iphone gps vs normal gps system

[unskinnybob]

Hold off buying TomTom for IOS till 6.0 goes live and you know what you're getting mahala.

 

[myztic]

i have the beta iOS 6 and the maps really aren't good in south africa. Directions aren't great.

 

[noxibox]

Does the TomTom app have the same limitation as their hardware device software that requires picking the city first when searching?

 

[Sinbad]

Does the TomTom app have the same limitation as their hardware device software that requires picking the city first when searching?

Yes. The software is pretty much identical.

 

[thed33p]

do I need to buy the car kit for it?
do you think the live traffic is worth it? I might try the live traffic for a month just to see.

I have a built-in Tom Tom in my car which can't take Live and I still bought the phone app just to get Live - it works really well!

Only limitation is that it only gives traffic info on primary and secondary roads - sometimes a secondary road has traffic and it tries to re-route you to a tertiary road which has EVEN MORE traffic. In general it's excellent tho!!

 

[myztic]

any ideas when IOS 6 will be released officially? I have no patience

 

[greg0205]

any ideas when IOS 6 will be released officially? I have no patience

Around the same time they launch the new phone... Most pundits' best guess is September/October.

 

[MongooseMan]

any ideas when IOS 6 will be released officially? I have no patience

Have you tried Waze, in the interim?

 

[myztic]

nope, is waze nice? How is navigon in comparison to tom-tom and waze?
September is still a bit of time away.. maybe ill just go splurge and get it. Are there more features though on the full gps system vs the iPhone app?

 

[clasqm]

I have a little Tomtom Start permanently mounted in my car (actually screwed down onto the dash, not using the sucker that comes off whenever it's a hot day) and I love it. I never need to think where my phone is, the GPS is always there, all the time. A USB extension cable carefully routed around the upholstery makes it permanently charged-up. It simply is part of the car.

But each to his own. Just do the math, though. The cost of the app, the cradle, the car charger, how much does that end up as? For just over a grand you can have a standalone gadget.

 

[thed33p]

Are there more features though on the full gps system vs the iPhone app?

no - it's the same navcore

The cost of the app, the cradle, the car charger, how much does that end up as? just over a grand you can have a standalone gadget.

Yes but for this standalone unit u will have to pay for map upgrades - with the app they are free.

Also, with a standalone unit, to get one for your SO / kids, you have to buy them one whereas the app u can sync to any and all devices linked to your Apple ID at no additional cost

 

[iAmThePope]

Very cool app. I've got an iPad and bought the tomtom for it. Not so practical lol and I have a standalone tomtom device for my car, they're the same. Google's traffic is awesome for planning your route using the app

 

[myztic]

ok i think I'm gonna just buy it... i got lost today and couldn't find my way out because my garmin is not up to date. It can't figure out that the rivonia offramp is different. I wonder how i'm supposed to update the software and maps.... I feel so untechfriendly with my garmin but am great with my iPhone.

Is the TomTom app the same for iPhone and iPad?

 

[MongooseMan]

Waze is free. So if you're looking for a temporary solution, you can't lose by trying it out.

 

[greg0205]

Is the TomTom app the same for iPhone and iPad?

Yep, its designed for both.

 

[clasqm]

Yes but for this standalone unit u will have to pay for map upgrades - with the app they are free.

I'm not calling you a liar or anything, thed33p. But when I look at the app in the iTunes store, I see "Top in-App Purchases: 1 Month update for $5.99, 12 months for $37.99" and so on. So are you speaking from experience here?

Are you sure you are getting actual maps for free? My Start also gets connected and downloads something from time to time for free. Not maps, just new speedtrap locations. (I'm too cheap to buy new maps at tomtom's prices. I figure at what they charge, I can use it for 2 years and buy a whole new one.)

So until we figure out what is meant by those in-app purchases, I am doubtful that tomtom is giving away map updates for free.

Also, with a standalone unit, to get one for your SO / kids, you have to buy them one whereas the app u can sync to any and all devices linked to your Apple ID at no additional cost

Yes, that is a good point.

 

[bwana]

I'm a TomTom app user but during a recent trip to the UK I used Skrobbler and it was actually pretty good - not TomTom good but still got us from A to B without problem. It relies on openmap so I'm not sure how good SA coverage.

Also tried Waze in the UK and it was a real wazte [sic] of time.

So until we figure out what is meant by those in-app purchases, I am doubtful that tomtom is giving away map updates for free.

I've got a feeling those in app purchases are for Traffic. My app shows one month costing £3.99 and one year £26.99 which corresponds fairly closely.

 

[ebendl]

The in-app purchases (1 month, 12 months) are for live-traffic. Map updates are free!

From description of app in iTunes:

*** Great reasons to choose the TomTom Navigation app for iPhone/iPad ***
Only the TomTom Navigation app for iPhone/iPad can offer
- The most accurate TomTom maps in your pocket – no mobile signal needed
- Daily free map updates wherever you are, via Map Share
- Reliable arrival times at all times of day with IQ Routes
- The quickest routes through traffic, proven. Powered by TomTom HD Traffic (1)
- Powerful search with Google™ and Facebook™
- Clear turn-by-turn guidance while on the phone thanks to iOS Multitasking support
- Seamless integration with your iPhone/iPad contacts, photos, music, email and calendar.

What's New in Version 1.10
- LATEST, UPDATED TOMTOM MAP: Because roads are constantly changing, on average 15% of roads change every year, your TomTom App update comes with the latest and most up-to-date map.

 

[noxibox]

ok i think I'm gonna just buy it... i got lost today and couldn't find my way out because my garmin is not up to date. It can't figure out that the rivonia offramp is different. I wonder how i'm supposed to update the software and maps.... I feel so untechfriendly with my garmin but am great with my iPhone.

Was the maps application on the phone no help?

Yes. The software is pretty much identical.

Pity. It makes it a huge pain to use. If you don't know under what 'city' TomTom have classified the road you can't find it.

 

[Sinbad]

Was the maps application on the phone no help?


Pity. It makes it a huge pain to use. If you don't know under what 'city' TomTom have classified the road you can't find it.

Agreed. That does bug me somewhat...