Why
Life wouldn’t be the same without them
This. Is not user friendly.
In all seriousness folks, this is not very good. My advice is to use some other Map App. Complete waste of my money.
Very poor
I took this app with such high expectations but I am so disappointed. I have an iPhone 14 with up to date iOS software and the app is up to date but it simply won’t open. All I get is a blank white screen.
Regretfully stopping
I have been using OMN for 20 years, but now I have had to stop walking and other outdoor pursuits for health reasons and so it is with much regret that I am stopping my subscription to OMN which I have really enjoyed using over the years
Great but 1 minor issue
Great app but the only flaw is that I can’t listen to music when using the app. I understand that this is an issue with the graphics library and will be resolved when OMN4 goes fully live. The last message I’ve seen indicated it was in early beta but that was a year ago. Is there any update?
Not Happy
Have downloaded the app more times than I have been able to use it. To make matters worse all the map data takes ages to download again. Only been able to record a track twice sometimes I end up with a straight line between the start and finish. Then cannot always delete the tracks.Total frustration cannot depend on software working sometimes it hangs up when loading.
Amended Review
Downloaded after review lasted one day and hung up again
Amended Review
Downloaded after review lasted one day and hung up again
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Great OS mapping
Extremely useful hillwalking or city or road/bus/rail travel.
Product support great
I accidentally overlapped with subscriptions and they contacted me before I flagged it up and sorted it out satisfactorily. Good proactive support.
Great App for Map Users
I have used OMN for several years now, mainly for UK mapping, but jolly useful for the IGN mapping of France at 1:25000. I’ve used the latter on tour in France, just as seamlessly as using OS products in the UK. Recommended.
Good mapping, interface a bit clunky
I’ve used Anquet for 10+ years for walking mostly - good on smartphone. Even now I find the user interface sparse and unintuitive, the titles in the menu don’t mean a lot until you’ve opened them and done a trial and error learning session. Pulldown help files needed.
Great Mapping App
Really appreciate the super clear maps, impressive customisation options, and offline functionality. Furthermore, the app is really stable and performant on my ageing iPhone.
Not ready for prime time
I was looking for an app to help me navigate the coast to coast using GPX files. OMN was recommended and I took out a trial.
The short version is that when it works, the app is fine (if clunky and far from intuitive).
However my experience over the past month has been that the app is actually pretty unstable, often drops my imported route, restarts often after frequent crashes, and once dropped all my maps — when I was stuck on a route with very low connectivity.
For all these reasons I would say proceed with caution. I appreciated the responsive support, but would appreciate even more not having to seek it out.
Specific points:
- complex user interface without onboarding / tips etc. Expected to just figure it out.
- no way to import GPX files on iOS, requiring a desktop install and clunky (manual) sync between devices
- once I start following an imported route, I’d expect the app to re-open on it. Instead it drops the route, forcing me to re-open the GPX, and reset my location and styles etc
- I bought an annual subscription which included a seven day trial. I was mid way on my hike when the trial expired, and even tho I had paid and would expect the trial to just continue, the app locked me out and dropped my maps (I could still see the route, but no maps). I didn’t have connectivity so this was a major issue.
- I had downloaded all the maps in advance, but on occasions the app would drop tiles or crash
- I was running the app mainly in airline mode with low battery mode turned on
The short version is that when it works, the app is fine (if clunky and far from intuitive).
However my experience over the past month has been that the app is actually pretty unstable, often drops my imported route, restarts often after frequent crashes, and once dropped all my maps — when I was stuck on a route with very low connectivity.
For all these reasons I would say proceed with caution. I appreciated the responsive support, but would appreciate even more not having to seek it out.
Specific points:
- complex user interface without onboarding / tips etc. Expected to just figure it out.
- no way to import GPX files on iOS, requiring a desktop install and clunky (manual) sync between devices
- once I start following an imported route, I’d expect the app to re-open on it. Instead it drops the route, forcing me to re-open the GPX, and reset my location and styles etc
- I bought an annual subscription which included a seven day trial. I was mid way on my hike when the trial expired, and even tho I had paid and would expect the trial to just continue, the app locked me out and dropped my maps (I could still see the route, but no maps). I didn’t have connectivity so this was a major issue.
- I had downloaded all the maps in advance, but on occasions the app would drop tiles or crash
- I was running the app mainly in airline mode with low battery mode turned on
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Excellent software with excellent support
I’ve been using this software for more than 5 years and it’s great. It works well on PC, iPhone, iPad and MacBook. I highly recommend it.
The best mapping app I’ve used
I’ve been using OMN since the very early days, having tried a number of different platforms. I find it easy to use and generally intuitive.
Great app with one flaw
I’m resending this review because the issue is still unresolved. Am I really the only user who wants to listen to music while using OMN maps??
I love this app for all my outdoor activities but every time I use it whilst playing music the music stops! I have asked for this to be fixed for several years and though they say they intend to do it nothing changes… No other map I have has this problem so why does this one? PLEASE sort it out! Thank you
I love this app for all my outdoor activities but every time I use it whilst playing music the music stops! I have asked for this to be fixed for several years and though they say they intend to do it nothing changes… No other map I have has this problem so why does this one? PLEASE sort it out! Thank you
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From backyards to mountain tops …
… this app finds all.
Superb UK mapping
I really like OMN. It combines excellent current mapping with the ability to load historical maps.
I particularly value the ability to select which maps to download so they are available without an internet commection. Great printing Options if a hardcopy is required.
Still the best mapping app for UK, IoM & France.
I particularly value the ability to select which maps to download so they are available without an internet commection. Great printing Options if a hardcopy is required.
Still the best mapping app for UK, IoM & France.
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Brilliantly simple
I have used OMN for many years and thought it was about time I wrote a review. It’s great strength lies in its pure simplicity. Route plotting, route editing and tracking are all delightful and intuitive to use. Syncing across devices works faultlessly and map downloads for offline use is both fast and simple. Route line styles can be user defined and waypoint icons can be imported to add to the in-built set if required. The definition and clarity on the HD maps is excellent.
OMN may not (yet) have all the advanced navigation tools like ‘go to’ and alarms but for designing and editing routes, syncing them across devices, importing & exporting of GPX files and all against a background of sparkling maps it can’t be beaten.
OMN may not (yet) have all the advanced navigation tools like ‘go to’ and alarms but for designing and editing routes, syncing them across devices, importing & exporting of GPX files and all against a background of sparkling maps it can’t be beaten.
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First rate
My only criticism is that Ireland, North and South isn’t an available addition. I’m now 75 and have been using digital mapping for 15+ years. I’ve tried three and this is the best. Routing takes a bit of learning but it’s been worth it.
Clunky, limited features, beware subscription auto renew
I tried this app as a possible replacement for ViewRanger which is sadly no more. I bought a £2 trial subscription of to try out the app. I cancelled this trial subscription as the app was no good for me as the feature set is very limited. Kindly the developer refunded me the annual fee which I thought I had already cancelled. I think this app might work out ok if you’re a fairly basic user and a walker who only needs to look at a fairly small area at a time and only works with a small number of tracks. As a cyclist with a large library of routes there are real problems looking at GPX tracks over a larger area. Worse, the route drawing features are limited to drawing straight lines. No ‘snap to road’ functionality. Also none of the GPX files I uploaded onto the desktop app synchro to the mobile phone app, making the whole thing a bit pointless. The search for a ViewRanger replacement continues…
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