Big problems for Android users. Maps, Tracks and print files etc are stored in Android/data. It seems that Android does not allow easy access to this area. Developers must give users the option to save and use these files in a more accessible location. The track recorder freezes if stationary for more than about 10 […]
Reviews for AlpineQuest Off-Road Explorer
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This is by far the best mapping app available. You can purchase features one by one so that you only pay for what you need. And it’s not a subscription. If this app won’t do it, it probably doesn’t have anything with maps or navigation to do. I have used this app for terrestrial navigation […]
The absolute gold standard of all navigation apps. I’ve tried most map-apps (and use them daily for work). Alpine Quest is by far the best for the outdoors. It might need some effort finding your way around all the options, but the map selection and versatility of this app is the best. I’ve used it […]
A very useful app, especially if you plan to walk, climb or cycle outside the UK where paper mapping can leave a lot to be desired compared to OS. This review is based upon the previous version, I have not used ” pro” yet in the field but one noticable improvement is that text on […]
After the demise of the brilliant Viewranger app and its appaling, unusable, replacement (which I won’t name). I’ve tried every mapping app out there and this is the best of the lot by a long way. Maybe even better than Viewranger. For UK, don’t think you can import paid OS maps but the free OSM […]
The app is fantastic and very versatile! It has some really great features such as adding maplayers on the go. I can take a snapshot of a paper map, add it to my basemap, and manually and easily georeference it on my phone, all while being in the field. The support team is even better, […]
It’s a good app and the opentopomaps are excellent. On balance though I prefer Locus Maps as it is more flexible (eg distance markers on tracks and routes) and offers a better selection of maps. Also Alpine quest has an annoying habit of drawing a long red line from your current location to the centre […]
been using for years.. maybe like 10… never fails, no bugs, always can count on it to do what i need.. track, create waypoints and have maps available when hiking.
it’s a very complex system. I cannot find where to simply press ‘stop’ at the end of a hike. it comes up ‘waiting for signal’ ie just stops when mobile screen saver comes on which is irritating.
I am A GIS and remote sensing lecturer in an international University in The Netherlands. This application is a jewel for hikers with functions and features that I did not see in many professional software to my reach. The learning curve is perhaps steeper than other software displaying position and the gpx file, but I […]
Great topo app, it has all the features and maps that I need for my hiking and mountaineering trips in BC. I’ve been using it for over 3 years. Some suggestions for improvements: 1. The elevation labels on the contour lines are hard to read, is it possible to increase the font? 2. The topographical […]
Tried many and chose AlpineQ. AQ is not super simple to use, but it was fun figuring out the plethora of features it offers. A little patience with this app goes a long way. Offline navigation is a breeze once you spend a little time with it. Tons and tons of maps with the option […]
Very simply, the greatest backcountry mapping program available! It can be as simple to use or as in depth as you want it. Easy enough for beginners but enough features for even the most experienced backpacker. Reads hundreds of map formats and you can even make your own maps on a PC using MOBAC. I […]
I would have given this app five stars right up until the May 25th update. I now no longer have the option to save and name a track. Apparently, Alpine Quest is now smarter than me because it supposedly auto saves them. Don’t ask me where they go because I can’t find them any more. […]
Great by far the best walk or hike mapping app I’ve used especially for map geeks since it can display pretty much any digital map available and also it never crashes and doesn’t chew up CPU while recording unlike several others like MapMyHike, can’t tell you how many routes that thing has lost on me […]
Use to be dependable tracking app for hiking in the backcountry. Had no problems for years. Became “pro” from a update. Now it’s worthless. It’s failed to track my path properly the last 3-4 times i used it. If I was depending on it to get out, I would have got lost. This is a […]
Works well, I am happy to have paid for the full version. Includes trail layers and ability to preplan a route, along with easy to download Japan GSI maps. There is a bit of a learning curve and I am not sure I have figured out how to use it optimally, but overall it suits […]
Really good GPS navigator. The maps and compass feature. It would be 5stars if it was a bit more straight forward to be able to recall waypoints and go to coordinates. Right now it takes too many buttons. I use it for work. There should be a quick press waypoint button since it is the […]
Amazing App. I use it with Caltopo maps hiking every weekend. Great for finding my route, seeing slope angles. Not quite as slick as an app where you can search a route and immediately see a GPS track, but much more flexible and still easy to import them. Nice to be able to quickly see […]
Fantastic app for bike packing, hiking, dual sport motorcycling. If you dig into the app you can plot trips beforehand telling you elevations between way points, mileage, insert highlighted areas anywhere. Maps are precise and accurate. Works great in airplane mode. Basically you are wherever the dot is and you can plot distances from there. […]