oMaps (offline Maps)
By Thomas Bonnin
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Description
oMaps: offline Maps for iPhone and iPhone Touch.
MINIMUM OS REQUIREMENTS: 3.0+
Now you no longer need to be online to access maps you need.
oMaps lets you save maps and then access them even without an Internet connection.
Compatible also with the iPod touch, oMaps simply gives you faster access to the maps you need.
You can store the map displayed on screen (including inward zoom levels) for ANY AREA IN THE WORLD.
No more roaming fees while your are abroad.
No need anymore to buy preloaded maps for every city you want to visit.
Finally a full maps application for the iPod Touch.
Features:
- Map access (move and zoom like in built-in Maps application).
- Save portions (city-sized limit) of your maps and access them without internet connection.
- Search for places, cities, roads, points of interest and more.
- Display you current location
oMaps updates are free for users who had already bought oMaps.
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** FAQ **
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- Which source does oMaps use?
oMaps uses Openstreetmap or Cloudmade. They display not only map roads but also restaurants, ATM, bus stations, etc. Visit www.OpenStreetMap.org or www.CloudMade.com for more information.
To change the map source: Go to your device Settings > oMaps > Map Source and select the one you want to use.
- I would prefer Google Maps as a source of maps. Is it possible?
No, Google Maps terms of use are very restrictive: caching Google Maps content is not allowed.
- Why can I only save a map while connected to Wifi?
Saving map might require to download a big amount of data. It would be more comfortable to use broadband Wifi connection rather than 3G or Edge. Moreover in some countries cellphone data plans are limited.
- Why does my map only save to a minimal zoom level?
A minimum zoom level is setup in order to limit downloading time and prevent overusing the device memory capacity. However, this minimum zoom level is usually enough to save a full city.
- How many maps can I save?
The number of maps you can save is UNLIMITED. However iPhone/iPod Touch memory is not infinite.
- Can oMaps locate my position offline?
If you have an iPhone: yes.
If you have an iPod Touch, you need to enable WiFi and have reachable networks in your area.
- Why can I not search off line?
The search feature has to access Cloudmade database to get results. Without a connection, the search function is disabled.
- What if my search gives me unexpected results?
For better results, use the following syntax: "number, street, city, country". For instance, "Amsterdam, Netherlands".
Languages other than English may lead to inappropriate results.
- Can I export my placemark coordinates to a computer?
Yes, there is an export feature for your placemarks. oMaps can send an email with a CSV file attached that contains coordinates of your placemarks.
More information at www.omapsiphone.com
What's New in Version 1.3.6
- Fix keyboard bug introduced by iOS 5
- Fix crash when canceling placemark modification
iPhone Screenshots
Customer Reviews
Patience is a virtue
I read through these reviews and they had me thinking, "This app won't work." THAT IS WRONG! This app works very well (iPod touch 2nd gen) and is a lifesaver if you want clickable, offline maps before you go abroad.
But the trick is patience. The app makes heavy API data calls to the openstreetmap.org servers; you need to be patient. Some of the map sets are 80-100 MB. Also, the map sets are compiled and cached before delivery, so there is a 5-8 minute lag before the download begins.
A tip for the dev guys - make more informational system messages so the users know where they stand. I build web apps so I knew what was going on but most of your audience doesn't, which is why I would guess that the reviews for this app are so poor.
All in all, this is the most versatile offline mapping application available for iOS. Just needs a little fine tuning.
Do not get this if you have an ipod touch
You need internet connection on an ipod touch to find your location. In my opinion a waste of money. I cant say anything for iphone users though
- $1.99
- Category: Navigation
- Updated: Nov 02, 2011
- Version: 1.3.6
- Size: 1.9 MB
- Language: English
- Seller: Thomas Bonnin
- © Thomas Bonnin
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.Requires iOS 3.0 or later
