Motion X GPS Lite iPhone App Review

Description:

This app gives you some very good functionality that you would expect from a navigation app for your iphone.  The app is called Motion X GPS Lite and it is made for the iPhone, Ipod Touch, and the iPad.  The app lets you see your position and tracks anywhere in the world on fast live motionX open topographic and road maps.  The Motion X maps can be cached for offline access and lightening fast rendering to make your life much easier and load the things must faster.  There are also option for Course up maps and the direction up maps integrated with the iphone digital compass.  The app uses Google and Bing Road, Satellite and hybrid maps also included, for a total of eight map choices.  No other app offers such a big selection of maps which can make the app run much faster and give you the information you want in a super fast way.

Features:

  • you can save personal waypoints for your favorite locations like your house, or the end of a hike
  • use the motion x tap tap tool for easy waypoint creation on any point on the map that is being shown
  • Post your waypoints directly to Facebook or Twitter, or email them to share using Google Maps and Google Earth
  • View coordinates in DMS, DM, D format so you have the different options to choose from
  • You can record your tracks and see your tracks in real time with the Track up north up then follow it later if you want to retrace your path to get back to a hiking trail or your car.
  • You can also post your tracks to facebook or Twitter, or e-mail them to share using Google Maps and Google Earth
  • Record time, distance, speed and max speed
  • Live speed and altitude graphs
  • ascent/descent and gradient data
  • add a photo during your activity to share the experience
  • use the compass for orientation in True or Magnetic Bearings
  • iphone 3gs magnetic compass integration
  • while navigating to a way point, you can visualize your progress and ETA.
  • The app is very accurate as it uses accelrometrics assisted for the GPS for enhanced accuracy
  • The activity mode selector increases the accuracy based on motion type such as biking, hiking, walking, or driving
  • You can also listen to your ipod music while using the app
  • there is a high contrast skin option for easy daytime  viewing

Conclusion:

This app is Free and got a 3 out of 5 star rating.