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ExplorOz Traveller

Traveller brings together Australia’s most comprehensive offline mapping, intuitive trip planning, and powerful navigation into a single app – making it the only tool you need. Whether you're in a vehicle, on a hike, or planning from home, Traveller is built for real adventurers who demand reliability, accuracy, and simplicity. Expand the tabs below to find out more.

ExplorOz Traveller – What It Costs

Using ExplorOz Traveller involves three potential components, but not all are required depending on how you use the app.

1. Traveller App

Cost: $59.99
Where: Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Includes:
- Access to the app on your chosen platform (unlimited devices). Does not cover cross-platform use (separate purchase required).
- Use of online maps (updated regularly at no extra cost)
Note: This is a once-off purchase - not a subscription.

2. EOTopo Offline Map Licence (optional but recommended)

Cost: $49.99
Validity: Licence is valid for 4 years from the date of product release (eg 2025 edition is valid until 2029). Map is exclusive to the ExplorOz Traveller App only. Licence is per user. Licence is linked to ExplorOz User Account login offering unlimited map downloads and use on multiple devices (all platforms).
Includes:
- 9GB of data downloadable via 4 map packs (LoRes, HiRes, Contours, Terrain). Once downloaded this provides seamless, Australia-wide coverage offline.
Important: This is a specific map licence for offline map use and is a separate and additional purchase to the Traveller app purchase.
Upgrade Option: No upgrade included. Once the licence expires, your downloaded maps will no longer be supported in the Traveller app and you’ll need to purchase a new licence to download a current edition of EOTopo.

3. Membership (optional unlocks premium features)

Cost: $49.95
Validity: 12 months licensed access to various Member-only features.
Includes:
- Tracker (real-time position sharing with family/friends)
- Web-App access (run Traveller in your browser on PC/Mac)
- Increased storage for Personal Places
- Ability to export/share data in GPX format)
- Ability to create/publish Blogs on website
- Full device sync support across all platforms
- This licence does NOT include offline map upgrades

SUMMARY

Whilst you can start using the Traveller app immediately for $59.99 this would only cover online usage due to the fact that this does not include high resolution offline maps. It is expected that most users would eventually require the offline map licence (EOTopo) making the total cost $108.98 with no more to pay for up to 4 years.

If Membership access is desired, add $49.95. You can add or stop Membership access at any time without affecting your standard use of the Traveller app and maps. Membership is only sold as a 12 month access. No auto renewing subscription.

TIP	Whilst the App purchase is platform specific, the licences for EOTopo maps & Membership offer cross-platform use.

See What’s Included

Everything Included to Plan, Navigate, and Track Your Journey

The ExplorOz Traveller app is a powerful, all-in-one mapping and navigation tool designed specifically for offline use throughout Australia. Whether you're travelling remotely or planning a detailed itinerary, Traveller equips you with everything you need in one seamless platform.

What You Get:

105,000+ ExplorOz Places: Campsites, POIs, facilities, and attractions – all available offline with photos, descriptions, coordinates, and community reviews.
ExplorOz Treks: Nearly 200 pre-loaded routes featuring navigation-ready trip guides with detailed planning advice, auto-routing, and linked Places to help you explore iconic and remote destinations.
Personal Content Tools: Create and save your own Personal Places and Personal Treks, log travel stats, and export GPX or Track Log files post-trip.
Offline & Online Mapping: Includes online access to the latest, full EOTopo version, (updated free annually), plus access to download part 1 of the 4-part offline EOTopo map set. With this part 1 download (LoRes map pack) the offline map is functional but with limited zoom (purchase the licence to increase zoom to high resolution).
Cloud Syncing: Use a free ExplorOz account to sync your saved content across multiple devices.

High-Resolution Mapping (Optional)

Upgrade your mapping experience with a high-resolution offline EOTopo map licence. This enables download of additional offline map layers for detailed viewing and navigation, including:

High resolution zoom to Level 18 across Australia
Hill shading and terrain layers
Topographic contour detail

Licences are issued per map edition (by release year) and provide 4 years of download access. To continue offline use, a new edition licence must be purchased at least once every 4 years. Many users choose to upgrade annually to stay current with map updates.

Optional Member Features

ExplorOz Members enjoy additional benefits including:

Tracker – real-time GPS tracking feature for your travels
Traveller Web-App – access your app from a browser on PC or Mac for trip planning and content management
Bonus tools, settings, and additional storage

Membership is optional and separate from maps. It's ideal for users who want to get the most out of their ExplorOz experience, especially for planning and live tracking.

Why ExplorOz Traveller?

Where to Purchase

Open the App Store or Play Store on your phone, tablet or headunit and enter a search for "ExplorOz Traveller". After download, follow links within the app to purchase EOTopo offline maps licence and Membership (if desired).

Frequently Asked Questions

DO YOU HAVE A FREE VERSION?

No. This is a full-featured, premium app offering GPS, Navigation, Mapping and Tracking complete with offline content that exceeds and outshines the features of any other Australian travel app. It also features loads of customisable settings and features, offers full user interaction, and user-generated updates and unlike any other app of its kinds, allows you to create and save private content (notes, folders, places, treks). The initial app purchase includes our premium whole of Australia EOTopo maps for online use (can be downloaded & stored for offline use with additional fee).

DO I NEED TO PAY FOR THE MEMBERSHIP TO USE THE APP OFFLINE?

No. The Traveller app works and tracks offline for all users. The only extra you must get for offline use is the EOTopo licence (to download the maps). Membership is not required but there are some extra perks and features that are only accessible if you have a Member account. Please refer to the specific list of Membership Perksfor details.

DO YOU HAVE A DESKTOP VERSION FOR PLANNING?

Yes - you will need to purchase the Membership licence to gain access and then you can open the Web-App via our website - you'll go into your Account tab and access it via the Traveller Control Panel - WebApp. You can buy Membership here.

CAN I SHARE THE APP WITH MY PARTNER?

App sharing is managed through your Google or Apple account. Look for instructions on the respective app store support pages. With ExplorOz Traveller, once it is installed, you can share the same ExplorOz account login details (ie. email account/password combination). The additional user/s then doesn't need to pay for a map licence if you already have one and also ensures you are sharing the same app data/trip plans/membership etc).

WHY DO I SEE A CHARGE TO DOWNLOAD THE APP AGAIN?

A common misunderstanding is not being aware that app purchases are always platform-specific. This means that if you originally bought the app on an Apple device (iOS), you cannot download it for free on an Android device (or vice versa). This only affects the download of the Traveller app itself. The additional add ons (EOTopo maps and Membership licences), together with all your personal app content is retained for cross-platform use via your ExplorOz user account login.

HOW DO I GET MAP UPDATES?

EOTopo offline map updates are a separate purchase. These are released annually. You'll get free updates to the ONLINE versions but you can keep using your older offline version for up to 4 years without paying a subscription - just a one-time purchase (at least every 4 years). See detailed Terms & Conditions on the EOTopo webpage.

IS CARPLAY/ANDROID AUTO SUPPORTED?

Not without an adapter. See section below - CarPlay/Android Auto & Adapters for everything you need to know.

DO YOU HAVE TUTORIALS?

Yes we have a large number of Tutorials on the ExplorOz YouTube channel. Go into Playlists - select ExplorOz Traveller App Tutorials. For your convenience you can also play the videos directly in this page - see Video Tutorials tab further down on this page.

We also have PDF Help Guides - these are very pictorial and simple, covering just 1 topic per guide in easy to digest visual and step-by-step format. You'll find these Help Guides on this page (see Section: Help Guides) and also in the app so you have access when offline (open the app main menu - scroll down to Help Guides).

CarPlay/Android Auto & Adapters

CarPlay and Android Auto are projection interfaces (not full operating systems) that mirror approved apps from your phone to the vehicle’s screen. Only a limited selection of specially developed apps are supported. These platforms have strict limitations for navigation and are costly and complex to develop for - especially for locally developed Australian apps - so not only will you find that ExplorOz Traveller is unsupported, neither is Hema, Wikicamps and others.

However, there is a solution using an AI Box (Android Interface) adapter. The guide below explains how it works.

The Simple Workaround: AI Box Adapters

For between $250 - $350, you can purchase an Android Interface adapter for use with CarPlay/Android Auto headunits. These clever devices plug into a port at the front of your vehicle’s headunit and launch a full Android operating system on your vehicle’s screen - essentially turning it into an Android tablet. Best of all, you retain use of your regular CarPlay or Android Auto interface at any time. This solution allows you to install and run the ExplorOz Traveller app (requires purchase of Android version; access other Android apps like Netflix, YouTube, web browsers, and more; plus you'll keep using your factory headunit without any permanent modifications. Even if you're an Apple user, you can still use an Android Interface Box Adapter, as it operates independently of your phone once connected. Apps are installed on the adapter, not your phone or headunit.

The AI adapter is portable, so you can move it between vehicles – making it a flexible and future-proof solution.

What AI Box to Buy

We recommend using an AI Box from Smart World, an Australian company located in Sydney offering solutions designed to work with a wide range of the latest factory-fitted infotainment systems – including both wired and wireless setups. Their units offer full Android OS functionality on your vehicle's screen; Compatibility with wireless and wired CarPlay/Android Auto, Free shipping, Australian local service/support and Pre-sales assistance to help choose the right model for your vehicle. TIP: check if your headunit offers Wired or Wireless CarPlay integration then select the matching wired or wireless adapter.

SmartWorld also offer additional solutions including headunits for vehicles without an existing CarPlay/AA infotainment system and dedicated systems for motorbikes. We have secured discounts exclusively for ExplorOz customers via the referral link, plus we have prepared video tutorials.

See Installation & Demo of AI Adapter for Cars with Wired CarPlay/AA
See Installation & Demo of AI Adapter for Cars with Wireless CarPlay/AA

Use this referral link to Smart World to view pricing and all product options: Smart World App2Car Solutions.

Alternative Option: CarLinkKit (Wired CarPlay/AAuto only)

For the past few years, we’ve initially recommended the CarLinkKit TBox, which has been well received. However, one of the limitations with the CarLinkKit is it’s ONLY compatible with wired CarPlay systems and now with many wireless CarPlay headunits it may not suit all buyers. Since this unit ships from China there is approx. a 10-day delivery to Australia, and unlike the SmartWorld solution, it comes with minimal setup instructions and no local support. This option is slightly cheaper than the units available locally from Smartworld. We offer these as suggestions and ultimately the choice is yours. Use our Discount Referral to CarLinkit.

Known Compatibility Issues with CarLinkKit

If your vehicle is listed below, it may experience limited or inconsistent functionality with CarLinkKit:-
Toyota Land Cruiser (especially models prior to 2020), Toyota Hilux (2015–2020) and new 2025 models, Mitsubishi Pajero (up to 2019), Ford Ranger (pre-2022 models), Nissan Navara (D40 and early D23 series), Isuzu D-Max (2012–2025), Jeep Wrangler (notably the JK series and some early JL models), Suzuki Jimny (2019–2021, depending on the head unit), BYD Shark and Sealion 2025, LDV T60, D90 , G10, GWM Cannon, Ssangyong Torres and Actyon 2024 and 2025, MG all models, All car models without CarPlay inbuilt from factory.

Full Android Headunits

If your vehicle uses an aftermarket Android headunit (such as those from Vhedia, T'eyes, Polaris, or ECOffroad), there’s no issue. These units already run a full Android operating system, giving you direct access to the Google Play Store where you can easily download and install the ExplorOz Traveller app. Depending on the device, they may or maynot offer CarPlay/Android Auto.

Need a New Headunit?

If your vehicle currently doesn't have a navigation headunit, or you're looking to upgrade, or want a more portable solution, take a look at the new SmartWorld App2Car Display. This is an all-in-one solution combining a full Android headunit with CarPlay/Android Auto functionality and is the most cost-effective and practical solution we've come across because it doesn't require removal of your existing stereo and doesn't come with the heavy price tag of buying a full Android headunit which could be upwards of $1500 to even $4000 after professional installation by an auto electrician. This portable display is approx 10" wide, comes with its own dash-mount and with it's slimline size is perhaps more appealing and practical than attempting to mount a full size tablet or iPad and at this very affordable price is a great option. The ExplorOz Team have been testing this unit since June 2025 and are currently impressed with our initial testing. Use our referral link to: Smart World App2Car Display.

Watch the short 1 minute demonstration video below.

After you receive your unit, follow this link for Full Installation Instructions (15 minutes)

For Motorbikes

The SmartWorld Motorbike App2Bike Display is a rugged, waterproof smart display designed specifically for motorbikes. This unit is hard-wired to your bike, and includes the mounting brackets. It is waterproof, dustproof, and comes with tyre pressure monitoring system display, and other great features specifically for moto riders. The unit allows you to install and run the ExplorOz Traveller app (and any other Android app) for real-time navigation and adventure tracking. This unit is built on a full Android operating system (ready to install ExplorOz Traveller) plus offers full CarPlay & Android Auto functionality. Available from SmartWorld - follow the link above.

See Demo of App2Bike Display from Smartworld

System Requirements

WHAT DEVICES ARE COMPATIBLE?

ExplorOz Traveller is an app is designed for use on phones, tablets, iPads, Android Headunits, Android AI Box Adapters. We also offer a Desktop app for online use. For offline use, you'll need to locate the app listing in either the Google Playstore, or Apple App Store where you can download the app directly to your device. The Traveller app cannot be installed onto Garmin devices or other devices that do not have access to the Playstore or App Store. Whilst the Traveller app does not offer native support for CarPlay or Android Auto you can use an Android Interface Adapter (also known as AI box adapter) to add Android operating system functionality to enable downloading the app from Google Playstore. See the separate section on this page for "CarPlay/Android Auto & Adapters".

OFFINE REQUIREMENTS

To work offline, your device must have access to GPS via satellites and you need to purchase and download the full EOTopo mapset (whole of Australia coverage). This is a separate purchase to the Traveller app - use link in app or go direct to our shop to buy EOTopo.

HOW MUCH STORAGE DO I NEED?

The Traveller app itself is small, only around 16MB. Downloaded map storage requires approx 8GB. The maps can be downloaded to SD card in your device otherwise saved to internal storage.

MINIMUM PLATFORM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

GPS is necessary for offline use of the Traveller app. Most compatible devices will have built in GPS but there are some iPads without built in GPS which will therefore need an external GPS receiver. In addition, devices must have a compatible operating system as detailed below.

Apple

Compatible with iPhones & iPads with iOS14 or above. iPads without built in GPS receiver will need external GPS receiver. CarPlay is not supported unless used with an Android Interface Adapter (see separate section this page). App Store download not available for MacBook or iMAC (see Web-app for alternative).

Android

Compatible with phones, tablets and headunits with Android 9 or above. Android Auto is not supported unless used with an Android Interface Adapter (see separate section this page)

Windows 10/11

To take a Windows device on a trip for active navigation or tracking you would need to buy the app through the Microsoft store. However, we regret to inform you that the Windows version available from the Microsoft Store has reached "End of Life" which means there will be no future updates available to download from the Microsoft Store after version 9.5 (for imminent release July 2025). However, we do offer a Desktop version (WebApp) which is the solution for Windows (and MAC) users (online only). For Windows users, we recommend that you 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.

Web-App for Desktop Computers

Dedicated online version accessible via our website through your Account tab (Membership required). Compatible with most browsers - Chrome, Edge, Safari etc. No app purchase or software download required. Web-app does not function when moving, all GPS functions are disabled - designed for static use only (eg. planning, browsing). Online maps only. No ability to download offline maps. Saved content (notes, folders, places, treks) will auto sync through your ExplorOz account to your phone/tablet/iPad/headunit (internet connection required to sync).

GPS TIPS

Using your phone as a Hotspot to a tablet, iPad or headunit will not provide GPS when the phone is offline so this method is not a solution for offline tracking. When location services are not detected, the app will default to use Alice Springs as your location. To avoid this, ensure you have a device with a built in GPS or connect an external GPS. Be aware that Starlink connections do not enable your device to receive GPS location data so you would still need to connect your external GPS (unless the device has built-in GPS).

Recommended External GPS Receivers

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. Be aware that Windows "Apps" do not automatically detect external GPS receivers unlike Apple and Android devices, so Windows users will need to install an additional software program to configure the GPS sensor as a Windows sensor. This is the only method that ensures your Windows device will display your current location on the maps as you are moving. Go to https://www.gpssensordrivers.com/ to download this free program. Follow the specific instructions provided on their website.

Web-App for Desktop Users

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 to complement your use of the app. The key advantage of the webapp is that it allows the use of a mouse and is perfect for those who are looking at using a desktop computer - Windows PC/laptop, MacBook or iMac. It does not offer anything additional to the portable app on your phone/tablet and is identical for planning. Once you've made your plans, you can then sync the content back to your travel devices.

WHO NEEDS IT?

The webapp is a handy option for:-

users that haven't decided whether they'll buy the Android or Apple version of the app for their trip but have a desktop computer and want to start planning
users wanting a cheaper way to trial the app before purchase/download of the full offline app
users that have already purchased/downloaded the app to a phone/tablet/headunit but desire the convenience and practicality of using a mouse on a PC or MAC for streamlined trip planning with a larger screen

WHERE TO GET IT?

The web-app is one of our most popular Membership Perks so make sure you upgrade your free ExplorOz user account with a Membership licence. Get it here.

Next, login to the ExplorOz website and open your Account (click Account).
Click "Traveller Control Panel".
Click OPEN Web App (this opens a window on your device which you can close, refresh etc).
You cannot bookmark the link to the web-app due to security; you must access it via the Account button on the website each time.

When you first click "OPEN" Web-App, follow the prompts to login 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.

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.

Setup

Quick Start Guide

How to use Maps & Search

Organising Content

Creating Personal Content

Navigation & Treks

Tracking & Track Logs

Using Tracker in Traveller

Settings

Troubleshooting

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.

Version & Update History

5 Jun 2025 - 9.4.X

Trek & Trek Routes refactored to correct evolving issues

21 Feb 2025 - 9.3.X

Content filter by My Notes
Add support for 3 custom filters on places
Range rings now support width and colour settings
Export Positions date selection using UTC corrected to local time
Place move decimal precision was too high corrected to 6 decimals
9.3.1 Updated Places search to include address field

20 Jan 2025 - 9.2.X

EOTopo 2025 Online & Offline support added
Removed support for EOTopo 2021

27 Nov 2024 - 9.1.X

Added Map Screen Setting - Speed Exceed Visual Alert (Default: 5%) & Speed Exceed Voice Alert (Min: 40km/hr - Default: 10%) set the values for the visual (flashing speed icon) and voice (speed) alerts
Added Map Screen Setting - Track Log Line Style (Default: Subtle) set to Bold will make Track Logs more visible (wider & higher opacity) on the map screen
Navigation setting Auto Recalculate if Online default changed to Off
Place photos limited to most recent 9 images per place, new photos insert at beginning
Added Legends to Help Guides for Place Types & Features
Data Manager map pack downloads require Content to be installed
ETA changed to timer icon in nav mode
Import files now creates sub folders under Imported Data Group
Advanced GPS poll frequency setting now in .1s increments to 1s (Default: .5s)
Increase content download timeouts for poor connections
Fixed reviews not syncing correctly
Fixed Register process special character support
9.1.4 - iOS18 Gallery selection not showing all photos

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

EOTopo 2023 Support

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

Support for EOTopo 2018

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
The landline number diverts to the mobile so no matter whether we are in or out of our office, your call will be received. Please leave a message and we will try to return your call as soon as possible.

If you have already raised a Help Desk support ticket, please quote the ticket number in your voice message.

Help Desk Support

Send an email via the Help Desk
Raise a support ticket for fully traceable communication.