Nice app
Neat idea for history buffs, tour guides, etc. Could use a couple of interface tweaks. 1) Tapping on a place only brings up that place’s name and an info symbol which you then tap to see the page for that site, so why should the user have to tap twice to get to the info page? Unless most landmarks have more than just the info button in the first interface, tapping once should just bring up the info page directly. 2) Could also use an in-app browser so the user doesn’t have to keep switching back and forth between apps. Using the Safari API for this should make it simple to add an in-app browser. 3) Easy to miss the “>” for the Wiki section, so it might be better near the top of the section. 4) Wiki links should use the in-app browser or, if the Wiki app is installed, the user could tap a button to be transferred to the Wiki app. 5) Some of the USGS maps blank out at high magnification, which is confusing, so the map should automatically zoom out in those cases (and preferably not zoom in beyond the USGS resolution when displaying USGS maps, to avoid the blanking issue)
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Absolute nightmare
If you have iphone 13 do not install absolute nightmare slow,stutter ,gliches ,crashing. App needs tons of works ,improvements, optimisation. Absolute horrid
Great for exploring our city!
There’s a lot of historic locations around me that I didn’t even know about! I love how it gives you an arial view and also allows you to find it with augmented reality! It’s also great that each entry has a wiki description as well as easy access by clicking to view even more information. Love this app and can’t wait to explore my city with the family!
If there is anything I’d like to add, it would be a way to filter location a on the map by date. Otherwise awesome app with lots of features
If there is anything I’d like to add, it would be a way to filter location a on the map by date. Otherwise awesome app with lots of features
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Clunky, keeps freezing, amateurish.
Was looking forward to this, how disappointed I am.
Ironically for a history app, it’s like turning the clock back on computers fifteen years.
The interface is laggy, takes time to even show simple information.
Even for free it is not worth my time.
Perhaps someone will like it, but I’d recommend not wasting your money. Way overpriced, when not free, and not worth the time, when it is free.
Sorry.
Ironically for a history app, it’s like turning the clock back on computers fifteen years.
The interface is laggy, takes time to even show simple information.
Even for free it is not worth my time.
Perhaps someone will like it, but I’d recommend not wasting your money. Way overpriced, when not free, and not worth the time, when it is free.
Sorry.
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Terrible update
This new version is so difficult to use. Attempting to find something on the map is nearly impossible. Please go back to the way it was. I would have given a 5 star rating on the earlier version. This version is useless.
Response from developer
Please take a look at version 2.3, and let me know if you still have concerns.
Not bad, but...
I see History Pointer was updated several weeks ago; however, they left out one thing: ability to link to Wikipedia to actually read some info about the places! I can scroll (not easily) around the map to find places nearby. I can click on the pin and see a map view, but that’s it. I would say it’s still not worth paying anything for (got it for free) in this stage. Developers: nice try but please let us click on the “i” and go straight to the Wiki article.
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Not that great
For one thing, several of the names of historic sites are wrong, and then their locations are so far off it beggars belief.
Response from developer
Please report the errors to support@mobilegeographics.com. Many of the locations are wrong in the original National Park Service database (which we update using Wikipedia and other sources). Names are as listed in the original National Park Service documentation, and may have changed in the intervening years (ships, in particular, are prone to this). If you know of an updated location, you can edit that site's Wikipedia article to reflect that, and HistoryPointer will pick up that change.
Okay
- Things will appear on the map, and will disappear if you zoom in. They will not reappear when you zoom back out.
- There doesn’t seem to be a great deal of information regarding a historic site.
- There doesn’t seem to be a great deal of information regarding a historic site.
No issues here
I haven’t had a single issue others have mentioned. Yes, there’s information from Wikipedia for many of here sites but that gives you some quick, basic information. Overhead photo is the default, yet easy to switch to Google or Apple maps, Google street view, etc. Great app to find places to visit on a trip or hidden gems in your hometown!
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HistoryPointer
I now know why it was free. A very big disappointment. Don’t waste your time with download.
Response from developer
Please take a look at version 2.3. If you have specific complaints, please let me know.
Works fine for me.
Quick response. Finds sites of interest I hadn't known. Detailed information includes a street map pinpointing the location and a paragraph or so of site's significance. Nice app. Thanks.
Dumb!
Absolutely worthless. There is no information on any site! Don’t even waste your time getting this. HORRIBLE!!!
Junk app - move on
App installed and booted fine. Seems to work as intended. However, the information it provides is complete nonsense. Where and how it gets the data is a mystery. Apparently there’s an historic petroleum filling station on my property in Washington state. When I click on it, it shows my info for something in Ohio. None of the known historic state historic sights seem to be showing up, either. So, of the whole point of the app is to make a database easy to use, better make sure the app uses the database correctly!
Better off just using any map app and searching for historic spots in the area.
Better off just using any map app and searching for historic spots in the area.
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Response from developer
Please report any data errors to support@mobilegeographics.com. Note that only sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places are shown. Many historically significant state sites don't meet the NRHP listing criteria, or have never been nominated, so you won't see those. It doesn't mean they're unimportant, just that they're not on the NRHP.
Was Hoping for More
"Locate Me" button doesn't work and no filtering options, so just a bunch of points on a map. This version is NOT worth $4.99. Needs a lot more options and bug fixes. I hope the developer makes updates so it is usable since it could be fun to play with.
This app is a rip off
It doesn't work, no names of historic locations pop up, no additional data for each location pops up.. you used to be able to see names of locations, pictures of locations
, and other related historic data... but no more. Some need to fix this app or it's a waste of money. I am only giving this app one star since zero is not an option
, and other related historic data... but no more. Some need to fix this app or it's a waste of money. I am only giving this app one star since zero is not an option
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Waste of money
I spent $5 on this app yesterday. I can open it, but nothing happens when I click the location button or do a search. I've let it sit for several minutes thinking maybe it's just slow, but nothing comes up. When I followed the app support button, it went to a page with links to the creator's other apps but there wasn't anything for this one. Don't buy this app until they fix the bugs!!
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An okay app
Lots of the sites say that they don't have links to Wikipedia, but when you look them up in a Wikipedia link, they do have an actual link. Other than this, the app is really cool!
