Good idea but poor execution – SmartGuide travel guide & map Review

I bought the Unlimited version (unlimited guide downloads for $19.99). The initial impression I got was that this will be THE travel planner. But after using it for 10 minutes trying to plan my Italy trip, all the flaws became apparent. Pros: nice layout and it's very innovative for integrating Fodor's destination info (attraction info + some historical background) with pictures, maps, and tour booking. Cons: You can create a "trip" and save all the things you want to check out to this trip. However, these "trips" are limited to each guide so if I create a "My Italy Trip" in the Italy country guide, I won't be able to add anything to this "My Italy Trip" from a Sicily Regional Guide. So, maybe the App developer will argue that everything in Sicily is already included in the Italy Guide...but then WHY have separate guides at all?? And this also means that you can't create a multi-country trip. Also, you are not able to view the places you saved on a map...so it kind of defeats the purpose if you want an "aerial view" of the things you want to check out to optimize route planning, etc. Conclusion: this app is only good as a guide when you're already in the country and you're trying to find things to check out. Be aware though that the activities they suggest seem to be either the typical tourist sites and the accommodation/restaurant recommendations seem a bit subjective. Definitely doesn't work as a trip planner tool.
Review by JT373 on SmartGuide travel guide & map.