Using the legacy version until they shut it down
You ran as a free app for years getting all your data from users like me- now there’s no thanks for users creating that data - just a 60$ slap in the face. I get that the app might work better now but there was a lot of loyal users who helped share their spots who can’t afford the extra cost. This hurt to see. With all that said the paid version works well
Can someone explain what the upside of this app is now? Other than selling me the data I contributed to it?
Super aggressive ads plus no lifetime unlock, it looks like folks will need to get another source for off grid camping again as this direction for iOverlander is a bad omen
Developer Response
Thank you for your feedback. The decision to offer a paid subscription was out of necessity to sustain iOverlander. We wish we could remain completely free forever, but after 10 years of attempting to run iOverlander that way, we know it is not possible. $99 a year is simply too expensive. Make it a lifetime purchase and people will happily recommend the app.
Developer Response
Thanks for the feedback. Our paid subscription is a bit different and costs a bit more than other travel apps. Check out this article for more details on why:https://ioverlander.com/whats_coming Recently did a 4800 mile overland trip with my 3 kids and wife. This app was amazing. We found so many good sites. Many times struggling to find somewhere when plans didn’t go as planned, every time iOverlander came in to save the day.
Developer Response
Thank you so much! We are happy that you had a wonderful trip!I'm trying to give this new version of iOverlander the benefit of the doubt, but it's too buggy to get a good read on it. I consistently have problems syncing my data and I've yet to be able to upload a picture. At least they have done away with the very obtrusive full screen animated advertisements that would take over your phone.
Developer Response
Thanks for your feedback. We’d love some more details about the problem you mentioned, so we can resolve it. Please send the details or screenshots to support@ioverlander.com.There’s still no support for a location search feature other than the web browser version and you still have to scroll all over to find a location in the app. There is also no way to select your preferred map app. Camping locations take forever to appear on the map and now you have to download areas individually by state as opposed to it already being there. Oh and now it’s cluttered with pop up ads unless you want to pay a ridiculous amount for a subscription. I’d be willing to pay a small amount if the app was more useful.
Developer Response
Thanks for your feedback. Yes, Search is at the top of our features list now. But we needed to get some income to pay for the development of it. The open in mapping app function is on the place details page (top right next to the heart) and Yes we will make that a little more obvious in a upcoming version. And we just released monthly subscriptions. Feel free to email us at support@ioverlander.com if you need more info :)
Interface needs to be fully functional on an ipad, NOT just the iPhone interface on an iPad. Also needs map access to Gaia and google in addition to Apple maps.
I understand the ad supported/ paid model. It had to happen. 'Favorites' is a nice addition.
The one glaringly absent feature is the ability to open locations in the map app of my choice. Now there's an option for 'directions' but it defaults to apple maps, rather than giving the choice of mapping app to open.
Would give 5* if there's a way to work around this. I'm not bothered by the paid model.
Developer Response
Thanks for the review, We are actively working on the directions (open in mapping app) button. So it's coming :)
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