Scenic Map 1.9.2

Scenic Map presents a comprehensive 3D topographic mapping experience that covers the entire globe. This application conveniently streams data directly from Apple's servers and caches it on the user's device, ensuring accessibility even in areas without cellular coverage. It is designed for a wide range of applications, including travel by car, boat, and plane, as well as for hiking enthusiasts.

The integration of satellite image overlays enriches the maps with impressive detail and realism, particularly when preset options 2 or 4 are utilized. These overlays reveal features that are often concealed from ground level, thereby enhancing the user's navigational experience.

To initiate GPS tracking, simply tap the arrow button in the toolbar to center the map on your current location. A status spinner will indicate when the map data is being loaded, ceasing once it is fully cached. The application allows for versatile navigation methods – users can scroll through the map or employ a two-finger vertical swipe to tilt it into a 3D perspective, mimicking flight simulator functionalities.

Scenic Map distinguishes itself by offering exceptional detail in both 3D and 2D views. Users can toggle between these formats easily, and the app supports Joystick Gestures for dynamic terrain exploration via a virtual joystick. The data is consistently updated, leveraging OpenStreetMap.org to ensure accuracy in road and trail representation and featuring polygons for urban environments and natural bodies of water derived from authoritative databases.

Track management is user-friendly; recorded paths can be replayed with intuitive video-like controls, allowing users to manipulate playback speed or review specific segments. Additionally, tracks can be received from or shared with other applications in GPX format. Automatic tracking cessation occurs after a period of inactivity, though users may also opt to stop tracking manually.

The customization capabilities offered by Scenic Map are unparalleled. Users have control over essential elements such as road visibility, lighting direction, terrain shading, and contour line display over satellite images. With five presets available, switching between different map styles is convenient. Measurement units are adaptable to suit user preference—ranging from Metric to English or Nautical—and include options for various coordinate display formats.

For those wishing to delve deeper into specific map features, tapping on the target icon reveals detailed information about an area including its name, type, elevation, and coordinates. Bearings toward current locations or selected waypoints are illustrated alongside additional navigational data such as distance traversed and current speed.

To assist users further, an extensive Help section within the Settings menu provides access to documentation including coverage maps, tutorial videos, and installation guides available at ScenicMap.com. Notably, Scenic Map supports background GPS tracking; however, users should be mindful that prolonged use may significantly impact battery life.

Map data © OpenStreetMap and contributors under the Open Database License.