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Would like to use manually
Many would like to use the app manually with location services turned off, giving the ability to research and explore. This app is completely inoperable unless it is turned on.tilehate
Doesn’t work in my area
I love the detail and graphics but could not get the app to work. It had some of the right peak names but put them in the wrong places. For example the roofline of a nearby building was identified as Mt Guyot. Other major peaks like Quandary were nowhere to be found even when I had the camera pointed at it.Show lessMrMobileFliesToParis
Thoughts
I downloaded this app and find it very nice, but considering it is a paid app (4.99) it is overly restricted. I used the app in the morning on the Grand Tetons, I moved locations with a different view of the Tetons and the app indicates I can only use it from one place a day, and I have to upgrade to the pro version for 30 dollars annually, which is unacceptable.
Thanks for reading.Show lessnamkao66
Free version is useless
It worked once at my home. I waited a few days to try a new location since the “one location a day” paywall came up. Can neither load in a new location or determine what location is being used as it won’t load at home any more either. It’s just a bricked app now with no functionality asking me to pay a cup of coffee every month. I don’t drink coffee. And I don’t believe in never ending subscription models without any guarantee of new services.Show lesspts42
Issue resolved
After initially having some tech issues the developer reached out to
Me and the issue had been quickly resolved.Joe Coughy
Pro version required!
Upon installing the application I was notified that I would need the pro version in order to locate peaks in more than one location per day. Seemed fair enough, I likely won’t usually need to use this more than once a day but I figured I’d sign up for a year membership if I enjoyed using the free version.
I entered into the app to try it out and learned that I needed to download data for my vicinity, 130mb.. Seems like they must be doing something pretty inefficient to require a file that large for everywhere you go (and certainly makes it impractical if you have low cell service, like for example in the mountains lol) but I allowed it just to try it. While I am waiting for the information in my vicinity to download I am prompted that I have used up my one location for the day and must pay to view more. So essentially, I spent my free location for the day downloading unnecessary data (even though I was still in the same location lol). Pretty sweet! Looking forward to checking out other options or writing my own app for this.Show lessCasualPhoneGamer
Developer Response
Hello, the best way to evaluate the app is to use the free 1 week trial. That way you won't have any limitations and won't spend anything. The app loads 130MB because in the mountains you can see a hundred miles away. It is the size of a high precision 3D terrain model with satellite imagery, hiking trails, lakes, towns, and plenty of other data you might need on your adventure. The app works offline, so when the data is loaded you can still identify all the peaks and use amazing 3D maps, evaluate routes, and plan the hikes. That's why the app loads so much data. By the way, you can always disable some layers in the settings if you'd like.Great, but
Too expensive for occasional use. Would like to see a second, paid app released for something like $9.99 and an annual fee of $3.99. Until then will stick with Maps 3Dbrianmdnm
Too expensive. Would buy for 30$a year
Too expensive would buy for $30 a yearMetomfromva
Wonderful, but know that it uses a lot of data.
Update: The developer has explained that the data is necessarily large but that it can be pre-downloaded at home to save data quota. Since that was my only complaint I've upped my rating to 5-stars. Users on a measured plan should understand that the the app will pull a lot of data in the field if it hasn't been previously downloaded.
It really is quite amazing at identifying peaks - point and shoot! - and I feel bad about dissing it. But in 3 or so minutes, over a less than 30 degree segment of the horizon, it just blew through my - admittedly low, 100MB - entire monthly data allowance. This won't be a barrier for most people but those light-users on a measured plan, as I am, should know upfront: expect a hefty download to do what it does.Show lessJRobert.Wilton
Developer Response
Hello Robert, we are sorry for the issue. In fact, the terrain data models are quite heavy and it is advised to download maps on WiFi before going out. That way you save the battery (cellular data consumes a lot) and the traffic itself. The app works perfectly offline. There will be some warnings in the future, in order to prevent unexpected download of a large data volume over cellular data. Also, there is a great many other improvements coming soon. Thank you!An exceptionally useful tool!!
An excellent app for learning the names of visible mountains in your vicinity. The app is easy to use and offers an outline of the peaks you’re viewing that can be moved and aligned with the camera image of the peaks to accurately position the labels on each mountain. If you live near mountains, this is a must-have app. It’s intuitive to use and saves photos of the peaks you label for review later. The only drawback is that the free version can only be used in one area per day. If you’re moving through several locations in a day (e.g. driving for an hour or more through several sets of mountains) you need to subscribe to the Pro version of the app.Show lessFour Corners resident
