MapsWithMe Pro App for iPhone Review

Map applications provide you with direction when you’re lost somewhere. But not all maps work without an internet connection. MapsWithMe for iPhone is an offline map application that’ll come handy in no-internet situations. You can get MapsWithMe Pro, Offline Map app for $4.99 from iTunes App Store.

Features

When you open Maps With Me app for iPhone for the first time, you’ll be prompted to choose between miles and kilometers. You will then be presented with a world map. It’ll then prompt you to let it access your current location. It might take few minutes for said prompt to appear, which is a bit strange. MapsWithMe certainly focuses on more details than other similar map applications. But at a finer level, it will ask the user to download more info for a given place. Even though, this is typical of all offline map applications, given their claim in iTunes page, people expect it to have more details by default rather than having to download each state separately. The maps load pretty fast. But the level of detail is not so impressive. It might not aid you as a navigation tool beyond a certain level. The UI is well designed to say the least.

On a positive note, MapsWithMe for iPhone, Offline Map has got all latitudes and longitudes right, which is pretty cool. The auto follow feature is handy as it keeps you oriented when you’re on the move. Other features include offline search that let you find everything you need of all the objects available on the map. You can also bookmark your favorite places or point-of-interests. It is also possible to share your current location via email or SMS. The app is compatible with iOS versions 5.0 or higher.

Final Thoughts

MapsWithMe app for iPhone comes handy if you know in advance where you’re heading to. But it could get tricky at times, like when you’re visiting a border town, and you have not downloaded the map details of nearby state yet. Unfortunately, you can’t download details by a region. The maps load pretty fast. The latitude/longitudes are all found to be precise. The search feature comes handy, so is the ability to share your location with others. Auto-follow is other notable feature of the app. Verdict: A useful resource to have in your pocket when you’re on the move.

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