AlpineQuest GPS Hiking (Lite) - FREE
by Psyberia, Version: 1.3.4 , 2072 KB Official Site
Package name: psyberia.alpinequest.free , Last Update: 2012-09-07 14:51:59
421 ratings (3.893 average)
50,000-250,000 downloads
What's new in this version (1.3.4):
1.3.4 • 2012.08.29
• Ability to take pictures associated to waypoints (depending on the device capabilities);
• Ability to change the default waypoints icons on the map;
• New optional confirm exit dialog;
• Ability to lock the screen from touch events;
• Few bug fix.
Full version changes:
• Ability to take pictures while recording a track;
• Ability to remove points from a GPX track based on a dynamic profile;
• Ability to
Description
AlpineQuest GPS Hiking Lite is the free solution for all outdoor activities and sports, including hiking, running, trailing, hunting, sailing, geocaching, off-road navigation and much more.
You can access and store locally a large range of on-line topographic maps, which will remain available even while being out of cell coverage. AlpineQuest also supports on-board file based maps, like MemoryMap(c) maps.
By using the GPS and the magnetic sensor of your device (with compass display), getting lost is part of the past: you are localized in real-time on the map, which can also be oriented to match where you are looking at.
By staying fully operational out of cell coverage (as often in mountain or abroad), AlpineQuest assists you in all your desires of deep wilderness exploring...
Don't hesitate, try it right now for free!
PLEASE report suggestions and issues on our dedicated forum: http://forum.psyberia.net (no registration needed, all questions answered).
Do not use comments for that: we cannot answer!
Key features are:
*** Maps ***
• Built-in online maps (with automatic local storage; road, topo and satellite maps included);
• Built-in online layers (road names and hills shading);
• On-board offline maps support (visit our website to get the free map creator MOBAC);
• Multiple maps in layers display, with per-map opacity control;
• Advanced SD memory card Map Explorer and Scanner.
Full version supports:
• Get more online maps from the community;
• Memory-Map support (QuickChart .qct maps only).
*** Landmarks ***
• Save, restore, display unlimited number of waypoints (GPX and LOC formats);
• Advanced SD memory card Landmarks Explorer.
Full version supports:
• Full GPX support (display/browse/create/edit of waypoints, routes and tracks);
• KML files support;
• Save and share online locations with other users using Community Landmarks;
• Details, advanced statistics and interactive graphics on various items;
• Time Controller to replay time-tagged tracks;
• GPX Routes and KML Rings creators.
*** Geolocation / Orientation ***
• On-map geolocation using GPS or Network;
• Map orientation, compass and target finder;
• Barometer support (for compatible devices).
Full version supports:
• Built-in GPS Tracker (long tracking capable, running in a separate and light process).
And more:
• Full screen map view;
• Multi-touch zoom;
• Longitude/Latitude and grid coordinates (UTM, USNG, MGRS, OSGB, Irish, CH1903);
• Metric and imperial distance units;
• ...
About the "Phone state and identity" Android permission: due to the backward compatibility of AlpineQuest with Android 1.5, this permission is automatically added by Google Play (see http://stackoverflow.com/a/1750875).
Last comments from Android Market
Harry (*)
Need more detailed topo maps.
Taimoor (*****)
After this latest update, this app is beyond awesome!
Iestyn (*****)
Good selection of maps to download. Great for hiking in the UK.
marcos_robinson (*****)
HTC inctredible, works great for me. Used on hiking in no cell tower area.
Si (*)
No contours or features in england. Dangerous if used for hiking.
Hallur (*****)
This is an essential program if you hike. I have used it in the Scottish mountains and it works fine! Will get the full version now
Dwight (*)
Crashes upon opening
ioan (*****)
Excellent application! Includes the opening cycle maps.
AndyW (*****)
Very effective on a froyo 2.2 HTC desire. Displays UK OS grid. Maps are not OS for the UK but they do show contours and rights of way. Excellent!
-oKOo- (*)
first opinion very slow but looks like the detail will make up for it, very quick changed my mind to not user friendly can't work not worth hassle.soz
