxing). This means more space to display a larger part of the map or in Augmented Reality mode.

– Launch from “Maps” app: “Where To?” 5.2 can be launched right from within “Maps”. This allows to initiate a local “Where To?” search at the chosen destination, to display reviews or to speak the direction and distance using VoiceOver for the visually impaired.

– Turkish localization: Useful for Turkish speaking users as well as for visitors travelling to Turkey, “Where To?” now provides optimized search results for Turkey.

“Where To?” 5.2 available immediately on the App Store

“Where To?” 5.2 (14.5 MB) is now available for download for $2.99 US on the App Store under the “Navigation” category. Users of the previous version get the update free of charge. iOS 5.1 or newer is required. The “Where To? 3D” Augmented Reality module (iPhone required) may be tested free of charge for 30 days and can subsequently be unlocked via In App Purchase ($0.99 US).