NDRIVE(Sat nav for iphone) UK & IRE 5.99

cojomo2

Great price,available from itunes.

zing

Great price alright. Same maps for android version are €30 atm

RATM

I remember last year I used my phone to look up google maps when IK was lost in west Cork on the way to a wedding. I didn't have a data bundle and it ended up costing me 19 quid!

OP can I ask how does a sat nav work on the iPhone? Don't you have to be connected to Wi-fi or 3G internet? If so would it cost a fortune (even in a data package) the phone is constantly downloading a fresh map every few hundred meters?

cojomo2

RATM wrote: »

I remember last year I used my phone to look up google maps when IK was lost in west Cork on the way to a wedding. I didn't have a data bundle and it ended up costing me 19 quid!

OP can I ask how does a sat nav work on the iPhone? Don't you have to be connected to Wi-fi or 3G internet? If so would it cost a fortune (even in a data package) the phone is constantly downloading a fresh map every few hundred meters?

Hi,

well, like you said, with google maps, the app downloads the maps to your phone via 3g as you are navigating, which can work out very expensive.

However, with the paid sat nav apps such as ndrive, tom tom etc, the maps are all downloaded to your device and stored locally, so you don't need to download as your navigating.

matchthis

http://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/ndrive-uk-ireland/id331883926?mt=8

mixed reviews, but €5.99 all the same

dowtchaboy

Sunday Times recommended Nokia's Ovi Maps if you have a Nokia smartphone - once you download a map it does not need an internet connection (unless you want traffic information).
Does spoken turn by turn instructions too. Maps available for 180 countries.

Cost: free.

KeRbDoG

zing wrote: »

Great price alright. Same maps for android version are €30 atm

But Google Navigation is free and has now been launched officially in UK/Ireland - yea only need to ensure yea have a data plan as it downloads the maps on the fly during use.

unreggd

kerbdog wrote: »

But Google Navigation is free and has now been launched officially in UK/Ireland - yea only need to ensure yea have a data plan as it downloads the maps on the fly during use.

Most GPS do this

does anyone know of any decent offline GPS apps?

Soarer

unreggd wrote: »

Most GPS do this

No they don't!
Most gps systems have their maps stored locally. How do you think a Garmin or Tom Tom works?

nicelives

Bought NDrive for my iphone a couple of weeks ago for 13.99, definitely thought it was worth the price then so at 5.99 that's a real bargain.

It might not be as smooth as Garmin but is a lot more up to date than anything else I've seen. With Garmin looking for over a hundred for updates, i reckon this a very good alternative.

zing

kerbdog wrote: »

But Google Navigation is free and has now been launched officially in UK/Ireland - yea only need to ensure yea have a data plan as it downloads the maps on the fly during use.

Problem with downloading maps on the fly though is that I suspect you'd run up a hefty bill trying to use it as a gps abroad. I've tested it here and it seemed to work fine but would not like to have to pay roaming data charges with it. That's why I'll be testing the likes of NDrive, Copilot, Tomtom (when it launches on Android), etc..

Plus you also need a data plan. My missus for ex doesn't have a data plan for her phone so a cheap gps sw package which stores maps on the phone would be ideal for her occasional need for maps while out n about. The likes of NDrive for 5 or 6 quid would be perfect. Unfort in this case she also has an android phone so the 5/6 price doesn't apply

For anyone with an iphone though I'd snap it up.

davef1000

Just downloaded this and it can't find a GPS signal. Their wobsite says it can take up to 50 min the first time, but I've had it on for 90 mins now and still nothing. Anyone else have the same problem?

nicelives

Strange, might be a problem with your phone....obviously it won't find a signal in the house but outside or on your car dashboard it took less than a minute the 1st time.

davef1000

Yup, that did the trick, thanks. I thought it might have been a problem with the app, since the Maps app was able to find a GPS signal indoors, but I've been recovering from a hangover all day so haven't been up and about that much. Finally left the house and Bingo! Signal. Will test it later.

iisollie

Don't forget that your iphone eats up battery life when using GPS.

davef1000

It sure does! I have a car charger though, so I'm ok.

Prenderb

From the itunes description page:

All map data is stored on your iPhone so you can NAVIGATE WITHOUT A NEED TO PAY FOR ADDITIONAL DATA DOWNLOADS.

Sounds like a deal!

Kevvv

Would this work with the iTouch?

Soarer

Kevvv wrote: »

Would this work with the iTouch?

Don't think so. I don't think the itouch has gps built in. Open to correction on that though.

unkel

What dowtchaboy said up there ^^^^^

OVI maps work well and you can download maps for anywhere in the world for free! So no data charges, no roaming charges, no anything charges and the application is free too. Total cost (even to a PAYG customer): €0.00

But I suppose they don't work on phones bought by people who prefer to pay for everything they ever use

ando

I can only see Ireland and uk mentioned. Can you download other countries if needs be, like Nokia maps?

Soarer

unkel wrote: »

But I suppose they don't work on phones bought by people who prefer to pay for everything they ever use

You've obviously never seen the apps on my iPhone!

unreggd

Soarer wrote: »

No they don't!
Most gps systems have their maps stored locally. How do you think a Garmin or Tom Tom works?

Soz, I meant GPS apps for phones

Minstrel27

dowtchaboy wrote: »

Sunday Times recommended Nokia's Ovi Maps if you have a Nokia smartphone - once you download a map it does not need an internet connection (unless you want traffic information).
Does spoken turn by turn instructions too. Maps available for 180 countries.

Cost: free.

I use this and it is fantastic. Found my way with it a few times.

93Cab

Kevvv wrote: »

Would this work with the iTouch?

IT says in Apps store compatible with I touch.

93Cab

ando wrote: »

I can only see Ireland and uk mentioned. Can you download other countries if needs be, like Nokia maps?

Europe is about 30 Euro!

Ghost Train

Soarer wrote: »

Don't think so. I don't think the itouch has gps built in. Open to correction on that though.

no built in gps

it is possible to hook a jail broken ipod up to a bluetooth gps using this app http://www.roqy-bluetooth.net/wp/ , only supports some bt gps hardware and app costs 8€

works with other gps apps, so should work with ndrive

reviews of ndrive seem a bit mixed but 6€ sounds ok?

eskimoparty

I just bought it there and plan on using it tomorrow for work, review to follow. Worth a punt at €6

billybigunz

Is this a one year subscription?

ando

93Cab wrote: »

Europe is about 30 Euro!

Ouch!

chabsey

unreggd wrote: »

Soz, I meant GPS apps for phones

Don't think any of the IPhone GPS apps need a data connection, at least not Navigon / tomtom or any of the other big ones. Would be kind of pointless if you needed data roaming to use the GPS abroad, too expensive.

seamus

Anyone used this with the TomTom cradle? I assume the GPS is enhanced by it?

Disappointed you can't preview the maps. As a rule I don't buy a map/upgrade unless my road is on it.

APM

This is not available in the itunes Ireland store anymore? anyone know why?

bigfeller

NDrive Support wrote:

Dear valued customer,


It has recently come to our attention that customers are experiencing difficulties with our iPhone navigation applications. Accordingly, NDrive acknowledges that our software listed in the Apple iTunes Store have been dissolved until further notice. We are currently working to address and improve the situation in an efficient manner. This issue has been assigned a maximum urgency level as we cannot inquire on the duration of our void from said markets. We are attentively listening and working hard to address all inquisitions submitted.

At this moment, we kindly suggest that all questions and requests concerning NDrive's iTunes Store applications be forwarded to Apple’s Support Team.

To contact Apple's iTunes Store Customer Service please Click Here


We would like to sincerely thank you for your understanding and formally apologize for any inconvenience.




Cumprimentos / Best Regards

NDrive Support

Damn!