Apps

[Sparky_B]

Hi there,
Going to do my first camino in May (can't wait, can anybody recommend smartphone apps that make life a little easier on the camino? Maps etc...

 

[vagabondette]

I'd be interested in this too. I could swear that I read somewhere that someone on this forum was developing an app due for release soon - but I don't know where I read that...

 

[ianvs]

Here is a link to some useful maps. I have downloaded them to my iphone so that I don't need to carry separate maps. There are city and province maps a swell as the larger route maps.
http://www.elcaminosantiago.com/Camino-Santiago-Maps.htm

Not sure what smartphone you have. I believe there is only one decent app for the iphone and it is in Spanish. If you have some Spanish then it is an excellent app. (very useful even if you don't)
http://ax.itunes.apple.com/gb/app/camino/id378279011?mt=8

Ivar was developing an iPhone app and I believe it was in a beta form for testing. Not sure of the current status. It would be really useful to have a good source of info in English.

regards, Ian

 

[godsfortune]

Your second link is a dream come true/time saving app. Gracias!

I would also recommend a conversion app if you're not used to they system of weight, distance and what not. I enjoy Convert!!!

 

[mustbjones]

The app referenced in link #2 looks very much like the Wise Pilgrim app. Unfortunately it costs $4.99 USD.

 

[G.Roach]

I've downloaded an app called pocketearth. You can use the maps offline and it would seem like they would be of great left once you leave the route in a large town. Of course you can ask for directions. But if you are language challenge, well that's another thing.

 

[Robo]

Not sure what smartphone you have. I believe there is only one decent app for the iphone and it is in Spanish. If you have some Spanish then it is an excellent app. (very useful even if you don't)
http://ax.itunes.apple.com/gb/app/camino/id378279011?mt=8


regards, Ian[/quote]

Just downloaded (it's a free app). Looks awesome, thanks. Even though in Spanish it's still very useful.

 

[piogaw]

Hello sparky b,

Welcome to the camino.

How about viber, line, whatsapp, skype. They all work wonder and are free.

Buen camino.

 

[HermanTheGerman]

I've been using Alpine Quest for Android. At 4.95 e you can't go wrong. I have detailed maps with contour lines for the Frances and Portuguese. I created the maps with MOBAC but you can also save the maps directly out of the App itself onto the S.D. card once you are connected with the online map source.