# Poison Maps - UK & Ireland

> Offline map app for finding points of interest and routes in the UK and Ireland. (iPhone/iPad app by CCS Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poison-maps-uk-and-ireland/id739773195 (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: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 75 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2013-12-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poison-maps-uk-and-ireland/id739773195/reviews.md

## What is Poison Maps?

Poison Maps (“POIs on Maps”) is the ultimate app for finding Points of Interest in the United Kingdom and Ireland.  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 map access
- Millions of points of interest
- Thousands of miles of routes
- Compass, radar, and scanner modes
- Unique gesture for rapid panning
- Apple Watch app integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full set of UK & Ireland POIs | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poison-maps-uk-and-ireland/id739773195/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Works on iPhone not on iPad

*2021-10-16*

This app appears to work ok on the iPhone but crashes all the time on the iPad.

### 5/5 — Excellent app

*2021-10-02*

Helped is get around all different places in uk .

### 4/5 — Missing 1 key feature

*2019-05-12*

Have not used the app in Ireland yet, but are planning to. Only complaint is one cannot paste address into search field, nor will it search by GPS coordinates which I think is a big omission.

### 4/5 — The Wild Rover +

*2015-09-16*

On opening this site I am surprised with such detail available to the viewer , but The 
Maps whilst detailed as originally photographed are not anywhere the current views I'd 
say 1-2 years Old is this likely to be reviewed . 

It might be 3 rd party photos used by this company just observations by me otherwise happy to give 4 stars , but on your Map you have The Borders railway in Scotland opened last week by HM Queen Elizabeth 2 , 

Thank you ,

## Frequently asked questions about Poison Maps

### Does Poison Maps have ads?

No, Poison Maps is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted navigation experience.

### What is the update frequency for Poison Maps?

The app was last updated on April 4, 2018, with version 3.0.8. Users can expect ongoing improvements and data refreshes.

### Is Poison Maps available on Android?

Poison Maps is currently available for Apple devices, including Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad.

### What age rating does Poison Maps have?

Poison Maps is rated 4+ by Apple, making it suitable for users of all ages.

### How does Poison Maps handle offline use?

All points of interest and route data are stored directly on your device, ensuring full functionality even without an internet connection.

### What makes Poison Maps' panning gesture unique?

It utilizes a single-finger gesture, often enhanced by 3D Touch, for rapid zooming and panning, offering a more intuitive experience than traditional pinch-to-zoom.

### Can I get directions to points of interest with Poison Maps?

Yes, the app provides directions to points of interest, and the Apple Watch app even allows you to phone a POI directly.

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

You can find a vast array of POIs including hotels, banks, tourist attractions, restaurants, shops, transport hubs, and much more, all sourced from OpenStreetMap.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.8 — 2018-04-04

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 — 2015-12-16

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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## More apps by CCS Ltd

- [Poison Maps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poison-maps/id569489565)
- [Poison Maps - North America](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poison-maps-north-america/id766399157)
- [Poison Maps - Northern Europe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poison-maps-northern-europe/id766420259)
- [Poison Maps - Southern Europe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poison-maps-southern-europe/id766420531)
- [Poison Maps - Eastern Europe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poison-maps-eastern-europe/id766470494)

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