All your routes, all your adventures mapped with OS MapFinder
Written by Ordnance Survey
Thursday, 10 January 2013
Ordnance Survey has launched the organisation’s first official mobile
app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. OS MapFinder, is an ideal iOS app
for outdoor enthusiasts or anyone participating in in outdoor
activities; is free to download and includes free overview mapping for
the whole of Great Britain. Once downloaded OS MapFinder allows users to
purchase and download more detailed map data for outdoor use.
Ordnance Survey maintains Great Britain’s definitive digital mapping
database and OS MapFinder brings all the detail and accuracy of the
iconic and trusted Ordnance Survey paper maps to iOS devices.
A unique feature of the fast and easy to use app is the tile download
facility, which provides users with, the ultimate freedom to choose the
maps they want. Sections of mapping are purchased in single 10 km by 10
km tiles with prices from just 69p and the image brings Ordnance
Survey’s recognised print quality to iOS devices using 660 dpi. This
means that on devices with retina display, the images appear sharp and
clear.
All maps are cached on the device, meaning they can be used even
without a WiFi or mobile signal, improving reliability and the
experience of using the maps outdoors. Users can search for locations by
place name, postcode, Ordnance Survey Grid reference and then
seamlessly zoom across the range of maps to get a range of perspectives.
Having selected their map of choice, OS MapFinder also allows users to
record or draw their walking, cycling or running routes. Routes can be
saved on the device to be reviewed or repeated at a later date and can
be personalised with photographs.
Peter ter Haar, Director of Products said: “Ordnance Survey prides
itself on generating accurate and up-to-date mapping data. Customers
have been asking us to extend the ways they can access our detailed and
trusted mapping to meet the demands of today’s digital lifestyle. We are
delighted to be launching OS MapFinder to give consumers the most
up-to-date mapping from just 69p. Customers will now be able to enjoy
the same experience as using a trusted Ordnance Survey paper map when
exploring Great Britain on the go, at the touch of a screen.
“OS MapFinder is an extension of our outdoor products with
accessibility to our quality mapping in print, online and now on mobile
devices.”
The OS MapFinder app is free to download from iTunes at:
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