DIY Map GPS (App for World Travelers)
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigation | $2.99 | Builtsoft | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
►►►►► TUAW Review - "DIY Map GPS is a good app if you are a hiker, or someone who is going to an area where mapping data may be sparse."
Do you need an offline map? DIY Map GPS offers you "Unique" features. The "DIY" in the app name is a clue that this is not just an offline map app.
Basically you can directly download OpenStreetMap, OpenCycleMap, OpenSeaMap as an app which allows you to download maps of any place in the world. FREE downloads of 3,788 city maps worldwide and millions of Points of Interest are already listed. All you have to do is just download the maps app.
Now, We would like to introduce the unique "DIY Map" feature. You can make your own offline maps in several ways outlined below.
First, you can use map files with the formats listed below without conversion.
- OziExplorer Map Data file(.map)
- Google Earth KMZ/KML file
- Kashmir3D KMZ/KML file
Second, you can use the atlas(with MBTiles SQLite format) downloaded through the Mobile Atlas Creator.
- Mobile Atlas Creator uses 25 world map sources to create an atlas. Mobile Atlas Creator is available for Mac OSX, Windows, Linux for free. (http://mobac.sourceforge.net/)
Finally, You can convert a RasterMap file into a Tile-based DIY Map DB(.diymap) using the "DIY Map Maker" provided by us. "DIY Map Maker" is available for Mac OSX, Windows for free. (http://www.builtsoft.com)
You can use NOAA RNC® (Raster Navigational Charts) as well as JPEG/TIFF for the DIY Map. NOAA provides weekly updates to the Raster Navigational Charts, which are available for free in the BSB format(.kap). NOAA RNC® are full-color digital images of NOAA's entire suite of paper charts. Here are the files supported by DIY Map Maker.
- Supported file formats: TIFF/GeoTIFF, MrSID, OziExolorer Map Data(.map), NOAA BSB(.kap), ECW, Goole Earth KMZ/KML, Kashmir3D KMZ/KML, JPEG2000, Erdas HFA, JPEG and more…
There are lots of Free Raster Charts provided by different organizations or countries.
Please visit us(http://www.builtsoft.com) for Free Raster Charts details.
► DIY Map GPS is featured on TUAW(The Unofficial Apple Weblog). We believe it would be very useful for all world travelers.
►►►►► TUAW Review - "DIY Map GPS is a good app if you are a hiker, or someone who is going to an area where mapping data may be sparse."
"DIY Map GPS is a GPS navigation solution for those who like to create or annotate their own maps."
"If you have specialized scientific or geographic uses this app is a great place to bring your data together."
► Features
- Optimized for iPhone4/5, iPad, iPad mini, iPod touch!
- FREE download of 3,788 City Maps worldwide
- FREE download of Millions of Points of Interest
- Full-featured GPS system
- Maps, POI, GPS 100% offline. No network or Wi-Fi required.
- Useful features (Weather, Sunrise/Sunset, Moonrise/Moonset, Flash)
- Unique DIY Map feature
- Supported DIY Map files: Google Earth KMZ/KML, NOAA BSB, OziExplorer Map Data(.map), Mobile Atlas Creator MBTiles SQLite(.mbtiles), Kashmir3D KMZ/KML, TIFF/GeoTIFF, MrSID, ECW, JPEG2000, Erdas HFA, JPEG and more…
► Mobile Atlas Creator Map sources
- OpenStreetMap 4umaps.eu (Europe)
- FAA Sectional Charts
- Freemap Slovakia Car Atlas
- Freemap Slovakia Cycle Map
- Freemap Slovakia Hiking
- OpenStreetMap MapQuest
- OpenStreetMap Mapnik
- Moldova (point.md)
- nztopomaps.com (New Zealand only)
- OpenStreetMap CloudMade Defalut Style
- OpenStreetMap Public Transport
- OSMapa-Topo (Poland)
- OSMapa-Topo with contours (PL)
- Open Piste Map
- OpenSeaMap
- OpenStreetMap Hikebikemap.de
- Turaterkep (Hungary)
- UMP-pcPL (Poland only)
- Reit - und Wanderkarte ($Abo)
- Chartbundle US Area Charts
- Chartbundle US Enroute High/Low Charts
- Chartbundle US Sectional Charts
- Chartbundle US Terminal Area Charts
- Chartbundle US World Areonautical Charts
► GPS WARNING - Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
► Homepage: http://www.builtsoft.com
Reviews
A Miracle for Travelers and iPod Users
zmohiuddin
This app is probably the most amazing app you will find on the App Store. It essentially allows you to save maps to your phone with a bunch of other handy navigation/trip tracking options. If you travel at all you know how hard it is to get a Data plan on your iPhone for a reasonable price, and even when you do there's no guarantee of getting service! This app turns you from a lost foreign traveler to an expert navigator. The UI is clean, easy to use, and absolutely functional. One other use case I found for this was for folks who have an iPod touch or do not have a data plan on their iPhones. Offline maps can help you find your way around with any data connection! Perfect for the two groups I mentioned above and travelers! This app is really amazing in its depth of features and utility value. Get this app now and never be lost again!
This May Just Get Me Through Geology
NReluctant
I have been looking for an app like this for a while online, and to be honest the cool icon design is what attracted me to this one. My Geology class has been doing a few lessons involving Google Earth, but I needed something I can use while in class to ask questions and that will help me with more accurate coordinates. This app looks like it has it all from what I can tell! The compass feature seems to be super accurate and does just what I need. The maps are neat looking, not 100% what I am used to, but overall this app is really neat and has some cool features!
Great for hikers
docchang
Personally I enjoy hiking and cycling on my spare time. This app is perfect to track your routes and go places where there is no cell tower.
Great for anyone!
Hapiapps
This is a great app especially because it doesn't use any data. It has tons of maps. This is even good for iPod users.
Worth its money!
Lana_J_Lang
Feature-rich GPS app that is worth every penny. Now I can create and use my very own, custom map while treking. Lots of maps to choose from. Well thought out user interface. Innovative app indeed!
Hiking and Vacation Mapping Tool
iPhoneSDKPro
Yes this is the coolest mapping app that I've purchased. Lets just say your going on a hiking trip, or on vacation to an island in the tropics. If you don't have data access, your iPhone, or iPad navigation is not going to workout too well for you. This is where DIY Maps GPS comes in handy. You can search for a map from google maps and overlay tiles from other mapping sources. Add in the Millions of Points of Interest worldwide and you have the ultimate offline mapping tool. After you get use to the interface you will be using DIY Maps GPS to create offline maps for the places you travel most. Contacted the developer and he promises Nautical maps in an upcoming release. Ohhh baby.
Great buy
AppCrazy24x7
Never thought navigation apps can become so good. You should try this awesome app today. Great buy.
Your path to exploration starts here!
Chuck42181
I love being outside, whether for hiking, camping, running or just enjoying nature. However, many portable GPS units have limited information and capability—I sold a Magellan because it didn’t provide me much information. DIY Map is a great way for you to ditch bulky expensive GPS units and use your mobile device. Live tracking of your destination, local weather and restaurants of major cities are just the start. You can download maps of most anywhere you can travel or imagine—but no bloat of places you don’t need—personal customization. You can track your yourself through GPS and even figure out speed and cadence using your bike—something I can’t wait to try out once all this snow melts! This is like Google Maps and Garmin and on steroids. The capabilities and customization are well worth it. No need spending hundreds on a new device that is obsolete in months when you can have a fully customizable and updateable app that will grow with you and your travels. Easily worth the low price.
Great app!
Sirzin
Great app! I can download the maps i need. Great for finding hotels and attractions. Particularity if you are new to a city. Highly recommended the app.
