You Need A Map
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigation | Free | Mark Granger | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
Note: If you would prefer a small app that caches online maps covering the entire world, please tap on the Related tab and try the free Scenic Map app. Get You Need A Map if you want an offline map the entire USA as a single large download.
Sure, your iPhone has a great built in map but all it takes is one wrong turn and you could find yourself stuck in the snow behind a locked gate with no cell phone signal. What is the fastest way back to the highway? Should you go forwards or back? Is there a better road just a short distance away? Is there a raging stream or an steep cliff between you and the road? YOU NEED A MAP!
You Need A Map is a huge application. It has to be. It contains every mountain, hill, stream, lake, pond, freeway, highway, local road and track. In addition it contains many buildings, trails, railways, points of interest and polygon features. It has everything you need to find out where you are and what is around you anywhere in the USA.
Most navigation apps on the iPhone and iPad must transfer all their maps from servers on the internet. This can be slow in areas with only 2G coverage or completely unavailable in wilderness areas where a map would be most useful. You Need A Map solves this problem by storing maps directly on your iPhone or iPad. This extremely fast high quality software renderer is the first of its kind for mobile devices.
If you do have a cellular or WiFi internet connect, Satellite image overlays add breathtaking detail and realism to the maps (tap preset 2 or 4 when Online Map is enabled). You can use them as you travel to see what is hidden from view at ground level. This takes moving maps to a whole new level.
Tap the arrow in the toolbar to enable GPS tracking. As you move, you will generate a track file which you can replay. You can also import GPX tracks generated in other programs and play them. While recording or playing a track, the map will be centered on the current location and rotated towards the direction of travel and rendered in 2D or 3D with silky smooth animation. When playing a track, you can speed up, slow down, pause, restart or skip to the end. Send your GPX tracks to other apps or email them.
Want to learn more about a map feature? Click the target icon and center it under the compass rose to display its name, feature type, urban area, state, elevation and coordinates. You will also see a bearing line back to your current GPS location or from your location to a selected waypoint. The status will display the direction and distance along with the map and GPS elevation, the track length, and your current speed and direction of travel
You Need A Map uses the same code as Scenic Map and has most of the same features. These include many map customization options, customizable waypoints, direction and bearing information, a smooth scrolling moving map display while driving or flying, city search and much more. You can also get the full feature set of Scenic Map with an in-app purchase including the new online maps of the entire world.
Documentation, detailed coverage maps, installation guide and blog are available on ScenicMap.com
You Need A Map covers the entire USA including all 50 states
Map data © OpenStreetMap and contributors under the Open Database License
You Need A Map supports GPS tracking while the app is in the background.
Caution: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Reviews
I like what I see...
track_dude
Lots of info, nice look, too! BIG file, took over 30min to download.
Watch out!
Mudmaster1
Be careful about downloading this monster! It's 1.8 GIG's and has so far tied up my computer with the download for two hours. At 5 - 10 times the size of other apps I can find better use of my memory.
Folks, it's a full on US map
Just Some Lady, You Don't Know Her
every small garage map for local areas all in one place, with no need for cell-service or wifi. You're virtually storing close quarters google maps for the entire US, accessible anywhere, any time. Only makes sense. What on earth could be better use of space if you prefer small adventurous ways highways and freeways? I may add on the 3D, I think it may well be worth the 2 clams (less than one starbucks plain brewed coffee)… we'll see…..
Bad app
Polahh
This is a horrible app. We used it on a road trip on the east coast and deleted it by the end. It is not searchable by town, road, city etc. If you move the map or zoom in it takes 5-10 seconds to reload-a long time if you must choose an exit/bridge/highway. The graphics are also ugly, looking like the original version of Civilization 20 years ago.
Can't search for NYC neighborhoods
Cigar20111075
The overall idea of this app is awesome. To be able to whip it out and in an instance know where you are and how to get around is just plain awesome. The one problem I see and the sole reason for two stars is this, You can't search for just any town. I've tried to search for towns like elburn, IL. ( A town) Milford, PA. (a town) bronx, NY,(one of the counties that make up New York City Manhattan, NY. (What most people consider as nyc)Etc. none will come up in search box. So though it is nice to have a road map of the entire country in one place, just imagine this. You take a wrong turn and are now lost. You whip out your new map app and type the town your in and it comes back "no results" we'll W.T.F. The app is now useless. 2 gigs of useless info. Once this is fix it will get 3 stars. Next will be the ability to search for the street your on. The app is not pretty but you don't need pretty you need functional and it's not right now. Great concept almost there, but comes up short.
Fantastic!
Maverick1582
This is a helpful little app to have around. It is actually one of the apps that swayed my decision to buy an iPod. I think that most iPhone users don't realize how helpful it is to have a great offline map database like this for us iPod users that cant always be on the grid. Great job guys!
wow
Running bill
I really like this app. It is so well thought out and the maps are stunning. I have seen software like this package for hundreds of dollars. Those are not as well thought out like this.
What an awesome app
flyfish_ar
I've used this app many times when I was without cell coverage (Big Bend Nat'l Park, Glacier Nat'l Park, Buffalo Nat'l River and more) and it's very helpful. Many thanks to the author for providing what is actually a great public service - a detailed map of the United States with GPS tracking and no cell coverage needed. Awesome app!
one of the best apps
Bluefriday444
This is one of the most useful apps I've seen in the five years I've had an Ipad. The detail in the maps is amazing and the speed of refresh is incredible. Still exploring and finding new functions after having it for a week. unlike most maps it is easy to resize with automatic labeling to get a good orientation. Can't believe they are not charging $20.00. Thanks for creating this app!
