Hit Tap Magazine for iPad Travel Apps for iPad: skobbler ForeverMap 2

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Overview

If you are looking for an alternative app to replace Google Maps or Apple Maps, you might want to consider skobbler foreverMap 2. You should be aware it is a paid app though, but even so, provides a lot of functionality for travelers all over the world. It is an excellent travel app to have in your travel arsenal because it has the ability to provide support for offline maps. This means that you can download a local map in the country you happen to be in, without needing to be connected to the Internet. It’s a bests app to have as a back-up plan in case you don’t Internet access.

Download Maps on Demand

The new map system from skobbler is called NGx and it includes user data from the OpenStreetMap project. This is a very handy addition to the mapping system because it provides an extensive array of maps that you can download locally and offline. Essentially, it means you can download as many offline local maps as you want, without incurring any international roaming data charges. You can find the maps in the ‘download’ area of the app by selecting the country and region you happen to be in.

Use it at Home Too

If you have data black spots in your area, the skobbler travel app for iPad can be handy in your local home area as well. You just need to download the area you need for the particular journey you are going to be taking.

Data Storage

It’s worth noting too, that you need to be aware of the data storage capacity of your particular iPhone, iPad or iPad. Pick up some extra storage SD cards if you need to. By way of an interesting fact, the whole of the UKs maps will take 222.7 MB. Maps for London by itself will need 26.8 MB.

Searching travel app foriPad

The skobbler can also be used to search for a specific address as well as locations of interest, by way of a basic drill down type search.

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The Travel Guide Feature

This is possibly the best feature of the app and sets it aside from other comparable offerings in the market. The travel guide includes a database of approximately 90,000 travel articles that can provide you with a lot of information about the area you are downloading maps for. This makes it a very comprehensive travel app with a wealth of added value in addition to the maps. Travelers have contributed to a lot of the articles and again, you need to make sure you have sufficient data storage if you want to download the articles for a particular area.

Conclusion

The skobbler Forevermap 2 travel app for iPad is definitely worth paying for when you consider how much information it offers. Also it can be a very useful backup if Google Maps or Apple Maps are not available. You could download information before you travel or do it on the go, which ultimately means you have a lot of choice.