# Open Canal Map UK — user reviews > 46 indexed App Store user reviews of Open Canal Map UK by Tom Sapey, rated 4.60/5 from 10 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-canal-map-uk/id1380322683/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-canal-map-uk/id1380322683.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 6 · 4★ 4 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0 ## Newest reviews (13 of 46) ### 4/5 — Could easily be much better *2025-07-05, version 2.1.39* Great app. Like that you can see waterways when you zoom out. Even more helpful if CRT notices could be updated more frequently? ### 4/5 — Stratford canal tow path closure *2024-07-28, version 2.1.39* Tow path closure is at What3Words Pests.soils.smashes Not where the app has it 🥰 ### 4/5 — Jules *2024-07-14, version 2.1.39* Great app and used frequently on our canal cruises but you really need to update the Droitwich canal and the Droitwich barge canal as they have been open since 2011 and it shows not navigable on here. ### 4/5 — Use it a lot *2024-06-06, version 2.1.39* Great on the canals, just wonder why mobile markers on the Thames ### 4/5 — Pretty good *2023-11-05, version 2.1.39* After being on the network for 3 years I do find this is my go to app. CRT notifications are up to date which is great for closures (particularly on rivers) . Having said that, I do use in conjunction with the Canalplan AC for journey planning on my pc. Ultimately, any help is much appreciated navigating the network and free help is the best kind :) so, thank you! ### 3/5 — Locks have disappeared from the Thames *2023-07-23, version 2.1.39* Useful app but the lock symbols have disappeared from the Thames map ### 3/5 — New from old *2022-11-08, version 2.1.39* This update ok but preferred the old one things like what three words not on this version I found it easier to use ### 4/5 — Great app for boaters!!! *2022-06-15, version 2.1.39* I really love this app. We are using it on our “expedition” from Chester to Windsor. I have just one ask: how do I change the “km markers” to “mile markers”? I know of no boaters or boating books that think in Km! Otherwise 5 stars! ### 3/5 — Nee update *2022-05-06, version 2.1.36* New update no longer works on my phone. Was a useful app but no more ### 4/5 — Love the app *2021-10-17, version 0.8* Hi I love the app But is there any way this could include widths, depths and air height of canals especially at pinch points I know this is a big ask but it would great to have this sort of information consolidated into one place Thank you very much ### 4/5 — Accessibility and updates *2021-03-31, version 0.8* Good, but please let me enlarge text. No updates since 2018..... is this abandoned? ### 3/5 — Useful but could do with more options *2021-02-08, version 0.8* Very useful app but it really needs some options. On the iPhone the text is unreadably small. One the iPad I can just about make it out. Please, please add an option to change the text size. Trying to read while navigating is impossible. The blurry google map style overlay that kicks in when zooming in is a nice feature but the blurring does nothing to clarify what’s there. Please can we have an option to switch it off in preferences? Also agree with other reviewers asking for map legends. Without one it’s leaving me scratching my head. ### 3/5 — Decent App *2021-01-11, version 0.8* It’s free and runs smoothly on my iPad. It’s just missing info such as locks, moorings etc and a key to understand what the symbols are (e.g. what are the white circles meant to represent?). I would happily pay a fee to have a version of this that has these features. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Maps ok - out of date info *2025-09-28, version 2.1.39* None of the latest CRT stoppages are listed. Data that is there is out of date. ### 1/5 — never updates regular don't trust it *2025-08-14, version 2.1.39* ok but to many notices not updated regular enough to rely on months out of date and not corrected ever over last three years ### 1/5 — Dreadful 'upgrade' to mapping *2022-05-09, version 2.1.36* Up to May 2022, the mapping was excellent. Following the update in May 2022, the mapping is difficult and virtually unusable for navigation. Please bring back the old mapping. ### 1/5 — OMG WHAT HAVE YOU DONE??? *2022-05-07, version 2.1.36* I just noticed the App Icon had changed since I last opened it earlier this week…..OMG WHAT HAVE YOU DONE, it’s horrid!!! Not as bit as clear as the original. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it, springs to mind!! The first thing is as,I say, graphically and then the first thing (a closure) I look at is literally a couple of miles out. Not looked any further yet other than trying a few of the other “features” which seem more godly to apply? Not sure I’ll be keeping/using this anymore!! ### 1/5 — Stopped working on iPad *2022-05-06, version 2.1.36* Loved this and used virtually everyday as I cruise the canals. This recent update on 06.05.22 has stopped it working on my relatively up to date iPad but it does still work on my iPhone. Glitch? Can you sort asap? ### 1/5 — App does not work *2021-11-19, version 0.8* Would give it zero stars if I could. The maps do not load. ### 1/5 — No Key *2020-11-14, version 0.8* Add a key, it takes an hour or so and would be very useful! ### 2/5 — Hard to use *2023-05-08, version 2.1.39* A little hard to use as it only gives distances on the canals in kilometers. ### 2/5 — Flawed *2022-06-20, version 2.1.39* Prior to the update there were never any services listed on the app, and now about half of them are only listed, what’s the point in a half working app? ### 2/5 — Rob *2021-07-06, version 0.8* This is a great app but sadly it needs an update on iOS The google version has had many updates and is far better. Sadly that is why it got a two star ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Historical view year *2024-08-20, version 2.1.39* Fantastic app the historical view is really really interesting, it would be really useful to know what year the historical map view is from. ### 5/5 — Great but needs updating *2023-07-10, version 2.1.39* Great app however I think new features could be added ### 5/5 — Useful app for canal users *2023-05-22, version 2.1.39* I was told about this app by a holiday maker from Holland of all places and I am very pleased he told me The app is impressive especially as it’s free I use it in conjunction with my Canel maps but only because I have them. If I go on a canal I’ve not got a book for, I’ll be just using the app. I really don’t think I’ll need another book I’m sure they’re improvements that can be made but I don’t know what they might be and I would recommend this app to anyone wanting to cruise the canals ### 5/5 — Big thank you… *2023-03-23, version 2.1.39* …for creating this Free app. It’s really useful. And it seems to work whatever my wifi signal is. Really appreciate the amount of time you must put into this. ### 5/5 — Canal lovers’ dream app *2023-03-20, version 2.1.39* Amazing level of detail and interest - seems to be exactly what we’re looking for on our retirement trip along the canals and rivers of England and Wales. Thank you so much - it looks like a real labour of love. P.S my daughter can’t believe this is free and salutes your developer for his spirit. ### 5/5 — Super *2022-11-12, version 2.1.39* Really like this app, only thing that could be easier is distance, no easy way to calculate start and way point distance, also when you click on a bridge for instance a photo would be nice , however I really like it ### 5/5 — Useful app *2022-05-12, version 2.1.39* I had one complaint about the map being too dark to see, but that’s now been fixed ### 5/5 — Recent update is great! *2022-05-10, version 2.1.39* The recent upgrade has made this app awesome, I can easily find water points and stoppages. The user interface looks great! Big thanks to all involved in what I can only describe as a very welcome upgrade ### 5/5 — Brilliant app *2020-07-14, version 0.8* This really is a fantastic app, well thought out and it just works so well. GPS tells you exactly where you are and it beats look king at paper maps to work out which bridge you are at etc. Well worth getting. Thanks ### 5/5 — Fantastic App!! *2020-06-27, version 0.8* My wife and I are planning a canal boat trip and have been watching Travels By Canal Boat on Amazon. This app is great for following Kevin’s journey. Love how this app is rich with information the more you zoom in. Well done on this and long may it stay in the App Store --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-11.*