IGN needs to take a look at OS
I don’t understand why people are raving about the quality of the maps. IGN could do much better in terms of clarity and detail, particularly compared to OS 25k. But actually, openstreetmap and even Gmaps are better than both of them.
Too dense, no help
Lots of incredibly detailed maps, but the resolution is so low that, when you zoom in, the maps are useless. No help finding hiking trails or circuits in my area, which is an ecotourism region with plenty of trails. The subscription has no trial period. For hiking information, look elsewhere.
No planning route option
It’s a basic mapping application so gets 2 stars. It is without the features you would expect from modern navigation app. I’ve got the pro IGN version for France, maps are okay, but there seems to be no way to plan/plot a route prior to setting off. These guys need to look at what OS maps provide for the UK to see what functionality they are missing. It’s a poor offering and desperately needs improvement
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Great but flawed
Very good app with lots of bike routes on IGN’s base maps.
But it isn’t comprehensive by any stretch, missing many signed and designated routes.
Plus, the view is set bizarrely: it’s impossible to read labels, which shrink as you zoom in. So you can’t tell what town you might be heading for, nor which road you are traveling on. This seems like it would be a preference setting in the app, but it seems impossible to change.
But it isn’t comprehensive by any stretch, missing many signed and designated routes.
Plus, the view is set bizarrely: it’s impossible to read labels, which shrink as you zoom in. So you can’t tell what town you might be heading for, nor which road you are traveling on. This seems like it would be a preference setting in the app, but it seems impossible to change.
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Great map difficult to read towns on cycle map
Really good mapping but would be good if cycle map could overlay the main IGN map as OS Maps does well.
Essentiel
Indispensables pour les balades en France!
Hiking in France with one app
Topographic maps are outstanding for hiking in France, because based on historical geographical databases from the main national research institute. All small and marked paths are included. Even paths below tree cover are correct, despite being invisible from satellite or aerial photos, thanks to IGN agents walking there with recording instruments.
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Rubbish
Downloaded tiles to view offline, managed to look at them once then they disappeared. Was told only mainland France is covered but friend has downloaded same tiles of Corsica and they can clearly be viewed on their iPad offline.
Still rubbish. 2 weeks in Corsica and a week in the French alps and the developers NOW say there is an update. TOO LATE. my holidays are over and I have paid for a worthless app. REFUND REQUIRED!!!!!
Still rubbish. 2 weeks in Corsica and a week in the French alps and the developers NOW say there is an update. TOO LATE. my holidays are over and I have paid for a worthless app. REFUND REQUIRED!!!!!
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Response from developer
Thanks for the feedback. We just launched a completely rebuilt app (v5.0.3) that should completely eliminate these issues for you. We'd appreciate you updating your review once you're able to download the latest app and give it a try.
Awkward
Seriously shallow learning curve. Almost too much info for cycling. How does one follow such tiny map info while riding and trying to navigate. Dense app. Not great.
Ok Until V5
I used this app for about 6 months and was quite happy with it.
With the latest update, V5, I can no longer download 1:25k IGN maps.
Looking at alternative apps, I have found that by comparison, the rendering with this app is very poor.
With the latest update, V5, I can no longer download 1:25k IGN maps.
Looking at alternative apps, I have found that by comparison, the rendering with this app is very poor.
