ExplorOz Traveller

The Traveller app features accurate high-resolution offline maps across the whole of Australia along with robust tracking and navigation features, so you can confidently find your way. Expand the headings below to learn more about the ExplorOz Traveller app - including costs, where to download, device options and much more.

App Store Download

ExplorOz Traveller is available exclusively through app stores. You must purchase and download the app separately for each platform (Apple, Android, Windows) from their respective stores. Transactions are handled by the app stores, not directly by ExplorOz. You can download the app to multiple devices on the same operating system using your app store account and enable Family Sharing for others. In-app purchases, such as the offline mapset (EOTopo) and Membership, are available after installation.
Get the app now in the Apple App Store
Get it on Google Play
Get it on the Windows Store

Device Options

The Traveller App is suitable for phones, tablets, iPads, Android Headunits and computers. Most people will already have at least one device that they already own that is suitable for using the Traveller app. On your device, simply open the app store provided on your device & then search "ExplorOz Traveller".

**For WiFi-only iPads and Windows laptops, external GPS receivers are necessary to enable GPS tracking features. See System Requirements.

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Whilst Traveller is not available in CarPlay or Android Auto you can download the app to an AI Android Box Adapter to enable operation on a CarPlay/Android Auto only headunit.

Cost

Our pricing model separates the cost of the offline maps from the one-time purchase cost of the app. We do this to avoid bundling them together, which would be more expensive for buyers. This approach provides an efficient and cost-effective way to manage cross-platform use and future map updates.

$59.99 APP PURCHASE

One-time purchase.

IN-APP EXTRAS

Two additional in-app extras are available once you open the app.
  • Offline Map: $49.99 one-time purchase. Linked to your ExplorOz login, this enables EOTopo maps to be downloaded in-app across multiple devices and ecosystems (Apple, Android, and Windows). Terms & Conditions apply; see EOTopo.
  • Membership: Starting from $39.95 you can select a 12-month or Lifetime Membership. Membership is required if you would like access to a web version of the app and also enables activation of the Tracker. See Membership Perks

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Membership is optional and not required for standard use of the Traveller app.

Why Choose Traveller?

ExplorOz Traveller is an all-in-one mapping and navigation app designed specifically for Australian conditions, offering brilliant offline mapping. Ideal for adventures in the bush, desert, or along coastal tracks, the app supports various modes of travel, including vehicle, bike, or on foot, making it perfect for both road trips and major expeditions.

UNIQUE FEATURES

The main advantage of ExplorOz Traveller is the use of EOTopo offline maps, renowned for being the best maps of Australia. These high-quality, vector topographic maps provide astounding zoom detail and overlay features for campsites, points of interest, a dynamic legend, and tracking. Combined with a full suite of navigation tools, the Traveller app is an all-in-one solution unlike any other Australian travel app.

COMPREHENSIVE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS

Traveller offers trip planning tools with turn-by-turn routing for driving, cycling, walking, or point-to-point navigation. You can plan trips ahead of time, save them, and let the built-in navigator guide you offline. The app also features trip recording, allowing you to export a map of your journey. With a Membership Subscription, you get additional tracking features, including live-syncing your journey to a webpage for others to follow.

OFFLINE PLACES CONTENT

The app includes extensive offline Places content, detailing campsites, toilets, walks, boat ramps, lookouts, wineries, museums, picnic areas, historic sites, and more. This content is managed and verified by administrators and offers interactivity for user-contribution, includes comprehensive facts, curated descriptions, contact links, and traveller reviews and photos. The data is refreshed automatically, ensuring you always have the latest information available offline.

INTUITIVE NAVIGATION & CUSTOMISATION

ExplorOz Traveller provides a detailed topographic map with a custom stylesheet, making it easy to identify natural and man-made features without needing waypoints. The roads/track stylesheet uses a color-coding legend to differentiate between sealed/unsealed roads, 4WD tracks, and restricted tracks. You can search included content, add personal Places, and customize app settings, such as displaying a speed panel or orienting the map to your preference.

COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT & CONTINUOUS UPDATES

The app includes built-in Help Guides, step-by-step instructions, and video tutorials on YouTube. Regular app tips and inspiration are shared through social media. As a mapping publisher, ExplorOz continuously gathers and reviews Australia-wide road data, offering new map editions annually.

SEAMLESS INTEGRATION & PROUDLY AUSTRALIAN

After purchasing and installing the app, you can add extras like the offline map license and optional Membership license anytime. The ExplorOz website, Traveller app, maps, and tracking services are all crafted by one Australian company, ensuring a focused, efficient, and personalized experience. Your investment supports the Australian community, fostering local innovation and small businesses.

How to Use with CarPlay / Android Auto

The ExplorOz Traveller app is not directly compatible with the CarPlay or Android Auto systems however, you can connect an AI Android Box Adapter to your CarPlay/Android Auto only headunit. This enables access to additional apps including ExplorOz Traveller. We have secured a special deal for ExplorOz customers looking for this solution.

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How does it work?

The Carlinkit TBox is a smart AI box that serves as an aftermarket upgrade for vehicles with existing Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. It effectively turns your car’s infotainment system into a standalone Android operating system. With the Carlinkit TBox, you can enjoy features beyond the standard CarPlay functions, such as installing and running Android apps directly on your car’s display, streaming videos, and even browsing the internet. The TBox is a versatile device that not only supports wireless CarPlay and Android Auto but also offers additional connectivity options like 4G LTE through a SIM card slot, further enhancing your in-car entertainment and productivity. It’s designed to be a comprehensive solution for drivers who want to maximize the smart technology in their vehicles.

If desired, you can unplug the AI box from the USB connector to use the Android apps in another vehicle in the same way.

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After purchasing the AI Box Adapter, you will still need to purchase Traveller from Google Playstore.

How to Use the Web-App

The web-app is an online version of the Traveller app. It does not offer active navigation, movement tracking or offline maps, but serves as a convenient planning tool. Whilst you can plan trips in the store downloaded app, the advantage of the webapp is for those who are looking for more device flexibility.

The only advantage of the webapp is that it provides compatibility with PC/MAC and allows the use of a mouse. Once you've made your plans, you can then sync the content back to your travel devices.

All that is required for access to the web-app is an ExplorOz Member account. See Membership.

The webapp is a handy option for:-
  • users that haven't decided what device they wish to use for trips but have a desktop computer
  • users wanting a cheaper way to trial the app before purchase
  • users that already have the app downloaded to another device but want to use a PC or MAC for streamlined trip planning with a larger screen and mouse
To access the web-app, start by using a desktop computer and visiting the ExplorOz website. Make sure you are logged into your ExplorOz account. Once logged in, click on the "Account" button at the top right of the website, then find and click the "Traveller Control Panel" button. Under the Web-App heading, click "OPEN."

Note that you cannot bookmark the link to the web-app; you must access it via the Account button on the website each time.

When you first click "OPEN" Web-App, follow the prompts to log in using your ExplorOz account. This ensures you are logged into both the website and the app. Follow the on-screen prompts to download your Content data, which includes Places, Treks, and Track Logs. There are no maps to download, and no external GPS is required as your location is detected through your internet connection.

FAQ

HOW CAN I USE THE APP ON A COMPUTER FOR VIEWING MAPS & PLANNING?

We offer a browser-based web-app that can be used whilst online on a desktop computer (MAC or PC). It has no active navigation capability so will not track movement instead, it is designed for planning to compliment your portable devices. A Member account is required. This requires purchase of a 12 month or Lifetime subscription see Membership.

To access the web-app, you should use a desktop computer for this task and go to the ExplorOz website. ensure you are logged in, then locate and click the "Account" button, then find the "Traveller Control Panel" button and click it. Under the Web-App heading, click "OPEN."

DO YOU HAVE TUTORIALS?

Yes you can locate the ExplorOz Traveller Tutorials on our YouTube channel. For your convenience you can also play the videos directly in this page - see Video Tutorials tabs on this page.

Please note that we publish digital Help Guides - simple PDF files on a single topic per file. You'll find these Help Guides offer simple step-by-step instructions and large, clear screenshots showing the latest version of the app. We find updating the Help Guides easier than refilming video tutorial so please ensure you check these guides. You'll find them on this page (see Section: Help Guides) and also they are loaded into the menu of the app so you always have them with you (available offline).

WHICH HEADUNIT DO YOU RECOMMEND?

There are a growing number of aftermarket headunits with dedicated Android operating systems which are a better option than buying a CarPlay/Android Auto headunit which is restrictive. See section above for how to use Traveller on CarPlay/Android Auto using an AI Box Adapter.

Here's a list of headunits with a full Android operating system: ECOffroad, VHEIDA, T'eyes, Polaris, plus a growing list of many more brands.

Alternatively, if you wish to keep your older factory-fitted stereo, consider the GROM VLine VL2. This is a box that connects to the back of the unit for integration into the existing infotainment system and display. Available for selected Toyota, Nissan and Lexus. See Cushie Audio.

HOW DO I KNOW IF THE APP WILL WORK ON MY DEVICE?

Please refer to the section above "System Requirements". Whilst the app store will permit access to download the app based on operating system compatibility, you must be very conscious of the wide variability of hardware quality in between different brands of devices/models that can greatly affect performance. It is up to you to determine what device you wish to use. If buying new, we recommend buying the best device your money can afford.

WHAT IS THE BEST DEVICE YOU CAN RECOMMEND FOR THIS APP?

We recommend sticking with your preferred operating system (Apple or Android) so you can easily install the app on both your phone and tablet. Utilise features like Family Sharing (Apple) or Family Library (Android) to share the app with partners on the same platform.

The ExplorOz Traveller app functions identically on both Apple and Android platforms. However, Android offers a wider range of device choices from various manufacturers, with varying hardware quality/specs/performance. However, beware of buying cheap Android devices. A quality device will make a huge impact on the app performance and your satisfaction.

Apple does not produce budget devices, so any current model will perform well. When choosing Android devices, opt for reputable brands like Samsung and avoid lower-end models (e.g., prefer S-range over A-range models) for better performance and reliability.

HOW MUCH STORAGE DO I NEED?

The app itself is less than 15MB.

Offline Map Requirements

The EOTopo 2024 map set consists of 4 map packs. When all of these are downloaded the maps will use 9GB storage. However, if you wish to conserve storage you only need to install the LoRes & HiRes packs and you'll still have the maximum zoom and scale display. The optional packs provide additional shading detail for enhanced representation of land features. Map Pack storage sizes are:-
  • LoRes Pack 85 MB
  • HiRes Pack 2.9 GB
  • Contour Pack (Optional) 3.3 GB
  • Terrain & Hillshade Pack (Optional) 1.8 GB

System Requirements

MINIMUM PLATFORM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Apple

Compatible Apple devices are iPad and iPhone only (not iMac or MacBook). Must have iOS14 or above. See Web-App for MacBook or iMAC.

Android

There is a wide range of suitable brands of Android devices to choose from. Must have Android 9 or above.

InDash Head Units

Android operating system only with Google Playstore. Android Auto/CarPlay is only supported if you use a CarPlay AI Android box adapter.

Windows

For navigation, tracking and offline use, you must download the app PLUS use an external GPS PLUS configure the GPS using the additional software as explained in the notes about the specific GPS requirements for windows. We also recommend that you check/adjust your System Display Graphics settings to ensure that you configure Windows to use the "High Performance" graphics option when running ExplorOz Traveller. Some Windows devices that don't have large GPU may not need this but if you experience slow map tile rendering then you may find your Graphics setting is configured by default to use "Let Windows Decide", or "Power Saving". This setting affects the speed with which the Windows operating system loads the map tiles.

If you don't intend to use the Windows device for active mapping and tracking on your trip but are just looking to use it for planning, then instead of purchasing the Windows version from the store, refer to the next section about the Web-App option.

Web-App for PC or MAC

If you want to use the Traveller app on a second device for planning trips (but not moving), such as a home/work desktop or laptop computer (either PC or MAC) then the best solution is to upgrade your free user account to a Member account which provides access to our Web-App version of Traveller. This app does not require downloading and is not found in the app stores. Simply log into the Traveller webpage with your Member account and go to your Account to launch the Traveller App (Web-Version).

GPS REQUIREMENTS

Whilst you can use online location services via Wifi and mobile data you will also need to ensure your device has a GPS chip built in or an external GPS otherwise the app will not be able to show where you are when you are offline. NOTE:-
  • All phones have built in GPS and are a good choice of device.
  • Most Android tablets will also have a built in GPS.
  • Some iPads will require an external GPS as the Wifi only models do not have a built in GPS chip.
  • Windows laptops used for offline navigation will require an external GPS plus installation of GPS Complete software. If you are only using the device for trip planning you don't need a GPS provided you are online.
  • Using your phone as a Hotspot will not provide GPS when the phone is offline so this method is not a solution for offline tracking.
  • By default, when the app cannot detect a GPS, it will assign Alice Springs as your location.

Options for Devices without built in GPS

You can still use a device without a built in GPS, you simply need to purchase an external GPS receiver. These are very simple to use with Apple and Android devices but a little more complex to setup with Windows devices. If you need to purchase an external GPS receiver, the following are popular options – Garmin Glo 2, BadElf, Dual XGPS, Globalstat BU-353, but there are also many others that you can use. Please do your own research.

Special Requirements for Windows Devices

Windows "Apps" do not automatically detect external GPS receivers. To setup a GPS for use with ExplorOz Traveller you will need to install an additional software program to configure the GPS sensor as a Windows sensor. The recommended software is GPS Complete (this is free). Go to https://www.gpssensordrivers.com/ to download this program. Follow the specific instructions provided on their website.

Video Tutorials

We have an extensive number of video tutorials for using specific sections of Traveller. Please go direct to our ExplorOz YouTube Channel to subscribe for more tutorials.




Help Guides

Below, you'll find the latest Help Guides in PDF format. These same files are downloaded into the app and are available when offline.

Version & Update History

23 Jul 2024 - 9.0.X

  • New Getting Started Wizard
  • Folders now support two levels (sub folders)
  • Folders & Content separate buttons (top RHS) on Map Screen
  • Content search now has all Places, Treks & Track Logs on single screen
  • Expanded content filters via adding ExplorOz, Personal & Shared filter options
  • Added Map Screen Setting - Road Names (Default: On)
    • GPS Locked:- top of screen will show the name of the road or path you are on and up coming cross roads/paths
    • GPS not Locked:- top of screen will show the name of the road or path at the crosshairs position
  • Added Map Screen Setting - Road Max Speed (Default: On)
    • GPS Locked:- top LHS will show road speed sign indicating speed if known at time of map generation
  • Added Navigation Setting - Current Leg Colour (Default: cyan) & Next Leg Colour (Default: darkviolet) sets the colour of the navigation legs
  • Adjusted style and layer placement of the Navigation Calculation & Legs
  • Added EOTopo Setting - Cluster Separation (Default: 12) sets the level the places clusters will fully open
  • Places types (Placename, Suburb & Station/Homestead) now rendered with circle markers above zoom level 10
  • Fixed version update store link for Android
  • Fixed version upgrade message continually reappearing
  • Fixed treks not routing from left swipe route action
  • Fixed positions stop syncing after iOS Status Post with multi images
  • Fixed track logs multi segment elevation profile
  • Added Terms & Privacy page to main menu
  • Changed Upload File to Import File in main menu
  • Adjusted position export date selection

7 Jun 2024 - 8.7.X

Added & Updated

  • GPX Exports via Share button (Folder, Places, Treks & Tracklogs)
  • Places search improved performance
  • Reduce memory used by Treks
  • Track Logs list sort by nearby corrected
  • Ensure label for offline maps shows correct version
  • Large Track Logs (>64K points) mini map fixed
  • Adjust formulas for Track Log segment values speed & slope
  • Remove What3Words -> Place address search
  • EOTopo2024 font-size setting fixed

10 Mar 2024 - 8.6.X

Added & Updated

  • Improve webservice call timeouts and error handler
  • Rename Updates panel (in Places, Treks & Tracklogs) to Reviews
  • Move Notes to Information panel in Places, Treks & Tracklogs
  • Add sub features and ratings to map popup for Places & Treks
  • Add Rate this on Information panel in Places & Treks
  • Remove heart rate output in Tracklogs report and graphs

22 Feb 2024 - 8.5.X

Added & Updated

  • Map Engine failures on EOTopo 2021 only users booting offline
  • Pulse icons change setting title, default to off
  • Add suitability selection to Track Log import & positions export
  • ExplorOz new places allow edit,delete,move before sync
  • EOTopo 2021 hi res overridden by 2024 lo res install

24 Jan 2024 - 8.4.X

EOTopo 2024 Map Update

  • EOTopo 2024 Online & Offline support added
  • Minor updates and fixes
  • New unsynced place, photos not getting synced correctly
  • Treks going out of sync due to cache corruption
  • Auto sync not triggered for at least 10mins after last

5 Nov 2023 - 8.3.X

Added and Updated

  • Speed panel heading now supports output heading/compass via Settings
  • Add to folder option in create Places, Treks & Tracklogs
  • Updated splash screen logo
  • Places search results missing same name locations
  • Folder & Data delete update

18 Oct 2023 - 8.2.X

Added and Updated

  • LHS menu separated Manuals & About - added Help Guides
  • Help Guides now contains 8 documents
  • Offline content syncing - updates changed from async to sync
  • Update in app review calls
  • Corrected - Speed & Dir panel creeps up screen during recalculation
  • Ensure full screen mode triggers only on Map screen
  • Database and Store API updates

14 Jun 2023 - 8.1.X

EOTopo 2023.1 Map Update

    • If you have the EOTopo2023 map licence you are offered a complimentary offline map update
  • Tracker share device link update
  • Improved offline detection
  • Database drivers and api update

20 Mar 2023 - 8.0.X

Major Update

Added and Updated

  • Navigation routing parameters (width, height & weight) and exclusions
  • Dark mode now applied to whole app (setting moved to General section)
  • Places, treks & tracklogs list filters persist for session
  • Photo swiper replaced with grid output
  • Treks list added Sort by Updated (new-old)
  • FIXED: White screen at boot using hotspot with no service
  • FIXED: Download button not working from non AU timezones
  • FIXED: ExplorOz treks not offering reverse direction
  • FIXED: iPhone SE portrait mode filter display issue
  • UPDATE: Auto sync failure detection

6 Jan 2023 - 7.6.X

Features Added

  • Data Manager Sync updates & Auto Sync setting
  • Distance Measure tool with create Track Log & setting
  • Navigation Calculation colours now in Settings
  • Mini maps now support full screen
  • Nearby places range added 1, 2.5 & 5km
  • Settings page now open/close panels

Updates Applied

  • Map screen crashes auto detected and corrected
  • Photo sync duplicates corrected

10 Dec 2022 - 7.5.X

Features Added

  • Data Manager consolidated download and auto syncing
  • Offline Thumbnails/Photos for all places, treks & tracklogs
  • Reviews & Updates consolidated with full offline support
  • Revised routing algorithm, improves driving plan calculations
  • Default Zoom Level setting - action by tapping zoom level number on map

Breaking Change

  • New data manager syncing system requires all content to be downloaded again

Updates Applied

  • Save button duplicated at top on place, trek & track log edit
  • Directions Avg Speed disappeared when changing
  • Delete all folders recovered last saved folders
  • Share option crashing on newer Android releases
  • Plugin and driver updates

23 Sep 2022 - 7.4.X

Features Added

  • Places Comments includes Update History
  • Places synced when open online
  • GPS Lock new setting - Full Screen Mode
  • Map engine restart option in Settings

Updates Applied

  • App reviews changed to use inapp experience
  • Datamanager Offline photo stats updates correctly
  • Photo syncing timing adjustment
  • Removed memory leak in folders
  • iOS style and layout better cut out support

14 Jun 2022 - 7.3.X

Features Added

  • Online/Offline status icon on map screen
  • Menu theme colour support in Settings (Default: Dark)

Updates Applied

  • Adding Trek to Nav Plan issues
  • Permissions screen updates
  • Tracklog updates from async to sync
  • Route after a discard fails
  • App crash with 5+ offline unsynced photos when online
  • Increase zero speed detection threshold
  • Datamanager error messages update

26 Apr 2022 - 7.2.X

Features Added

  • Dynamic Legend option in Map Layers (enable then tap map for detail)
  • Track Logs - Segment Totals on Information panel for multi segment logs

Updates Applied

  • Upload File - back to map message updated
  • App review prompt resets after version update

14 Apr 2022 - 7.1.X

Features Added

  • Members Personal Personal Place limit increased to 2500

Updates Applied

  • what3words position requests throttled to 2secs/request

16 Feb 2022 - 7.0.X

Major Update

  • Ability to tag any data item (Place, Trek, Track Log) to Folders
  • Ability to add notes to any data item (Folder, Place, Trek, Track Log)
  • Removal of Place Groups - replaced with Folders
  • New split-screen layouts for Place/Trek/Track Log info pages with a mini-map
  • New side panel menus
  • Powerful new filters in lists
  • New Map Layers options
  • New styling on map pop-ups (Places, Treks, Track Logs)
  • Expanded range of POIs
  • New method of selecting POI types when creating a Place
  • Public editting of ExplorOz Places - includes moving place location by drag/drop
  • New Place History checker - all changes are tracked and visible
  • New Show on Map option instead of just Create new Place (after an Address Search)
  • New Drop Pin check for existing Places to avoid duplicates being created
  • Offline photos now supported
  • GPX waypoint import simplified
  • Improved Nav Planning - new algorithm in turn by turn means less rejected segments
  • Improved Nav Planning - can now insert a Place anywhere in middle
  • Improved Nav Planning - new drag/drop tool for better reordering
  • Improved Nav Planning - inline recalculation to change mode
  • Improved Nav Planning - option to create a Trek from Folder

5 Oct 2021 - 6.6.X

Features Added

  • EOTopo 2021 Dark mode support - settings: Auto, On, Off (Default: Auto = sunset/rise)
  • what3words, Your Position & Search - Address Lookup - settings: On, Off (Default: Off)

Updates Applied

  • Odometers swipe left for clear button
  • Navigation auto recalculation caused GPS Lock to turn off
  • Places default to selected during file import (GPX, KML & TCX)
  • inApp purchase triggers even with 2021 purchased
  • Map screen quicker exit if not moving on position updates
  • Map first load caused style to load twice
  • EOTopo 2021 seperate section in settings

16 Sep 2021 - 6.5.X

Features Added

  • Ability to rename & delete Personal Place Groups
  • Setting added for Map Screen - Cross hairs position display (Default: Top)

Updates Applied

  • Increased Place, Trek & Track Log lists paging from 50 to 100
  • Corrected DM & DMS position output on User Account Geofences and Map Screen
  • Fixed with of Personal Place Groups display in Map Layer control
  • Fixed map pixel shake due to easeTo call on same position
  • Track Log description field opens to text length
  • Adjust keyboard management to resize webview on open/close
  • Updated version check formula

30 Aug 2021 - 6.4.X

Features Added

  • New Track Logs Online/Offline management system installed
  • Direct import GPX, KML & TCX via device share/open
  • Create Track Log trim and crop tool
  • Track Log Recently Viewed added
  • Place & Track Log photos Online/Offline management
  • Setting added to adjust +/- zoom size per tap (Default: 1)
  • Support for Apple Pencil

Updates Applied

  • Personal Places List - Groups shown first
  • Track Log list pages click action Show vs Map
  • Treks filters not working correctly
  • Speed panel lost press & hold after begin navigation
  • Corrected map auto zoom during directions calculations
  • Personal Place limit checks installed
  • Removed duplicate colours from colour picker

20 May 2021 - 6.3.0

Features Added

  • Turn by Turn allows entry of adjusted Avg Speed with full recalc
  • Version Update information shown after app update
  • Latest version check system installed
  • Track Logs auto update (app start & bring foreground)
  • Online Web App version created

Updates Applied

  • Allow zoom and pan during Turn By Turn calculation
  • Click on destinations in Navigation panel not panning to correct position
  • Added link to Data Manager in Places & Treks update alert
  • Adjusted driving mode turn by turn calculation min<7m/s to 14m/s
  • Adjustment to clear settings to refresh settings table in DB
  • Disable text select on position due to rendering issue
  • EOTopo 2018/19 in download manager hide/visible on tap/click
  • Corrected iPad Air performance issues related to EOTopo 2021 low zoom road labels

12 Apr 2021 - 6.2.0

Features Added

  • Ability to reduce map button sizes - in settings
  • Basic GPS driver mode support for in vehicle head units

Updates Applied

  • Map North Up/Track Up now in settings (Default: Track Up)
  • Map GPS Lock & 3D buttons moved closer to zoom buttons
  • Ability to hide - 'More Offline Maps Available' msg on map screen

7 Apr 2021 - 6.1.0

Updates Applied

  • Adjusted tile cache to improve online performance
  • Push notification driver update
  • Map adjustments to offline/online switching
  • DataManager moved EOTopo2021 above 2018/2019

26 Mar 2021 - 6.0.0

Features Added

  • EOTopo 2021 compatibility
  • EOTopo 2021 font size scaling in setting (70-150%)

Updates Applied

  • Fixed TrackLog share url 'undefined' problem
  • Geofence management supports all position formats
  • Adjusted style of cluster markers to improve visibility
  • Fixed duration outputs > 1 day to add to hours
  • Corrected problem with showing available space in Data Manager
  • Photo's held in app documents folder to ensure availability after app restart
  • Map - Added saveState after any moveend to ensure restart at correct/current position
  • Updated all plugin apis to latest

22 Feb 2021 - 5.1.1

Updates Applied

  • Private Place Group filter on Map Layers control missing

18 Feb 2021 - 5.1.0

Updates Applied

  • Speed Panel - removed minus button now minimise via double click/tap
  • Position Formats added UTM & MGRS

12 Feb 2021 - 5.0.10

Updates Applied

  • Removed spinning logo screen lock - implemented GPS startup watchdog
  • Disabled Tracker if location permissions are not 'Always'
  • Added Map Screen setting 'Disable GPS Lock' - Manual or Automatic (default: Manual)
  • Privacy Policy link added to LHS menu and About page

21 Jan 2021 - 5.0.9 (iOS & Android)

Updates Applied

  • 5.0.8 had unrelease Vector options - removed
  • Added Branch SDK for analytics

18 Jan 2021 - 5.0.8 (iOS)

Updates Applied

  • Corrected Locations permissions messages
  • Adjusted to allow "In Use" Locations permission (Snailtrail, Turn By Turn and Tracking may not operate correctly)

12 Jan 2021 - 5.0.7

Updates Applies

  • Beta Releases - 5.0.4, 5.0.5 & 5.0.6
  • GPS Lock not disabled during map zoom & pan operations
  • GPS Driver update 3.9.4 plus settings update
  • Map zoom level display synced during zoom action
  • Fixed ExplorOz Place - Add Description link
  • Back option on Place, Trek & Tracklog when not from map
  • Installed Tracking option for Save Track Log on GeoFence Exit
  • Map layer menu update for filter and group when data not loaded
  • Changing Crosshairs correctly reloads map after settings change

25 Nov 2020 - 5.0.3

V5 Major Update

  • Beta Releases - 5.0.0, 5.0.1 & 5.0.2
  • Complete revamp of the User Interface
  • Home screen concept has been removed
  • Introduction of side panels (both left and right) to access menu items whilst still staying on the map screen
  • Improved on-screen messaging to indicate status of data downloads and features that are not accessible due to account status etc
  • Menu - tap icon to open a panel that appears in the left side of the map screen
  • Search - tap icon to open a panel that appears in the right side of the map screen with headings Places, Address Search, Treks, and Track Logs. Provides access to text list and search within each section
  • Added Current Time, and Sun & Moon Times at your location
  • Added Current Time, and Sun & Moon Times at each Place
  • Added Setting to choose preferred time format (12 or 24 hr)
  • Added new app loading screen
  • Changed terminology - "Private" now "Personal"
  • Changed terminology - "Public" now "ExplorOz"
  • Changed terminology - "Following" now "Shared"
  • Added ability to select/view ExplorOz and Personal Treks separately on the map
  • Added ability to select/view Personal and Shared Track Logs separately on the map
  • Added Share function to Track Logs - to send a link to a friend/post a link showing map in messages/social media
  • Track Logs can now be assigned 3 different status types - Locked, Shareable, Open
  • All clicks on names of Places, Treks, Track Logs from a LIST now opens the item directly on the map (previously Places & Treks went to Show Info screen and Track Logs went to webpage)
  • Multiple Track Logs can now be opened on the map - tick as many as you like from list to build a "selection". Turn on "My Selection" in map layers
  • Changed terminology - "Speed/Heading Box" now "Speed Panel"
  • Speed Panel can now be moved anywhere on the screen using hold/drag
  • Speed Panel can now be minimised and enlarged when needed using - & + icons
  • Speed Panel can now contain only speed, or up to 4 metrics (speed, heading, altitude, position)
  • Speed Panel layout can be adjusted in Settings - ie. vertical or horizontal
  • Speed Panel size can be adjusted in Settings
  • Photo upload tool (available in Places & Post Status) now permits selection of multiple images at once to upload (previously only 1 image per upload)

2 Sep 2020 - 4.1.0

Updates Applied

  • Treks display updates, What to See, Facilities & Information panel changes
  • Turn by Turn adjustments - replace destination with place name
  • Driving Directions uses Driving Traffic mode for current & recalc
  • Auto recalculation error on multi step treks
  • Corrected issue with Straight navigation mode no distance
  • Streets & Paths and Satellite maps updated to V8
  • Map image sprite updates Aug 2020
  • Changed download caching block size to fix crash on download

Aug 2020 - 4.0.0 - 4.0.3

Major Update

  • Entirely new map engine, supports vector tiles, tilt and a whole new API
  • Rewrite of driving directions to provide multi choices and a new re-route tool
  • Auto directions recalculation during travel when off course (provided you are online)
  • Nav plan will remember Mode setting (only changes when updated)
  • Treks now support filtering using Suitability values (4WD, Bike, Walk etc.)
  • Rewrite/update of download code to later spec API
  • Full API plugin updates to latest
  • Android min version now API 22+ (supports Android 5.1+)

13 July 2020 - 3.12.2

Updates Applied

  • Corrected timing issue causing Place at Crosshairs to not be in correct position
  • iOS link to Purchase/View membership

15 June 2020 - 3.12.1 (Android)

Updates Applied

  • Corrected In App Purchase problem on User Account screen

18 May 2020 - 3.12.0

Features Added

  • Server auto updating Reference Manuals (User Manual)
  • Tracker Geofence icon shown on Home Screen when within
  • Tracker Post Status (Home & Map) - submit msg and images to server tracking (triggers new Post Status Notification)
  • Tracker notification subscription support

Updates Applied

  • Tracker Stop on Close, Start on Boot added to settings screen
  • Geofence manager moved to User Account page
  • Track Log creation now has Privacy settings (Public/Private)
  • Track Log editing via swipe left on Track Log (Name, Description & Privacy)

9 March 2020 - 3.11.4

Updates Applied

  • ios update to correct filepaths in download manager & photos.

6 March 2020 - 3.11.3

Features Added

  • Installed Push Notification service

Updates Applied

  • Changed Saved Track Logs thumbnails to EOTopo
  • Added accuracy filter to track log exports (Default: 50m)
  • Minor distance adjustment to Turn by Turn notification formula
  • Removed all persistance on Heartbeat positions
  • Login timing issue causing inability to run in-app purchase
  • Online/Offline update to cover off new webview methods
  • Updated GPS Background driver 3.5.1
  • Updated cordova platform to 9.0.0

iOS Support Update

  • This update supports iOS 11 and up only
  • Last supported version for iOS 9 & 10 is 3.11.1

14 February 2020 - 3.11.0

Features Added

  • Track Log Follow system added (Track Log Manager, Map, Data Manager)
  • Fully revised User Manual Feb 2020

Updates Applied

  • Fixed Map screen setting persistence if App closed from Map Screen
  • Fixed Map screen setting persistence if opened via place/trek
  • Moved Snail Trail Clear button on Map Layers Overlays (Map Screen)
  • Corrected Map Layers OverLays Treks On/Off issue on iOS
  • Updated icons to Font Awesome V5, some icons replaced
  • Removed integrated help in favor of PDF based User Manual
  • Adjusted home screen buttons merged Help & About to single button
  • Map screen back button displayed at wrong time (after place/trek)
  • Public Places add Description sometimes would not allow save

iOS Support Update

  • This update maintains support for iOS 9 & 10

6 January 2020 - 3.10.0

Updates Applied

  • iOS Only Reverted update 3.9.11 - Changed WebView to support new online mapping engine
  • Corrected minor offline places image display issue

iOS Support Update

  • Last supported version for iOS 9 & 10, future updates will include support for iOS 11 and above only. This version will be retained in the app store for older device support

21 December 2019 - 3.9.12

Features Added

  • Android Immersive Full Screen mode supported

Updates Applied

  • Changed Tracker URLs for server tracking (eotrackme -> tracker)

17 December 2019 - 3.9.11

Features Added

  • Geofence add/edit to Tracker on Home Screen
  • Added latest PDF User Manual in Help & Instructions

Updates Applied

  • Minor style/colour update on Tracker on Home Screen
  • Click on line not just eye icon for Tracker on Home Screen
  • Changed WebView to support new online mapping engine
  • Changed 'Track Log Manager' to 'Track Logs'

15 November 2019 - 3.9.10

Updates Applied

  • Undo Place and Trek popup clear from map screen as caused Goto problem
  • Adjustment to Private Places sort order setup

12 November 2019 - 3.9.9

Features Added

  • Map Screen set Zoom & GPS Lock left/right via settings (Default: Left)
  • Private places added sort order Distance/Sequence to support ordered GPX uploads

Updates Applied

  • Map Screen, Place & Trek popup cleared on close to ensure details not flashed up incorrectly on next open (slow devices)
  • Fixed Private Places issue where display stopped due to group count
  • Positions Manager changed to Track Log Manager (name change only)
  • Minor connectivity check url update
  • Device 'aid' added to sent Tracker positions

16 October 2019 - 3.9.8

Features Added

  • Tracker - Device Settings & Sharing added to home screen
  • New Social Sharing system installed in Places & Treks
  • Public places now allow edit of description and highlight to add photo
  • Direct access to Deeplink from standard WebLinks

Updates Applied

  • Fixed Place & Trek lists text width on small devices
  • Correction to selecting Treks on Map screen which fixes previous performance issues with trek layer enabled
  • Minor update to some icons
  • Increase size of close button on treks and places popup on map screen

7 October 2019 - 3.9.6

Features Added

  • Ability to select number of odometers 0-3 in settings (default: 1)
  • New option in Goto, "Replace" which will allow you to replace current plan during Goto

Updates Applied

  • Fix part mappack download data persistence
  • Minor update turn by turn timing
  • Map Nav menu change button Update Directions to Re-Calculate

4 October 2019 - 3.9.5

Updates Applied

  • Updated Icon and Splash screens
  • Updated GPS Background driver 3.2.3
  • Fixed failed login message
  • Corrected home screen link for login in track logging
  • New server login process

21 September 2019 - 3.9.4

Updates Applied

  • Updated GPS Background driver and refactor all GPS code
  • Refactor Track Logging Start/Stop
  • Adjusted re-clustering icons < zoom 11 on map screen

4 September 2019 - 3.9.1

Updates Applied

  • Fixed places list in Treks Directions & Things to Do
  • Adjust timing of reclustering icons on map screen

3 September 2019 - 3.9.0

Features Added

  • Live ETA based on VTC forumla shown in Navigation status line

Updates Applied

  • Corrected Turn by Turn close proximity waypoints skipping
  • Reset Walking mode polyline decoding precision

28 August 2019 - 3.8.6

Features Added

  • Odometers x3 now available on Map Screen - Enable/disable via settings (default: On)

Updates Applied

  • Fixed store review link
  • Refactored/Improved position recording for odometers & snailtrail

26 August 2019 - 3.8.5 iOS Only

Updates Applied

  • Removed the word BETA from settings screen items to pass Apple validation

24 August 2019 - 3.8.4

Updates Applied

  • Adjusted GPS failure/permissions routines
  • Corrected non default position format new place error
  • Corrected new place add duplicating description and poi
  • Fixed Advanced DB clear settings update problem
  • Corrected Base download when no offline license purchased
  • Fixed place not appearing on map after addition (recent bug)
  • Adjusted GPS Timestamp checking function to save positions

19 August 2019 - 3.8.3 Windows Only

Updates Applied

  • Corrected no GPS/no Connection system boot up crash
  • Implemented new online/offline detection system

25 July 2019 - 3.8.2

Updates Applied

  • Adjusted Place cluster sizes on zoom 13 and above
  • Corrected issue with Navigation (voice and step skipping)
  • Additional code refactor in Places services (overlays and photos)

11 July 2019 - 3.8.1

Updates Applied

  • Update for place add error in 3.8.0

10 July 2019 - 3.8.0

Updates Applied

  • Full code best practise refactor to support code upgrades
  • Adjustments to Data Manager to help in download issues
  • Corrected Walking mode polyline decoding precision

5 July 2019 - 3.7.4

Updates Applied

  • Corrected issue introduced in 3.7.3 for Private Trek syncing

24 June 2019 - 3.7.3

Updates Applied

  • Refactored download processing to use Native Unzip tool (faster and less memory utilisation)
  • Upgraded database library to 0.10.0

19 June 2019 - 3.7.1

Updates Applied

  • Corrected incorrect link to InApp purchase for EOTopo 2019 App Version
  • Positions Manager updated "User Treks" to Track Logs

18 June 2019 - 3.7.0

Features Added

  • Support for online & offline EOTopo 2019

Updates Applied

  • Adjustments to inapp products to support EOTopo 2019 App Version
  • Refactored Android Advanced Maps DB Clear function
  • Implemented timestamp check for position recording
  • Adjusted mobile service online/offline timing 10/30secs

8 May 2019 - 3.6.4

Features Added

  • Ability to open Server Tracking view even if Track Logging not running (must be a track logging user)

Updates Applied

  • Corrected issue with offline photo syncing that caused images to not upload
  • Corrected issue that caused private places to disappear from the map when app started in Map view mode
  • Updated SyncAll function to run regardless of app start page
  • Minor update in app store purchase checking process to correct requesting login

10 April 2019 - 3.6.3

Features Added

  • Added support for Places Youtube video content

Updates Applied

  • Fixed issue with some Place weblinks not referencing the correct URL

21 March 2019 - 3.6.2

Updates Applied

  • Bug fix introduced in 3.6.1 where Goto failed on Treks
  • Map Screen: Implemented marker drag as click trigger to help in popup open
  • Map Screen: Added close button in popup

19 March 2019 - 3.6.1

Updates Applied

  • IOS - Disabled shake gesture which caused Undo Typing dialog to appear
  • Refactored timing of online/offline events
  • Corrected failed login dialog appearing when marginal service restored
  • Map Screen stopped reload of base map when online/offline occurred if offline map was loaded
  • Map Screen disabled press and hold place creation option

31 Janurary 2019 - 3.6.0

Breaking Change

  • Due to Updates on Places and Treks the database MUST be Updated at first boot. A dialog alert has been installed in the app to advise when you first boot after update

Features Added

  • Added support for Private Place Groups including map display filtering, add & edit functions in place edit
  • Visual Prompts added for Navigation Turn by Turn, there is now a visual message put at the top of the screen which displays the turn by turn navigation step. Added new settings for enabled/disabled and display duration (Default Turn By Turn, 10 sec)
  • Added Offline map tiles over zoom to level 16
  • Added Turn By Turn display on the Trek Directions page
  • Added ability to Edit & Delete Places from the Map screen popups, Delete option has double tap confirmation
  • Map Screen, Navigation now has Map Opacity slider to set opacity of background map when in navigation mode
  • New setting Track Up Centre Offset will cause the map to move down when Track Up mode is selected - allows more visible map in the forward direction
  • Map Screen added zoom level to main screen between zoom +- buttons, Number changes to red on over zoom offline tiles

Updates Applied

  • Added support for bi directional Turn by Turn in ExplorOz Treks (currently fully supported on MundAl treks)
  • Modified onscreen messages for Turn by Turn directions calculations
  • Map Screen, Navigation adjusted Delete function to support single delete, with delete mode disabled after each deletion
  • Map Screen, Navigation during turn by turn calculation all other map displays hide to show full route
  • Map Screen, Navigation route line background colour adjust to make it more visible
  • Increased width of content panels in some screens
  • Adjusted the Turn by Turn proximity formula to announce/display prompts earlier at higher speed
  • Adjustment to the Altitude corrections system to only apply corrections when in data service
  • Fixed error on Windows Platform which made settings - colour selections difficult
  • Updated icons on Home, Settings tabs, Places and Treks
  • Rewrite of Map markers system to reduce complexity and improve performance
  • Place delete now checks if Place is used in a Trek and prohibits delete

5 September 2018 - 3.5.2

Features Added

  • New Setting for Map Screen - Crosshairs, supports None, Symbol (previous default), Line, and Always Line. Shown in centre of map screen.
  • New Navigation Screen Setting - Voice Prompt Speed. Allowsadjustment of voice speed used in Basic, & Turn-by-Turn Guidance (Default: 4).
  • Cancel Navigation button added to Home screen when in Nav Mode

Updates Applied

  • Intermittment issue of multiple markers shown on map after adding a new place
  • Added additional POI (Place) types and symbols

4 August 2018 - 3.5.1 (Android)

Updates Applied

  • Due to support issue with Android 4.4.2 we have recompiled to min SDK 21 -Android 5 so support for 3.5.X and above will be Android 5+. Version 3.1.0 will be still offered to Android < 5

1 August 2018 - 3.5.0

Features Added

  • Positions Manager: New system to allow extraction of all positional data to create user treks based on date ranges, In-App access to all saved User Treks with support export to GPX and other formats.
  • Direct link to Server based Track Logging on Home page with SAVE/CLEAR controls in-app. New settings to control auto refresh rate (default 5 mins), Base map type (eotopo, streets & paths or satellite) and visibility of the server map
  • Added Track Logging Geofence display to Map Screen and Server Track Logging Map
  • Map screen Speed/Direction control can be toggled top/bottom, plus initial position setting now in Settings (default bottom)
  • Range Rings now supported on Map screen via settings. Supports 0-5 rings at 250m to 5km between each (default None @ 1km)
  • Map screen now has cross hair in centre when not locked to current position, drop marker button changes to cross hair position when shown or current position when locked
  • All position entry fields now match the setting for position display format (D, DM & DMS)
  • Installed Altitude correction via server call when online updated every 20mins (small green dot will appear on map screen altitude when corrections loaded)

Updates Applied

  • Rebuild of full environment, all core components updated
  • Snail Trail/Locations DB data now added to Track Logging position upload
  • Map screen current position arrow sizeable via settings now supports 5 sizes (None - Huge - default Medium)
  • Added latest POI image sprite (includes dump points)
  • Corrected offline photo viewing problem after offline capture
  • Adjusted login process to ensure login occurs after device goes back online. Adjusted message when a failed auto login occurs if password/email validation fails
  • Fixed issue with Light map controls theme causing some nav control buttons to disappear

22 February 2018 - 3.1.0

Features Added

  • Added Altitude display on map screen - Enable/Disabled in Settings

Updates Applied

  • Refactored the Track Logging Startup (possible timing issues)
  • Implemented correction to eliminate Zero tile download problems

7 February 2018 - 3.0.0

Features Added

Updates Applied

  • EOTopo 2018 online increased zoom from Level 14 to Level 16 (18K)
  • Premium EOTopo Offline Mapset replaced to new 2018 version (requires download)
  • Offline max zoom at 144K increased from Level 13 to Level 14 (ie. 2x magnification overzoom added)
  • Support for BadElf GPS added to Settings (ability to turn off redundant internal GPS drivers when using external GPS receiver)

13 September 2017 - 2.1.0

Features Added

  • Windows 10 Support and availability from the Windows Store

Updates Applied

  • Updates to the Turn-By-Turn guidance formula to increase distance predication and bring voice prompt earlier at speed
  • Refactor all Active GPS systems (Map display, Navigation mode & Track logging) to ensure app stays active and to foreground services
  • Added TrekID to Description panel in Treks
  • Track Logging position reports sent using updated https mode
  • Private Trek edit/create from Map now prompts for overwrite or new

Issues Fixed

  • Route error when multiple treks are added (using Add)

07 July 2017 - 2.0.3

Updates Applied

  • Fixed offline/online auto map switching problem
  • Adjusted database setup during download.

20 June 2017 - 2.0.2

Updates Applied

  • Adjusted text of messages shown during download of maps and data
  • Corrected issue with tile count routine that caused the maps to appear not to be loaded correctly
  • Added back button from Home page to pop up message and allow App close
  • Adjusted Settings - Advanced - DB Clear function to force close the App at completion

16 June 2017 - 2.0.1 Android

Updates Applied

  • The 2.0.0 release has a problem in Android 7 that causes the app to crash on launch. This was caused by a config flag that was installed during the update process. This flag was removed and a new release uploaded to resolve the problem

4 June 2017 - 2.0.0

Major Update

  • Home page update - added settings options and adjust layout for upgraded features
  • Private places now editable within the app
  • Private treks fully sync with online account
  • Private treks now editable within the app
  • Treks driving directions added and used in nav mode routing (driving distance vs straight line)
  • Places and Treks list pages max width set to ensure readability
  • Quick add of new place when adding from Map (no entry required - just click)
  • basic announcements and turn by turn - defaults to Basic
  • Places view enable/disable in the map control/layers panel
  • Treks view enable/disable in the map control/layers panel
  • Current zoom status in the map control/layers panel
  • Attribution on the maps now shows online or offline
  • New setting - Font Size, allows for change to all fonts/buttons used within the app
  • New setting - Status Bar visible, toggles the top line device status bar on/off
  • New setting - Position Display Format with choice of D, DM & DMS this adjusts the shown format on all pages
  • New setting - Show Position in Speed/Heading will turn on a position display in the on map screen Speed and Direction panel
  • New setting - Map colour theme to control buttons and controls colours
  • New setting - Voice Prompts, supports Basic and Turn by Turn
  • Help files updated to support new/changed functions and features

Changes Applied

  • Review system updated to use local copy on initial view and update in the background
  • Main settings moved to new settings database to ensure they do not get removed by the OS during update
  • Map remembers last state and returns to previous view on open
  • Distance displays updated to show metres for close items not decimals of kms
  • Fixed keyboard causing fields to disappear in entry screens

Core Updates

  • Cordova 6.5.0, Geolocation 2.7.2, Purchase 6.1.2, Crosswalk 2.3.0, SQL 0.8.6, TTS 0.2.3

29 Nov 2016 - 1.11.9

Features Added

  • New setting to turn off the current position arrow - if off you get a dot marker on the map provided you have pulse enabled

Updates Applied

  • Addressed issue with place order in treks goto
  • Corrected offline maps database creation routine which caused DB Init errors
  • Updated place popup markers to new standard in Nav map
  • Adjusted layering order of X button in Driving Directions panel

01 Nov 2016 - 1.11.3

Updates Applied

  • Speed & Heading on map screens now resizes based on device screen size
  • iOS 10 caching update that caused West Map loading issues
  • iOS was not updating the Storage Location (Using:) count

Fixes Applied

  • Updates to DB deletion system to support reviews tables and structure changes

20 Oct 2016 - 1.11.2

Updates Added

  • Added Treks Map to show all treks installed on a selectable map
  • Changed map popup style improves performance, information and styling
  • Added Speed and Heading display on maps - show/hide via Settings page
  • Recalculated snail trail updates to force add position at turns and increase straight line distance (better accuracy)

Fixes Installed

  • Delete private place from the place description page not working
  • Fixed issue with current position marker not in correct position on rotated map

Core Updates

  • GPS Driver 2.1.2 - implemented watchPosition in activeWatch method

19 Sep 2016 - 1.10.2

Updates Applied

  • Add Direction of travel Up in map views via new three state operation of the GPS lock button (no lock, GPS lock, GPS + compass lock)
  • Fixed issue with displaying incorrect End Place in treks description page when trek initial direction is reversed
  • Installed storage space updates for Android < 5 to find all actual SD devices for install
  • Auto close layer menu on snail trail reset
  • Added help files for offline Comments system

Code Updates

  • Converted Trek pages to ControllerAs syntax
  • Replaced A4Watch with updated Heartbeat change for Android < 5
  • GPS Driver 2.0.10

23 Aug 2016 - V1.10.0 (Android Only)

Features Added

  • Android support for map storage on External SD (reinstall required to change location, due to files structure changes and 4GB limit on SD).

Issues Fixed

  • Problem with GPS driver permissions not registering correctly on some Android versions.
  • Removed GPS driver restart logic due to 2.0.7 changes.

Core Updates

  • GPS Location services updated from 1.7.0 to 2.0.7 SQL Driver services updated to 0.8.1-pre3

8 Aug 2016 - 1.9.3

Updates Applied

  • Added full offline places & treks comments system including all reply/followups, new data manager item + incremental downloads upon opening comments.
  • In-place and in-trek sharing options implemented.
  • Improvements in screen refresh and page switching.
  • Android: Enabled move to SD for the main app (this does not address the maps storage)

Issues Fixed

  • Trek text search not working.
  • Additional rework on in-app purchase system with issues reported on Offline_Map purchase.

29 July 2016 - 1.9.1

Updates Applied

  • Fixes unable to purchase - compatibility problem for some older iPhones/iPad introduced in 1.9.0

Features Added

  • Added prompt for store rating after 5 opens and optional link to ratings from About page

26 July 2016 - 1.9.0

Updates Added

  • Rewrite of places and treks list functions to remove dynamic position tracking improves performance significantly

Fixes Applied

  • Issue identified with Track Logging not starting correctly if not using the home screen as start screen
  • In-App purchase issue causing some users to not register the in-app purchases correctly - EO server V2 implemented.

Core Updates

  • Implementation of more background analytics processes via Branch.io

12 July 2016 - 1.8.15

Features Added

  • Places and Treks list views now support swipe left to enable goto/delete actions
  • Treks goto now asks direction of travel allowing planning in any direction
  • iPad/iPhone added support for multi screen/multi tasking operation
  • Added onHeartbeat 120sec position recording for extended still monitoring in Track Logging

Fixes Installed

  • Corrected snail trail truncation wrong
  • Place photo click/touch opens first image
  • Update to GPS driver launch sequence to eliminate possible timing clash

6 July 2016 - 1.8.11

Features Added

  • - NearBy places tab added to place page display
  • Related treks added to place information page

Updates Applied

  • Issue identified in map pack download where incorrect (out of storage space) message was shown even if pack was installed.
  • Place photo view caused crash if photos > 30
  • Minor rework of in app purchase to ensure correct multi device usage

Core Updates

  • Upgraded SQL drivers to use sqlite-evcore-extbuild version - Speed and stability improvements

1 July 2016 - 1.8.8

Updates Applied

  • Issue identified in map pack download where incorrect (out of storage) message was shown even if pack was installed.

29 June 2016 - 1.8.7

Features Added

  • - persisted last 50km snail trail added + line colour option in settings
  • snail trail control added to map layer controls (hide/reset)
  • offline sync of Private Places to allow cross device sync and backup

Updates Applied

  • replaced GPS lock and zoom buttons on map pages to stop touch event pass through as reported from some users
  • minor updates to map download routines to eliminate possible caching issues

Android 4.X Update

  • due to fault in older Android platforms a work around has been installed to ensure Track Logging movements are recorded and sent to the server. These devices cannot use the intelligent movement GPS system and so a timer has been installed to force these positional updates.

Core Updates

  • updated GPS driver to 1.7.0
  • removed Basic Poll system. Now using updated GPS service detection system, this results in a massive battery power saving when not moving

15 June 2016 - 1.8.0

Treks major update

  • Added private treks via save option in navigation map.
  • Adjusted treks list to support tabs with Recent, List & Private views.

Updates Applied

  • Added scale bar to map views - located bottom right.
  • Added new Settings help screen with full details on GPS Timers.
  • Added in page help (? button) links.
  • Added Home icon button to page headers for quick return to home page.
  • Change minimum length of Place Name field when entering new place to 1 character.
  • Heading text and button positions updated on Android.
  • Places list button on map view changed destination from recent to public list.
  • Minor button style updates

12 June 2016 - 1.7.3

Updates Applied

  • Issue where centre on map was not correctly setup on initial map/nav map load
  • Added colour selection for Current & Next Navigational lines and icon pulse in settings
  • Change heading line 2 colour from light-blue/white (bar-calm) to dark-grey/white (bar-dark)
  • This update to both platforms will also bring in the 1.7.2 updates to iOS pushed out to Android which includes support for Location Services< disabled operation

11 June 2016 - 1.7.2 Android

Updates Applied

  • Android random crashes with OutOfMemory errors.
  • Implementation of last know or default location "Alice Springs" if Location Services are disabled.

Updates applied

  • Style adjustments to better support device specific font settings
  • Add ability to change latitude & longitude of new places created via touch & hold or Pin in the map view.

10 June 2016 - 1.6.15

Updates Applied

  • Error Code 6 during map downloads caused by database constraint issue only seen on Android 5 systems.
  • Bug causing Start Screen - Navigation Map to produce a blank screen.

Updates applied

  • Change email link to direct link to the Feedback and FAQ page on the app About screen

10 June 2016 - 1.6.14 Initial Release

First release version of the app published on App Store and Play Store.

Enquiries

If you have enquiry you are welcome to contact us directly. We are a very small, privately operated family business and we do not confine our workplace to a fixed office and are often working on the road performing app testing, mapping and content surveys/updates. When we work remotely, we use StarLink (satellite wifi) to ensure we stay reachable even if we're in the remote Australian outback.

The best way to reach us is by phone - so please call first. If we don't answer, please leave a message and we will call you back as soon as possible. Alternatively, we recommend using the Help Desk (use tab below) which works like email. This ensures effective correspondence tracking. Both phone and Help Desk reaches David and Michelle directly.

Phone: 08 9403 3737 or 0491 137 247
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