bike and hiking navigation maps

Scout for iPhone uses a high-resolution basemap from the worldwide OpenStreetMap (online connection necessary for OSM maps). Click the button at the top left to jump to the current position. You can display routes and tracks on the map and use them for biking or hiking.

The freeware map OpenStreetMap contains information about roads, footpaths and cities. You can move and zoom the map with your fingers. OpenStreetMap, which is updated regularly, is a non-commercial map made by thousands of volunteers all around the world.

Topografic maps

A special feature of this navigation app is the possibilty to use detailed topografic maps which are installed directly on the iphone. With such maps you don't need a connetion to the mobile network which often is not available in woods or mountain regions. Additionally, you save roaming costs when you use the app abroad.

There are 2 possibilities to use topografic maps: 

1. Purchase maps via MapStore

Scout for iPhone has built-in access to our MapStore where you can buy detailed topographic maps for use offline (scale 1:50,000). You can buy extra regions, store them on the iPhone and use all of the functions in the app without without needing an internet connection. The topographic maps are especially suitable for outdoor activities since they show very small tracks and footpaths, small streams and contour lines.

The following PDF-documents help you to find the correct map region for your needs:

Overview Map Store 

These extra maps are assigned to your iTune account, i.e. you can use them with all devices using the same iTune account.

2. Exchange maps with "Tour Explorer"

Planning tours on the pc is an easy way to prepare outdoor activities, as on a large screen you have got a good overview as well as many convenient tools for analyzing the tour. The tour and suitable map section can be transferred to the iphone and used for navigation. "Tour Explorer" is available for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Luxembourg.

User of "Tour Explorer" (Version 5.0) can export map data via WLAN (not via usb) to the iphone.

iPhone bike navigation - speedometer bike computer

The stylish speedometer shows you the GPS signal strength and all other information you need to know. You can choose six fields to display out of the following list:

• Current speed
• Maximum speed
• Average speed
• Pace (Min/Km)
• Number of trackpoints  recorded
• Total distance travelled
• Total elapsed time
• Travelling time
• Total sum uphill/downhill
• Current inclination
• Current altitude
• Lowest/highest point
• GPS accuracy (horizontal and vertical)

Click the Start button to start recording a track. In the Settings menu you can choose three different track recording methods (optimized, time-based or distance-based track points). In map view, the track is automatically shown overlaid on the map. You can pause and continue with track recording at any time. After recording the track, you can store it as a gpx file and give it a name.

While recording a track, you can switch your iPhone to standby to save battery power (press the button at the top right).

Scout for iPhone - Tracks and Routes

Each track that you recorded is shown in the tour overview and can be used later for navigation. The tour overview shows a small icon of the track together with length, altitude difference and date of recording.

Further extra information is stored as well:

• Total distance
• Travelling time
• Average speed
• Highest/lowest point
• Personal rating (scenery, fitness, skill and adventure)

Each track and its statistics can be sent as gpx-file via email and can be viewed on a PC or exchanged with friends. The Diagram menu shows an elevation and speed profile for the track. You can also view stored  tracks in the map view.

In addition, you can import tracks as GPX files from outdoor tourism web sites (iOS xxx or later).

Waypoints

Mark interesting points on the map and save them in your waypoints-list. Click to the menu "waypoints", press the plus-button on the top-right and mark the position on the map.

Alternatively, you can define a waypoint by typing in its coordinates (geographic). Geocachers can create new aims in distance and direction defined from their actual position.  

Select a name for your waypoint and add a foto if you want.

Settings

The Settings menu lets you customize Scout for iPhone to your personal needs.

Map: This is used to manage your map regions and choose the map type to show in Map View. You can buy topographic maps and download them to your iPhone (WLAN recommended) to be independent from an internet connection during your outdoor activities. When you are on the road, you can also use the purchased maps online through the mobile data connection and then download them later when WLAN is available.

General: This is used to choose the required units (metric or US) and the track recording method (optimized, time-based, distance-based). You can also choose an automatic screen saver to save battery power when you are outdoors.

Further Functions

MagicMaps Scout for iPhone bike navigation supports the languages English, German, French and Italian.