Works Great!
This app from the Palm Springs Modern Committee is a great way to learn about Mid-Centry Modern Architects and Architecture. It's a great day out activity as well to drive around and see the residences and buildings in person. I heard the app had some issues when it first launched but it works great now!
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Doesn’t work
I tried loading the twice, nothing happens. No audio
Not greatest helpful map
Sadly the map will not really help you if you do not know the area. We then went to a visitors center which then sold us a paper map, same info for another $5.50. Even when we showed them we had bought the app.
Not worth it
Do not download, not worth it. Buggy app.
Very sloppy app
Most of the written descriptions are cut off in mid-sentence, proving that nobody bothered to read the text. Several of the videos refused to load, and they mostly repeat the same descriptions that appear as text. Very disappointing!
Simple yet helpful
A simple app but handy in finding exact locations of architecturally significant buildings.
Waste of 4.99
Navigation feature doesn’t work in app and won’t transfer to maps. You have to copy and paste each individual address.
Basically I bought this so I wouldn’t have to build a custom route…. And I ended up doing it anyway. This app led to more fights and close call traffic accidents then it’s worth.
Also SUPER irritated that on several of the houses the info cuts off mid sentence, what’s up with that?
It is also supposed to tell you the best way to see the houses, this is especially important for the ones up the canyon. But all you see is driveways, fences or gates.
Why are those houses included?
Basically I bought this so I wouldn’t have to build a custom route…. And I ended up doing it anyway. This app led to more fights and close call traffic accidents then it’s worth.
Also SUPER irritated that on several of the houses the info cuts off mid sentence, what’s up with that?
It is also supposed to tell you the best way to see the houses, this is especially important for the ones up the canyon. But all you see is driveways, fences or gates.
Why are those houses included?
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Avoid it !
The house are not AT ALL pin at the good place on the map… and each time you open or close the app, they are at a different place. I bought this app to get directions for my bike tour and it didn’t help at all. Keep your 6$
Good directions and information
Good directions and information
Disappointing
Poor design, not user friendly. Always an advertisement when using even though it’s a pay app. Needs professional help.
Family sharing not functioning
Purchased this and looked forward to driving around and looking at architecture with my wife. However although family sharing is set up for our phones, we would have had to pay again for it to be downloaded to my wife’s phone. Therefore called Apple to get refund
Out of Date
Goes to many boring condo buildings. Biggest issue is many streets have become security gated, so you can’t get to the sites being described. A waste of money and time.
Worthless
Don't buy this. This App is worthless because the numbers don't accurately correspond. Seems like an update was made but only half-way completed. The information on the locations is good - but the problem is you get the wrong information when you arrive to a location. A complete waste.
Just use Google
You could easily google/wiki “modern sites in Palm Springs” and find the places listed here plus more info about all of them. I thought more houses would be included but it’s lots of airport/city hall/library type buildings and several of the houses were just barely viewable from the street.
Needs Correcting...
So far I’ve only looked at 10% to 20% of all the sites listed, but I’ve found several errors. The structure of the app and the quality of the photos is very good, but the overall impression due to the errors is not. Errors include mismatches between site names and the associated photos and incorrect naming of an architect. I expected MUCH better.
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Worth the $5
I was a little dubious given some of the reviews, and it wasn’t perfectly seamless, but after the first view sites we got into a rhythm of toggling back and forth between mapping and sites. When tour buses are safe again, that may be a better option, as we couldn’t see over some gates from our car. But $5 was a great price for a 90-minute, air conditioned, family activity with art, history, culture, geology, and navigation. And that was only one tour, there’s still two more we can do!
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Palm Springs Modern Tour
Latest version is fast, stable and works great. Early issues have long been resolved.
Packed with Info!
As a Coachella Valley resident and avid historian, I have found the information in this app extremely useful. The factual addresses, photos and details about significant modern architecture in Palm Springs is invaluable. Many thanks to Palm Springs Modern Committee for this educational and fun app.
Excellent and informative
This app is great
Do much fun and do much great information
I would highly recommend for all Architectural enthusiasts and anyone just curious about Palm Springs !!
Do much fun and do much great information
I would highly recommend for all Architectural enthusiasts and anyone just curious about Palm Springs !!
Great accompaniment to Palm Springs
Palm Springs is the Mecca for mid century modernism and this app is a great accompaniment to your tour of Palm Springs.
Use it as a reference when you’re driving/cycling/walking about town or just to plan your visit in advance.
There’s an architectural gem around every corner and this will help you identify their provenance and story.
Please remember that many of these historic homes are owned privately and respect their privacy. Admire from a distance but don’t peer in windows.
Use it as a reference when you’re driving/cycling/walking about town or just to plan your visit in advance.
There’s an architectural gem around every corner and this will help you identify their provenance and story.
Please remember that many of these historic homes are owned privately and respect their privacy. Admire from a distance but don’t peer in windows.
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