Thread: iPad - Memory Map vs Mud Map/VMS

My finished setup. I use a Ram Mount RAM-A-CAN and Tab-Tite setup for my iPad ( Apple iPad Holders & Mounts ):




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My only complaint lies with the quality of the Land Rover cupholders being a bit loose and wobbly, so therefore the iPad wobbles too!
But I do like the low position of the iPad, in that it doesn't block any of my view out of the front window and the holder is easily removable when not required or being used.

Originally Posted by twr7cx

I have Memory Maps aswell and far prefer Memory Maps to Mud Maps - a bit more expensive probably (depending on what maps you purchase), but far more details.

I ended up going with Memory Map, mainly for the availability of the Hema touring maps. The downside of Memory Map is that there isn't an intermediate map scale between, for example, Hema Victoria 1:850000 and the VICMAP 1:25000 series. The iTopo 1:250000 on VMS/Mud-map seems to be a good intermediate resolution.

Originally Posted by OffTrack

I ended up going with Memory Map, mainly for the availability of the Hema touring maps. The downside of Memory Map is that there isn't an intermediate map scale between, for example, Hema Victoria 1:850000 and the VICMAP 1:25000 series. The iTopo 1:250000 on VMS/Mud-map seems to be a good intermediate resolution.

For Tasmania, I have 25,000, then a 100,000, then the Hema Topo 250,000 and then the Hema Tas State map which I assume it 850,000? Maybe you should have another look, I would be surprised if Hema don't do a 250,000 for Victoria too...

The VicMap package has only 1:25,000, whereas the TasTopo has 1:25,000 and 1:100,000. Hema only does the large scale maps, with the odd detailed insert, as on the flinders ranges maps. There is no 1:100,000 of victoria from either VicMap or Hema.

TBH I can't even see a way to load the free 1:250,000 sheets from the DMS.

UPDATE: I suspect I didn't select correct country when I initially registered on in the app. I've since changed location detail, but it seems to have retained the UK as the location where I can download free topo maps. On the MM website I can see my available resources are all EU/UK topos. I've emailed support to see if they can rectify this.

Originally Posted by OffTrack

TBH I can't even see a way to load the free 1:250,000 sheets from the DMS.

I still need to figure out how to load this stuff in: Memory-Map Downloads

Originally Posted by twr7cx

MudMaps is moving away from vehicle navigation. VMS is covering that with essentially the same app, but under a different name with more maps included. I have Memory Maps aswell and far prefer Memory Maps to Mud Maps - a bit more expensive probably (depending on what maps you purchase), but far more details.

FYI

I had I quick chat to the guy at the VMS stall at the 4x4 show on the weekend.
He said that VMS version 3.0 would be getting 3D navigation (I assume for city's and black top only) and also map scales down to 1:25,000.

To me its starting to look like a pretty complete package.

He also said the App store price was likely to go up to $249 from $200, but if you purchased it now the update would be free when released.

Camo1221

Originally Posted by OffTrack

UPDATE: I suspect I didn't select correct country when I initially registered on in the app. I've since changed location detail, but it seems to have retained the UK as the location where I can download free topo maps. On the MM website I can see my available resources are all EU/UK topos. I've emailed support to see if they can rectify this.

According to Memory-Map support this isn't a problem. I should be able to access the Topo250 maps regardless, but they don't show up in the DMS. Even tried deleting the app and stored data, and tried the DMS without logging into my account. Still no Topo250 maps available.

The only way I've been able to access the Hema 1:250,000 maps is buy upgrading to the paid app. As soon as I did this the 1:250K maps showed up in the DMS. MM Support has been friendly but basically kept telling me "it should work". Not much help when have an issue!