The developer is responsive and currently looking into map download problems. The app has been my favorite go-to for my off-road adventures for years. I like the simplicity and being able to create and edit trips both on the web and on my phone. Having access to all the different kinds of maps is a huge plus. I have hopes the download issues will be fixed soon.
Didn t work for me. I could not import .gpx, app only wanted mytrips folder which I couldn't find on the phone so I could not copy downloaded tracks there. Point tot Point navigation let me set several Points once but didn't connect them. After that it would only put one point. Maps look good, pity the app does not work otherwise
I've used this app (and earlier versions) for many years. Not the easiest user interface to learn but the app capabilities and access to map collections are awesome. I've downloaded and used topo maps while hiking in Spain, nautical charts for sailing in the San Juan Islands, and various maps for exploring closer to home. Developer is very responsive.
I was introduced to BackCountry Navigator 5 years ago I purchased Pro and even though a few bugs the program served me well. When offered to get on XE early I jumped on the opportunity. I could see the potential but became doubtful as the development took way long then I had anticipated. Eventually I found myself able to use XE favorably over PRO. There is a learning curve but many great features are available that were not possible before. I have now gone 100% with XE after importing all my tracks from Pro. The online or cloud feature has been handy fro marking out trails before an adventure. Overall very pleased and look forward to many more great improvements.
It's not terrible, I wish it would show the hwy, maybe even just the number in the highlighted line, not all of our places we go too, do we know all that well, would sure help in navigetion. I see the smaller roads, which is awesome! Thank you for that. I just don't want to have to use several maps
I'm here to edit my previous review. The folks here are quite responsive and feel like they are pretty straight forward. The forest service maps aren't as good as they used to be but sounds like they're working on it as a third party withdrew. Found another app for my Forest service maps. I think given this a shot for the cloud connectivity on my info when I change phones is the move.
I've successfully used the app for years to navigate in the forest. I recently bought a lake depth overlay and cannot get it to work. I put in a help ticket and was asked for screen shots. I provided all that they asked for. After a couple months of waiting they said they debugged and tested the overlay and it works for them. I still didn't see it. They finally gave me names of some small lakes. It worked on those. So it only works on some tiny lakes that I would not have found on my own.
The process for adding waypoints is poor, as it's very hard to place them correctly unless you are stood on the spot you wish to pin. You also can't add them without creating a "trip", which I can do easily on other apps. I was considering switching to this from Offline Maps, but it's poor by comparison. *Response to dev - you can tap anywhere but it's hard to place points accurately in your app. Also I know a trip can be created with the first waypoint, but I shouldn't need to.
Update: thanks for the response from support team! I've paid for and downloaded (multiple times) an overlay, but it will not load. Every time I try to download it, it literally takes over an hour despite my high end phone and fast internet. I've even tried saving it to different locations.
I used to love this app. But now it doesn't even work..... Everytime I try to download a map it closes the app. What am I paying for!? If you can't even download a map and can only use the app if there is signal, well that makes it a useless "Backcountry Navigation" app and a giant pile of poop that makes you pay for it and not delivere on anything but charging you money.
