# Poison Maps - North America

> Offline points of interest and route finder for North America. (iPhone/iPad app by CCS Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poison-maps-north-america/id766399157 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CCS Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/569489568)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 137 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish, Italian, German (Germany), French (France)
- Released: 2013-12-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poison-maps-north-america/id766399157/reviews.md

## What is Poison Maps?

Poison Maps (“POIs on Maps”) is the ultimate app for finding Points of Interest anywhere in North America.  It includes millions of POIs and thousands of miles of routes, all stored on your device for use even when offline. 

The app contains every possible category of POI: hotels, banks, toilets, tourist attractions, hills, towns, transport, hospitals, churches, schools, libraries, civic buildings, rescue services, fuel stations, restaurants, bars, shops, leisure, parking and much much more.  

It also contains hundreds of thousands of miles of colour-coded routes, such as railways, subway maps, bus routes, cycle routes, hiking trails and ski pistes.  The POIs and routes are all taken from the fantastic OpenStreetMap project. 

The app includes many unique features:

• a toolbar at the bottom of the screen that allows you to display what you want in just 2 or 3 taps;
• signs pointing to offscreen POIs, so that you never miss a nearby POI;
• compass, radar and scanner modes that display the nearest POIs in different ways;
• a unique gesture that allows rapid panning by temporarily zooming out (using 3D Touch when available);
• back and forward buttons that help you retrace what you have looked at (like on a browser);
• an Apple Watch app that shows what you want in only a few taps (or just one tap of the complication);

Compass mode simply shows signs to the POIs. This is particularly useful when you just want to know what is around you or which way to head, and you haven’t got time to inspect a map, such as when cycling or hiking. It also works offline and is perfect for people who hate maps: they just follow the sign to where they want to go.  It is also great at viewpoints to identify what hills, towns and structures you can see.

Radar mode and Scanner modes are similar but also include a map that rotates around the current position. They include radar “rings” to show the distances from the current position.  Scanner mode uniquely positions the GPS dot at the bottom of the screen so that you can see much more information in the direction that you are pointing.

The unique panning gesture requires just one touch of one finger instead of the multi-finger gymnastics required by the traditional “pinch to zoom” approach (although that is still available). It also provides a quick way of zooming out and back in again when you are not sure what area the map is showing.  It is a brilliant and completely original use of 3D Touch but also works fine on iPhones without it (using a long touch).

The Apple Watch app also allows you to select any category in just a few taps.  When you have selected a category then the nearest POIs are shown on a mini-map with the details listed below. The watch app also provides navigation to a POI, and you can even phone a POI from the watch!

These are just some of the unique aspects of the app. All the usual map features are also provided, such as super-fast searching, directions, bookmarks, POI information, favouriting of brands, and much more.  You can even create your own POIs, such as where you parked your car.

Note that this free version includes most of the categories, but the expansion pack is required for POIs and routes in the food & drink, shops, sport & leisure and driving categories.

## Key features

- Offline access to millions of POIs and routes
- Comprehensive POI categories
- Color-coded route overlays
- Compass, radar, and scanner modes
- Unique panning gesture
- Apple Watch app integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full set of North American POIs | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poison-maps-north-america/id766399157/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Needs improvements

*2020-12-28*

Doesn’t come with the current version of OpenStreetMap, so frustratingly many of the POIs will lead you on a wild goose chase because they don’t exist anymore.  I haven’t found any way to update the version of map that it uses. 

It often aborts on the Apple Watch SE using WatchOS 7.2.

If these issues were corrected, this app could’ve been nice.  But it doesn’t seem like it’s being updated anymore.  For now, I can’t recommend it.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2018-05-03*

App originally didn’t work for me - but developer has fixed and now works great - great app!

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2016-03-31*

I also paid the $.99 for upgrade and could not be more disappointed.  Compared to free google maps I bet this shows like 35% of places to eat.  It has to be a decade out of date

**Developer response:** I’m sorry that there weren’t many food locations in your area.  The app relies on data from OpenStreetMap, which is entered by volunteers (like Wikipedia) and is generally more comprehensive than Apple or Google Maps in most places, but has some gaps where there are only a few local volunteers.  As a result of your review (and that of Bill2011) I have added online POIs from Apple as well, to fill in the gaps in such areas.  So now you get the benefit of two sources of POIs.  It would be great if you could check out the latest version and maybe update your review if you find that it has improved in your area.  Thanks.

### 1/5 — POIs for North America are pathetic

*2016-02-12*

I paid the 99 cents for the expanded POIs. Very few locations show up. For food, probably 30 locations within 5 miles shows 1. Shows others but they might be 20 miles away. Really worthless

**Developer response:** I’m sorry that there weren’t many food locations in your area.  The app relies on data from OpenStreetMap, which is entered by volunteers (like Wikipedia) and is generally more comprehensive than Apple or Google Maps in most places, but has some gaps where there are only a few local volunteers.  As a result of your review (and that of indygreg) I have added online POIs from Apple as well, to fill in the gaps in such areas.  So now you get the benefit of two sources of POIs.  It would be great if you could check out the latest version and maybe update your review if you find that it has improved in your area.  Thanks.

### 4/5 — Great .....But

*2015-12-08*

Love this map has lots of features , however , if like to be able to rotate the map which isn't possible and should have been implemented won the app was released, hence the 4 star review , This app has massive potential please continue to push the boundaries also please implement more 3D Touch gestures especially pop and peek when pressing on POI like showing pics of the location and links routes etc. Also I notice some stores are not showing up for my location etc laundry services some stores that are close to me so please fix.

## Frequently asked questions about Poison Maps

### What is Poison Maps?

Poison Maps is a navigation application that provides offline access to millions of points of interest (POIs) and thousands of miles of routes across North America. It allows users to find various locations like hotels, restaurants, and attractions, as well as discover routes for cycling, hiking, and more.

### Does Poison Maps work offline?

Yes, Poison Maps stores all POIs and routes directly on your device, ensuring full functionality even without an internet connection. This makes it ideal for areas with limited or no signal.

### What types of points of interest can I find with Poison Maps?

Poison Maps includes a vast array of POIs, covering categories such as hotels, banks, tourist attractions, transport hubs, hospitals, restaurants, shops, and leisure facilities, among many others.

### What are the unique navigation features of Poison Maps?

The app offers specialized modes like Compass, Radar, and Scanner for locating nearby POIs. It also features a unique panning gesture for rapid map navigation and an Apple Watch app for quick access to information and navigation.

### Is Poison Maps suitable for outdoor activities like hiking or cycling?

Absolutely. Poison Maps includes color-coded routes for hiking trails, cycle paths, and railways. The Compass mode is particularly useful for quickly identifying nearby POIs and directions while engaged in activities like cycling or hiking.

### What devices is Poison Maps compatible with?

Poison Maps is designed for a range of Apple devices, including the Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The Apple Watch app provides convenient access to POI information and navigation directly from your wrist.

### How often is Poison Maps updated?

The latest version of Poison Maps is 3.0.8, which was last updated on April 5, 2018. While the app has been available since December 29, 2013, users can expect the core data from OpenStreetMap to be regularly updated.

### What is the user rating for Poison Maps?

Poison Maps has received an excellent rating of 4.8 stars based on 6 user reviews. This indicates a high level of user satisfaction with the app's functionality and performance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.8 — 2018-04-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Now compatible with iPhone X and Apple Watch 3.
Updated with the latest POIs and routes from OpenStreetMap.

### 3.0.7 — 2016-12-05

We have massively improved the Watch app, which now shows your GPS path to help you work out where the POIs are.  Also, you can configure a complication to show any type of results in just one tap (pubs, gas stations, churches... basically anything you want), and now you can also choose the icon that is shown on your watch face!

The main iPhone/iPad app is now much smoother and easier to use, with loads more POIs.  And if you have just bought an iPhone 7 or 6S, then don't forget the unique 3D Touch zoom/pan gesture.  It really is the most original use of 3D Touch on any app!

### 3.0.6 — 2016-08-17

This is our biggest update ever, with loads of new and improved features:

- Improved user interface with new clearer look
- New Languages: French, German, Italian and Spanish
- Auto-zooming intelligently adjusts the map to show required POIs
- New Watch Complication - search for anything in just 1 tap on the watch face
- Improved Watch app now shows POIs on a map as well as a list
- New "Dark Mode" option
- 3D Touch shortcuts for compass mode, searching, creating POIs and more
- 3D Touch Peek/Pop for previewing POI websites and details
- Improved in-app POI website browsing
- Ability to create your own POIs anywhere (as well as at the current location)
- Latest OpenStreetMap data
- Bug fixes

### 3.0.5 — 2015-12-17

Refinements to unique 3D Touch panning gesture;
Latest OpenStreetMap data;
Bug fixes.

### 3.0.4 — 2015-11-13

Unique panning gesture using 3D Touch on iPhone 6S and 6S Plus;
New super-fast Apple Watch app included;
Improved colour-coded transit maps for rail, buses & trams;
Utilises full resolution on iPad Pro;
Latest OpenStreetMap data;
Loads of other enhancements and bug fixes.

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- [Poison Maps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poison-maps/id569489565)
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