ViewRanger App

[Johno76]

Just found this wee app for my ipod, initial playing about with it looks very promising.

Has anyone else used this app and if so did they use it in the field.

Also its free to download

 

[theoctagon]

Yep i use it, cracking app. If you haven't yet have a look at social hiking as well, integrates very well with Viewranger

 

[ebt.]

Also worth looking at backcountry navigator. Excellent little app, I've set mine to download the OS tiles for southern england over home wifi then i can use them with my phone gps when Im out and about, regardless of mobile signal

 

[RE8ELD0G]

If you log into view ranger on a laptop you can also create paths/tracks to follow when out.

 

[Zingmo]

The real drawback to this is the same for all such apps, and that's battery life. I've never been bothered with all the online social stuff but it is a good way to record where you have been.

Z

Still refusing to upgrade Tapatalk.

 

[KevStorr]

ebt. Have you got a link for Backcountry navigator as I haven't managed for find it.

 

[tent peg]

have used both VR and komoot, but I find komoot, better in the field. easier to use, graphical interface less cluttered. OS maps available in the Web browser so you can plan your adventure well. nice social feature means you can share your ideas with the rest of your party.

 

[Quixoticgeek]

I use Viewranger. I primarily use it when solo hiking for it's buddy beacon feature. I know a lot of SAR groups also use viewranger. It does have the issue with battery life tho, that's more to do with the battery of the phone rather than the app itself.

J

 

[Bowlander]

ebt. Have you got a link for Backcountry navigator as I haven't managed for find it.

I've just had a peep in the playstore and if you search for Backcountry it comes up. Made by CritterMap software. Looks good.

Sent from my GT-I9505 using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2

 

[KevStorr]

Ok cool I'll take a look cheers.

 

[Nohoval_Turrets]

I've been using the Android version of this app for a little while now. I bought the OS maps for the whole Republic of Ireland for 120 euro, which I thought was quite reasonabl, so I'm not dependant on coverage. I have to say, nice app, although I only use it to get a quick map fix when out, or to browse the maps at other times.

 

[Perrari]

Been using Viewranger now for a few months and I think it's great. I have it on an iphone, and did just over 10 miles yesterday with the phone fully charged and VR on continuously there was 48% battery left when finished. I also carry an external battery backup just in case. And of course a map & Compass !

 

[ADz-1983]

The real drawback to this is the same for all such apps, and that's battery life.

Its of no consequence. Just take spare battery's with you or a USB powerbank .

 

[tent peg]

I bought an oversize battery for my mobile. comes with a new fat back plate. lasts three times longer, and I can carry the original as a spare.

 

[Zingmo]

I bought an oversize battery for my mobile. comes with a new fat back plate. lasts three times longer, and I can carry the original as a spare.

I've been looking at just such a thing on the bay.

Z