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pr0230

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Feb 7, 2013
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I just purchased a 5s and would like to use a GPS app for car and cycling...

Of key importance is to have OFF-Line maps downloaded so as not to use a data plan... Also there are areas where cell access is spotty...

The reviews on TOMTOM and Navigon (Garmin) are not that good and have given me pause for buying them. Also most of the previous threads on this forum are out of date...

MapMyRIDE - is a hog on the dataplan. Cant determine if STRAVA allows offline maps...

I did buy runtastic as my first purchase... Yes it tracks and yes you can download maps... But the down load takes forever and you are limited on the size of the map... and YOU CAN NOT save maps for different areas... so for me I would like to have a maps for Tampa, Satasota, and Venice FL... This is impossible for this app....

My next though is VIEWRANGER. Looks good but cant find reviews...

Some of the problems with these apps are:
The hidden charge - use the app but to do what you really want requires a monthly subscription... BUZZER X...
Have to login to use app... Not good without wifi or data access... BUZZER X...

Crashes frequently with IOS7 - BUZZER X....

Please help with YOUR real experience...
Thank You!
 
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