OS Maps

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About this app

  • Name OS Maps
  • category Maps & Navigation
  • Price Free
  • Safety 100% Safe
  • Developer Ordnance Survey Ltd
  • Version 4.2.0.950

Discover the great outdoors with Great Britain’s most popular leisure mapping app and explore your way with OS Maps. Walk, hike, ramble, bike or even run across stunning paths throughout the Great British countryside and find the route that’s right for you.

OS Maps

Brief: Embark on a journey through Great Britain with OS Maps, the ultimate companion for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're a hiker, cyclist, runner, or an adventurer seeking a scenic ramble, OS Maps puts thousands of detailed walking and cycling routes at your fingertips. Celebrate the joy of the great outdoors and chart new terrains, with the assurance of premium navigation and mapping technology that has won accolades for its excellence.

Core Features:

  • 🗺️ UNMISTAKABLE OS MAPPING: Engage with comprehensive Ordnance Survey leisure maps, including OS Explorer and OS Landranger, for unmatched detail and navigation precision.
  • 📍 DISCOVER & PLOT ROUTES: Access a plethora of hiking and cycling routes, or craft your own with ease, making every outdoor activity an exploration.
  • 🏆 AWARD-WINNING TECHNOLOGY: Relish in an app experience that’s been recognized for its superior mapping capabilities, including 3D Aerial Layer and fly-throughs.
  • 🔄 SYNCHRONIZE YOUR ADVENTURES: Seamlessly create, view, and sync your outdoor activities across both desktop and mobile platforms for a consistent and ready-to-go experience on any device.
  • ✂️ UNLIMITED PRINTING & OFFLINE CAPABILITY: Never lose your way with offline maps and printed backups, ensuring you're equipped no matter where your journey takes you.

Pros:

  • 👍 PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION CONTENT: Unlock exclusive routes authored by eminent outdoor publications and enjoy advanced features like Augmented Reality for an enriched outdoor experience.
  • 👍 NATIONAL PARK TRAILS NAVIGATION: Leverage the 'snap-to-path' feature for optimal and secure routing through National Park trails, transforming your device into a reliable off-road sat nav.
  • 👍 EXTENSIVE OFFLINE ACCESS: Download eye-catching terrains and your favorite trails for offline viewing, allowing for uninterrupted navigation and exploration.
  • 👍 INTEGRATED 3D MAPPING: With 3D mapping and dynamic fly-throughs, gain a comprehensive understanding of the terrain before setting out, spotting potential points of interest along the way.

Cons:

  • 👎 BATTERY USAGE: Continuous usage of GPS can significantly reduce battery life, so it’s essential to plan accordingly for longer excursions.
  • 👎 SUBSCRIPTION FOR FULL FEATURES: Certain elite features remain locked behind a premium subscription, which may necessitate an additional investment for full app utility.
  • 👎 OFFLINE LIMITATIONS: While you can download areas for offline use, the initial setup requires an internet connection, which might be a minor hiccup for spontaneous adventures.
  • 👎 DEVICE COMPATIBILITY: Syncing features and the full suite of tools may not perform identically across all devices, possibly affecting user experience.

Price:

  • 💵 OS Maps offers a tiered pricing structure where core functionality is available for free, while a premium subscription opens the door to a treasure trove of additional features and content. Details on in-app purchase options are provided within the app for those looking to enhance their mapping and navigation experience further.

Community: For a digital exploration community, venture into these platforms:

(OS Maps fosters a community of like-minded individuals who revel in the exploration of Great Britain's landscapes, but please note that not all platforms may have an active or official page related to the app.)

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