Product Feature Set

With ViewRanger on your smartphone, you’ll get even more from your favourite outdoors pursuits, here's why:

With ViewRanger you can:

See your mapped location & path taken

yes Virtually anywhere in the world using open source maps or upgrade to topo maps (in USA or 13 other countries)
yes Maps can be downloaded on the move*
yes Easy to read maps with Head-up and North-up view options.
yes Clearly marks the path you've taken (as a track) on the map in real-time.
yes Works even without mobile coverage - as maps can be stored on your phone (off-line), so:
yes You get fast, responsive map presentation
yes You can avoid data/roaming charges

Search & locate

yes Real-time on-screen map coordinate display
yes Find using map coordinate entry (ideal for Geocaching)
yes Mark any important location as a Point of Interest (PoI)
yes Search for places on the map by place name or postcode using Gazetteer and online databases
yes Map views presented in 3D panorama (Symbian only)

Plan your route

yes Download an expert guided route* from our in-app directory** (many come with photos and informative text)
yes Create your own routes to follow using the app or on your pc using our online route planner 
yes Import a route as a GPX file

Navigate your route

yes Active waypoint-based Navigation with on-screen visual guidance Navigation alarms if you veer too far off track
yes Waypoint proximity alarms during navigation
yes Estimated time of arrival (ETA) while navigating
yes Magnetic compass integration (where supported on phone).

Record your activities

yes Save the track (recorded path) of all your trips
yes Record trip stats like time, distance, speed and max speed.
yes Live speed and altitude stats
yes View graphical profiles of trips
yes Add photos using Picasa or Flickr to create Trip Journals

Share your achievements

yes During: Share your real-time location using BuddyBeacon
yes After: Upload, store and share your tracks using our online community site
yes After: Export & publish your tracks (as a GPX file)

Switch between phones and use tablets

yes Move the software and maps to a new phone or tablet free of charge (except for a small charge when you first switch to an iPhone or iPad)
yes Use your maps and software on two devices, for example on a phone and on an iPad

Even ....Protect your dog

yes Using Retrieva - the tracking and anti-theft Dog Collar.
yes Already a Retrieva Customer? - Need to load or add maps? Visit our Retrieva page.

 

Find Out more about ViewRanger for your phone

Choose the type of operating system your phone uses:

iPhone/iPadAndroid phones/tabletsSymbian/Nokia

 

Not sure? Check the supported phones.

ViewRanger works by using the internal GPS built in to your phone, combined with tracking, navigation and location sharing tools we've developed. The GPS location, mapping & navigation can be used even without a mobile signal. 

 

Notes: 

* connected service needs a wifi or mobile data connection, may incur additional charges.

** the number and type of routes available in each country will vary

Get your copy of ViewRanger now. USA edition comes complete with National topo maps

 
 

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