Leave a Review Scenic Map Western USA
Awesome!
This program exceeds in every way, quickly and without Internet needed. Far better than other similar programs I have tried-more than happy!Geofa
Best driving map ever!
I have been using this app for the past two years. It has continued to improve with several major updates over that time. I love using it while driving (although it is great for hikes as well and I know that pilots love it). I love seeing the terrain rotating as my car winds its way through mountain roads. It's simply icredible. It is the kind of moving map you would expect to see in the movies, not on the dash board of your own car.
Several other users report that they don't like the 3D view in the new version. I also like the 2D view some of the time. That's why the program has presets buttons along the bottom of the screen. I can set one to be the 3D view and another to be a 2D view. A simple swipe gesture can tilt the map to whatever angle I want.. Get the map presets setup how you want before you drive and then you will be able to keep your eyes on the road and just tap the presets to switch views.
This is not a navigation style map. Those are great if you want directions from point A to point B. You can run multiple maps at the same time and leave the navigation map running in the background while Scenic Map shows you the terrain ahead. You will still hear the voice prompts for upcomming turns. I prefer to have a separate GPS receiver so my iPad can play audio books in the background.
Get this app and you will be wondering why all maps can't look this good? Sure Google maps are great but not when you are out of cellular range or have a low bandwidth. This one app covers a vast portion of the country and never uses any valuable wireless data.Show lessHarmless_Dilettante
New interface nearly ruins a best-of-class app.
I need an always-available, clear and simple flat map where I can see my position and the surrounding streets or terrain. For figuring out where I am and where I should head. I realize that glitzy fly-through POV interfaces appeal to children and developers, but - take it from someone who's been hiking, camping and skiing in wildernesses around the world - They. Are. Not. USEFUL.
I don't need another "fly-through" app. I don't need another living room / coffee-shop game. Google Earth is fine for that.
At the very least, it should be dead obvious how to turn off the glitz and return to the standard useful map mode. If the first interface a user sees is zooming and twisting all over the place and the user has to look for documentation to figure out how to fix it - and is still stuck with an annoying and pointless sunspot on the map … well, I guess it's time to look for a better app. Maybe MotionX has figured out how to reliably download and store maps by now.
I tested several GPS / mapping apps when I got my iPhone 4. Scenic Map was the best for hiking and skiing in the wilderness because of its clear, simple, detailed, accurate presentation of maps and location info on the small screen - with maps always available. I've used it in unfamiliar cities and states for navigation on the road, and on roads far from cell phone access, as well as far from roads and even trails.
People ask me what apps were worth paying for, and this is one of two that I always name. Or - named.Show lessMyriochondrule
hey
I just downloaded the update. 3d is neat, I suppose. However, I like my maps in map view. There is a long tradition of maps in mapview. The problem is the only way to revert to mapview is turn on the sunlight icon. Please get rid of the sunlight icon, it's useless. It interferes with and obscures the map. Afterall, the map infomation is the reason I bought your product. The moment the update comes out with the option to turn off the sunlight icon in mapview. I'll re-review. Also every update that doesn't give me the option to turn off the sunlight option. This review will be reposted to keep it visible on itunes.Show lessEugene Hulbert
Developer Response
There is now a 2D preset and also an option in the settings to force a 2D view. Your feedback was very helpful. Thankyou.Terrible maps
The maps are virtually useless:
1- the text used is far too large and does more to obstruct the view than it does to help.
2- all the text is oriented horizontally and oversized leaving you to guess at which text goes with which street.
3- The "buildings" shown on the maps are little more than sat view outlines with no reference or naming for parks, malls, etc.
4- The paid versions offer no benefit over the free maps so download the free first, If those serve your purpose, you may be ok with the substantially overpriced paid versions of this app.
DISAPPOINTEDShow lessRedRocks55
Very satisfying
I love maps and this product delivers. Visually stunning. I find some of the criticism ridiculous, I don't own 4 WD and don't plan to use this map to navigate on unpaved roads, also I wonder how many suitcases of $10 paper maps would be needed to get all the data contained in this product. In my opinion it is well worth the price.Show lessOlasek
Poor implementation
The concept of this App is pretty neat... first of all I'll give kudos to the visual concept. It really is neat! However, what good is a scenic map that does not identify all (or at least most) the roads? To get to some locations you need to have more than the major US and State Highways labeled, this is especially true if there is no 3G data network available, or you're using an iTouch or Ipad that does not have gps. The county roads and more heavily used Forest Service roads need to be identified in order for this app to really shine. If you all you need is a major highway map, this one is over price.Show lessvolutabrum maximus
Too Much for the IPD
I like maps. This took forever to download. While interesting, I'd just as soon have a USGS map to look at. After goofing around with it for a couple of hours, I deleted the app.jwygo
Good Deal
I have both this and the Eastern version. See my extended comments there.S.Kuss
Excellent!!!
Perfect for those areas where AT&T service is non existent. (everywhere in the West)ChiefWalkara
