chewbaka Posted August 17, 2014 #1 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I have been using an Android App called Maps.me (formerly called maps with me) for awhile for our travels. It works offline without any connection on my Samsung phone and my Asus Pad. The GPS function on the devices gives you position on the map and compass direction. It has helped immensely on our travels since I installed it. The maps for each country are free and can be downloaded when you have a connection - then used offline. The developer is very responsive with email requests for assistance. I received an email from the developer that said it is free for iPhone and 80% off for Android for today (8/17/2014). I paid $5 a few months ago and it has been worth every penny. I started with the free version and it was great. I then installed the paid version because of search capabilities and bookmarks. I use it to plan travel by identifying key locations at cities and ports- then dropping "pins" (bookmarks) for each. The maps have fairly complete points of interest that help out. It also includes transit stops and stations. I do the planning on my larger tablet and then transfer the pins to my phone to use on the go. It helps to plan itinerary since we can see where all the places we want to go to on a map and then helps us find each one with GPS. GET IT TODAY. If you see this too late for the discount, I recommend getting it anyway.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted August 17, 2014 #2 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Thank you very much for this! DH and I have both downloaded it on all our i-gadgets, and downloaded the map for our next cruise destination. I have been looking for something just like this, but the prices ranged from $3.99-$4.99 per area of the world, with no reviews. This will be perfect!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onkat Posted August 17, 2014 #3 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Thanks for posting about this app! Have downloaded onto my iPad and Android Phone. Android app was only $0.99! Have downloaded maps for our cruise in Sept and look forward to seeing how this works for us! Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 17, 2014 #4 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marseydotes Posted August 17, 2014 #5 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Just downloaded this app on I-phone and I-pad. How do you transfer your saved, bookmarked maps? So glad to have this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fudgie Posted August 17, 2014 #6 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Just downloaded to iPhone and iPad. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbaka Posted August 17, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Just downloaded this app on I-phone and I-pad. How do you transfer your saved, bookmarked maps?So glad to have this! First of all, I download the maps on each device separately. To transfer the bookmark file, I go to the bookmark grouping and click the share icon on the upper right. Then I send the kml/kmz file to myself via email. I open the email on the receiving device and click the file. It automatically loads into the app. I use a differently named bookmark grouping for each trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailingpeace Posted August 18, 2014 #8 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Thank you ! Just got it, free. Just had time to look at map of Saint-Thomas, and it is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCruisingBrewers Posted August 18, 2014 #9 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Great travel maps are so handy! Was free this morning too! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel5 Posted August 18, 2014 #10 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Thank you for sharing. I downloaded it and it still free!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azdmelani Posted August 18, 2014 #11 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Thanks! I downloaded the paid version (which is still $0.99) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mingus Posted August 18, 2014 #12 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Thanks OP, great deal for the Android version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjets Posted August 19, 2014 #13 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Thanks mate! Got ours for $2.19 tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb9991 Posted August 19, 2014 #14 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Downloaded for Android! You ought to get a commission :-) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paccruise Posted August 19, 2014 #15 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Thank you, downloading for trip next year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBM Posted August 19, 2014 #16 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Thank you so much! DH just downloaded the $1.99 version. There was also a free version, but he said the paid one had more options. Very kind of you to share! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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