Thread: VMS mapping on iPad

Wanted to ask of peoples experience with iPad mapping software. I bought the VMS for iPad yesterday. I knew that I had to download topo maps for the area that I wanted, but I would have thought there were functions like -‘southeast queensland’, ‘northern rivers NSW’.
It does have the ability to download maps contained on the current screen. But requires multiple downloads.
Was I naive? Do other mapping softwares like hema have such a function? I assume It will become easier to use the more I play, but wondered if it was worth getting it refunded earlier if hema or even mud maps were easier to operate/had more functionality. While I haven’t been out 4x4ing with it, the 3D maps do look like they would be handy.
Thoughts? Thanks in advance. Josh.

Originally Posted by JR1

Wanted to ask of peoples experience with iPad mapping software. I bought the VMS for iPad yesterday. I knew that I had to download topo maps for the area that I wanted, but I would have thought there were functions like -‘southeast queensland’, ‘northern rivers NSW’.
It does have the ability to download maps contained on the current screen. But requires multiple downloads.
Was I naive? Do other mapping softwares like hema have such a function? I assume It will become easier to use the more I play, but wondered if it was worth getting it refunded earlier if hema or even mud maps were easier to operate/had more functionality. While I haven’t been out 4x4ing with it, the 3D maps do look like they would be handy.
Thoughts? Thanks in advance. Josh.

Mate..... since u have a apple device (not available on Android apparently), have a look at an App called "Pocket Earth". It's FREE and I've found it very easy to use. The maps are fairly good as well but I've paid the $15.00 to obtain better Topo Maps. I've used it a number of times and very Happy with it to date.... I just wish I had found it before I spent a $100 on the OZTopo App which I now feel I have wasted my money on when I compare it to the usability of PocketEarth App. I'm still learning on how to use it but as I mentioned b4 I'm very happy so far.... Plus no on-going yearly fees either

btw: If I remember correctly, u can just download state maps if u prefer.......