HERE Maps 3.7.121.1
Among the numerous apps that can come in handy when planning a trip, HERE Maps offers users a variety of functions, from getting simple directions on how to get from point A to point B, up to finding the best places to come by when the destination is reached.
Smooth and well designed interface for ease of use
As you will surely notice after spending a few minutes getting to know the utility, HERE Maps is quite versatile and comes with several view modes to choose from. The navigation is effortless and the main commands are always at hand, reachable from the main menu that resides in the lower side of the screen.
The screen adjusts naturally and data is refreshed accordingly, so there are no visible glitches in this respect. Depending on the selected location, the amount of details presented by the app varies a lot, mainly because it also relies on user input and for some places there can be more photos and reviews, while for others these will be altogether missing.
Detailed maps, directions and plenty of information at a glance
There is a visible difference between the "Map" and "Satellite" insofar as the loading times are concerned, because it takes a couple of seconds to fully load the satellite imagery as opposed to the almost instant response you get from the map view.
The accuracy of the maps may be off here and there, but based on the input you provide and taking into consideration the data fed into HERE Maps, the search for places or directions is as accurate as it can get. The pedestrian, public transport and traffic modes are also at your disposal and can be easily selected, depending on your preferences.
GPS navigation and map updates on the go
Once you decide that the route is convenient for you, HERE Maps will assist you in getting to your destination using the GPS information to guide your steps. the screen info is updated in real-time, so there should be no issues there.
Depending on the region of the world you are in, the application can provide the necessary maps to help you find your way when visiting foreign countries, as long as you use the built-in map downloading function accessible from the main menu.
Another neat feature, called "LiveSight", will help you find places nearby your location and have handset camera open in the same time. This means that when moving the phone around, you can view over the live image all the places nearby and the relative distance to them.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI7
HERE Maps has a practical layout and it seems to have been made rather for ease of use than winning first place at beauty contests. |
Function9
Well-provided in terms of features, this app can surely help any user to get around very well. |
Security8
As any location based app, it needs to access the dedicated services, but other than that, it only collects data about the phone and how the application is being used, without peeking into private areas. |
Battery3
The continuous data exchange needed for the app to function correctly puts a lot of stress onto the battery and the discharge rate increases when using "LiveSight". |
Price10
All the maps, directions and any other type of information is offered for free and there are no annoying adverts in sight. |
Compatibility8
HERE Maps runs on Windows Phone 8 and above, while for the "LiveSight" feature a handset with a built-in compass is needed. |
Specifications
- price:
- 100% Free
- current version:
- 3.7.121.1
- reviewed version:
- 3.5.487.8
- developer:
- HERE Europe B.V.
- category:
- NAVIGATION
- os version req.:
- 8, 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 1368