Citymaps 2.0.1
It's a nice app that provides users with a map of cities and lets them explore new places, based on reviews made by other users. It has an intuitive UI and it displays a map on the home screen, to let users easily check out places.
Intuitive UI with lots of features at hand
The app launches with a really nice tutorial, it presents all the neat things that you can do with it and ways in which you can access features. The first thing that you need to do in order to use the app is to register with an account.
You can do so by using your Facebook or Google+ account, so that it wouldn't take that long to register. Next, the app will open a map on the home screen letting you pinch the screen in order to resize the map and change the city.
Explore places in all sort of cities
A side menu on the left gives users access to all sort of features and sections inside the app. There's a search bar at the top of the screen, you can type in the name of a location and the app will display the city on your home screen.
You can search for places, collections, people and more. The app is available in multiple cities, so you'll surely find something in the city that you're living in. There's an icon on the map for each place and some pictures that you can check out. It integrates with Google Maps, so you can get directions to your destination.
More features and tools
The app comes with reviews from other users and it even displays the schedule of places that you can visit. Users can favorite places, so they would find them faster in a separate section.
You can explore collections of suggested restaurants, bars and cafes. There's also the option to find friends on your network, it lets you connect with Facebook, Google+ or find friend from your contact list. It also lets you check reviews written by friends and news. The app also connects with Foursquare and it imports some information from there.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI9
It has a nice interface with plenty of features at hand, the app uses material design and it has a side menu on the left. |
Function9
It connects with Facebook, Google+ and Foursquare for finding friends and checking out reviews that they've posted. |
Security7
It needs some permissions from your phone, but they're mainly connected to its features so you don't need to worry about privacy issues. |
Battery1
Keep an eye on resources as the app can drain them, although it doesn't require users to turn on location services. |
Price10
It's completely free of charge, you don't need to purchase any features and it doesn't come with ads. |
Compatibility6
It should work on devices running Android version 4.2 or later. |
It's a great app for exploring new places.
Specifications
- price:
- 100% Free
- current version:
- 2.0.1
- reviewed version:
- 2.0.1
- developer:
- CityMaps, Inc
- category:
- SOCIAL NETWORKING
- os version req.:
- Android version 4.2 or later
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 469