Maverick: android gps app

[adventurescape]

A mate and I have been using this app recently as navigational backup on forays up on the central plateau. From what we have done, it works really well. The app uses cached maps from many sources and therefore does not require additional map software or mobile coverage to view content already browsed at specific zoom level.

Worthwhile checking out if you have an Android phone .

[andrewbish]

I may (have to) move from my iPhone 3GS to a HD Desire Android phone in the near future.

I love my iPhone, especially the mapping apps, like Mud-maps (which lets you buy & download 1:25000 topo maps) and Bitmap (where you can add your own maps).

But I would be keen to hear more about the mapping/GPS apps any Android-owning forum members are using in the bush.

[johnat]

Word of warning about the Androids, the apps store is not the only way to install stuff on the Android and so malware can be installed by remote, using a code injector. iPhones, on the other hand have no way to install apps other than through the app store. The apps there are well vetted and therefore a lot safer.

Just be careful, is all.

[pok]

I'm looking into Android hiking apps at the moment. Any hints on sources for maps? Maverick has some built in, but nothing like a topo.

[sthughes]

I use Orux Maps. It is a bit like Maverick but you can use your own maps as well as various online ones, and it's totally free. Works well for me as I have a lot of Ozi Explorer 1:25,000 maps already.

[adzza]

Best I have used is Locus Pro. Check it out. Offline topo maps, etc.