Posts Tagged ‘GPS’

Elevation Pro iPhone app Review

Description:

Have you ever been on a hike and wondered what your current elevation was?  Well with the Elevation Pro iPhone app now you can find out!  This app takes into consideration both USGS readings as well as GPS data sources.  This allows it to have one of the most accurate elevation measuring systems out there.  The Elevation Pro iPhone app uses the GPS signal to determine your current altitude as well as using the location reported by the United States Geological Survey to create an accurate reading.  The USGS has an incredibly large database of elevation measurements and is usually the most accurate of the two methods.

This iPhone navigation app boasts incredible access to information and also is able to store and upload information that you uncover.  You can track your elevation as well as upload it to social networking sites like Twitter to be able to share it with friends and family.  It is a fun way to keep a travel log of some of the unique places that you have been.  If you are an avid hiker or mountain climber than this is a good way to one up your friends and show off your accomplishments.

Features:

• You can find out elevation data for any location on the globe.  There is USGS data included in the app that covers almost every surface are of the Earth
• You can use two different sources to get elevation data – USGS as well as GPS data.  This cross referencing of data gives this app some of the most accurate elevation readings out there
• There are a variety of different user interface skins that you can choose from (8 to be exact)
• Once you find your elevation you can share it through social networking sites like Twitter
• You can toggle between feet and meters when recording your current elevation
• You can also pick which language you would like the app to display.  Choose between Russian, Spanish, and English

Conclusion:

Overall, this is a fun app that allows you to track your elevation at any point on the map.  You can also access information about other elevations with the use of GPS and the USGS information.  It is a fun app to have on hand, especially if you are into hiking and mountain climbing.  It is inexpensive to download and can be a fun companion while you are out on the trail.

Voted 3 stars by iPhone navigation app users and can be downloaded for $0.99.

Walk Me To My Car app Review

Description:

Have you ever been out for a full day of shopping and on your way back to your car you forgot where you parked?  This is a situation that has happened to everyone at one time or another.  Well now there is a way that you can avoid this situation altogether.  It comes in the form of the Walk Me To My Car app.  This navigation app is great because it utilizes GPS to be able to find your car.  All you have to do once you park your car is to tap the Pin Car button on the iPhone app.  This will save your car’s location on the GPS so you can locate it later.  Once you get done with your errands you tap the Walk Me button on the app and follow the directions to your car.  Once you are close, the phone will begin to vibrate and let you know that your car is in sight.  Be aware that the navigation app is meant to be used in outdoor parking lots and not indoor garages.  The GPS doesn’t work as well in the indoor garages, so you may not get the same results.

One of the other features of the iPhone is that it uses the 3GS compass to help you locate your car.  While it is not completely accurate, it is close enough to help you get within sight of your vehicle.  Before you download the app you will want to check the accuracy indicator if it is red, green, or yellow.  If it is yellow or green then you can use the app and it will be fairly accurate.  If it is red, then you probably shouldn’t use the app.  Also remember that a GPS’s accuracy can also be affected by bad weather and landscape features.

Once you find your car on the GPS, you can fix the location point by just tapping and dragging the green button.  As you start to approach your car, the accuracy will improve and you will love having the app at your disposal to find your car quickly after a long day of chaos.

Features:

• Features three different accuracy settings: Green, Yellow, and Red
• The app is as simple as pressing the “Pin Car” button and the “Walk Me”
• Utilizes GPS to show you where your car has been pinpointed

Conclusion:

Voted 4 1/2 stars by iPhone navigation app users and is only $0.99 to download.