$14.99 for info you can get on TripAdvisor and Yelp for free is ridiculous. You have to pay for the restaurant info, so you really can only look at hotel info, and when you click on rental properties, it tells you the 9-10 megabytes (not gigs) is a lot to download.
14.99/yr for info you can get for free. No way.
This APP Is a must if traveling to Isla Mujeres!!! It has all the info you will need!! I am so glad I got it, as it was our first time to isla
I never used MapChicks paper maps but hears good things about them. I bought this app for our second trip there and it is fantastic! Very detailed maps with information about hotels, rentals, restaurants, beach clubs, tourist attractions, services and more that follow you using the GPS of your phone. Or you can search in the various categories for something in particular. The data is downloaded to your phone so you don’t need Data service in Mexico if your provider doesn’t include it. We have service so we were also able to take advantage of optional information like links to web sites and Facebook pages for the businesses and actual menu photos of many restaurants. Of course these work on WiFi too. And I say “we” because the app supports family sharing so everyone can use it for one low price. MapChick updates it regularly with new information. All in all well worth the price.
We just got back from a week on Isla and we used this constantly. It was wonderful to have all of the information we needed in one spot. Often when we are traveling I feel like I spend way too much time searching the internet trying to find the information we need. This saved lots of time, was accurate and easy to use. Absolutely worth buying if you a going to Isla!
Developer Response
Thank you very much!I’ve lived on the island for 2.5 years. The app is amazing for people who are visiting and need to know where everything is. As a local, it’s still very helpful because of the amount of information in it. Not only does it tell you where everything is located, but it includes menus, hours, photos, etc of pretty much every place on the island. There are still many places I’ve never visited so I use the app to help me find new places I still haven’t tried.
Developer Response
Thank you!Perry and Laura McFarlin having been making paper travel maps for Cancun and surrounding areas for about 20(?) years now. I bought my first maps many years ago and these maps have always been helpful to find new places - especially with their helpful tips (good & bad reviews). They make regular trips to Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Isla Mujeres, etc. to keep their content fresh and accurate. We even met them in October 2014 on one of their work trips. All of this hard work has now been transferred to an app for, our favorite place, Isla Mujeres. Going to Isla Mujeres? Get the app. Highly recommended.
Developer Response
Thank you Mel!This is the first time I’ve ever been compelled to write an app review. Trust me when I tell you, this app will make your visit to Isla Mujeres so much better.
For several years, I’ve purchased the paper maps that MapChick (company that developed this app) produced for Isla Mujeres. Truly, some of the best maps I’ve ever seen. Incredible detail containing true “insider information”. I kinda felt like I had a local tour guide in my back pocket.
Well, fast forward to 2019. They understood they needed to go digital & replace the paper maps. Two years worth of work & this is the result. Kept all the good stuff & added cool digital components.I’ve been using it for a day now and spent over 4 hours on it. For a brand new release of an app, I’ll give it an A-. Are there a few things that need to be addressed? Yes. Of course. But they are minor. They were totally committed to the quality of their paper maps and I’m betting they will put that sort of focus behind this digital version.
Bottom line, if you are planning on spending any time on Isla Mujeres, this app is a necessity. Buy it & you will thank me for my advice.
Developer Response
Thank you, much appreciated!
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