Locate – A GPS App For Explorers Review
App Type: Uncategorized
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By: Hippo Foundry Inc
Version #: 1.00
Date Released: 2012-10-19
Developer: Hippo Foundry Inc
Price: 0.99
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I’m very sure we can all agree that the new map application on iOS 6 that replaces the incumbent Google Maps is pretty trashy. For the avid adventurer, this is definitely not a good thing.
Can you imagine trekking through a dense forest covered in thick foliage wondering where your next steps should be placed, but because of an unreliable map app you end up lost. With Locate, such an incident should not be likely to happen thanks to its extreme precision. The app even tells you how accurate it is at any given time!
To start off, Locate gives users plenty of details on their current location. This includes coordinates for longitude and latitudes, as well as altitude and figures for movement speed. I loved how the user interface processed and presented all the data, giving clear and precise details without making everything seem overly complicated. For example, altitude is presented in a simple to understand graph, with a blip at the side showing users how accurate the given readings are.
Moving on the to crux of application, the map of Locate is pretty much similar to that of most GPS trackers. What perked my interest was a little bar at the bottom that showed the accuracy of the readings, so that users can further verify the exact positions of their locations. As mentioned previously, coordinates of the user’s location are also available to make things more accurate.
Users can also share their geographical coordinates with their peers.
Priced at $0.99, Locate is not your conventional map app. If you are looking for one to guide you to the nearest mall or restaurant, this is not the app for you. However, if you love the outdoors and enjoy voyaging across Mother Nature, then Locate will serve as a very handy and useful tool for you.
Quick Take
Value:Medium-high.
Would I Buy Again:If I were an explorer.
Learning Curve:NA.
Who Is It For:People who like exploring nature.
What I Like:The user interface and clear concise maps.
What I Don't Like:App has no directing function.
Final Statement:This one does a great job for the campers and trekkers who don't want to carry troublesome paper maps.
explore. explorers May you always know where you stand!
FEATURES:
? Record your positional data:
- Latitude and Longitude
- Altitude
- Speed
? View recent location records from the dashboard
? View coordinates on a map:
- A map interface that shows the coordinates of any location, allowing you to view and share destination locations as well as your own.
? See how accurate your reading is:
- Positional accuracy visible from the map interface
- Vertical accuracy visible from the dashboard.
? Share your location:
- Easily copy, email or message your coordinates along with a map address.
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Article By Eng Wei Jie
A water polo player from Singapore, Wei Jie devotes most of his time to training. However, when he's not occupied by water training or pushing himself in the gym, expect to see him squinting at his iPhone testing out new apps.
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