Lviv Guide 4.2.0.0

A virtual guide that takes you through the main attractions of a cultural center of Ukraine
Not few are those who like to stay informed about the places they are about to visit, so in order to discover the main attractions of some famous place resorting to a travel guide could be a smart choice.

For those who want to seek for the information the want even when on the go, there are several utilities that can help in this respect and Lviv Guide will surely come in handy for every Windows Phone user visiting the Ukrainian city.

Explore the simple GUI with ease

This application comes with a quite original look relatively that has at its core the map navigation feature and for this reason the visually appealing elements of graphical design are scarce, but this should feel only as a minor a drawback.

Moving around the various areas of the utility and navigating from one place to another on the map are carried out seamlessly, without any visible delay of other kind of glitch in both the aerial and road views.

Discover Lviv's attractions on the go

With regard to the organization of the content, this app offers two simple ways of looking at the places you might me interested in. Thus, you have the possibility to view the exact location on the map and tap the number on the markers to reveal the names of those spots.

The Lviv Guide also allows you to check out the landmarks by browsing the complete list of places it has in store. To activate it you just have to tap the corresponding button from the main menu placed in the lower side of the screen.

The utility is also very useful for finding the shortest route to any of the selected places, as it integrates seamlessly with the navigation app installed on your mobile device.

Historical and other references at a glance

Upon selecting a certain place from the map or the built-in list, Lviv Guide will offer a detailed insight, including some relevant photos. The great thing is that all the information is provided courtesy of Wikipedia, one of the best online references in existence.

To access the full set of data, simply follow the URL address displayed at the beginning of each listing you open inside this utility and it will take you to the corresponding Wiki page.

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softpedia rating

4.0/5

user rating

UNRATED
0.0/5
 

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Hits & Misses

hits

  • offers a lot of details about each landmark in its database
  • accurate road maps and aerial views
  • works in conjunction with the navigation app to provide directions

misses

  • substantial battery usage
  • could use some more locations in its database
  • an upgrade of the GUI would be welcomed
Bottom Line
Design / UI8
 

The application offers a decent appearance, focused on practicality and with the content neatly structured and easy to browse.

Function8
 

This utility comes with a decent number of points of interest for which it brings a very good amount of info as well as some illustrative pictures.

Security9
 

Lviv Guide leaves most of the sensitive areas of the system untouched, as it only requests access to the phone identity.

Battery4
 

The high power consumption that is specific to this application will exhaust the battery relatively quickly.

Price10
 

The fact that it offers everything freely, doesn't require a purchase and lacks annoying ads and prompts works well in its advantage.

Compatibility10
 

As long as the device on which users want to install this app is running Windows Phone 7.5 or above, everything will work smoothly.

Editor's Review
VERY GOOD
Reviewed by Olivian Puha, last updated on February 21st, 09:00 GMT.
Specifications
price:
100% Free
current version:
4.2.0.0
reviewed version:
4.2.0.0
developer:
Interprone
category:
TRAVEL
os version req.:
7.5, 8, 8.1
age rating:
N/A
in-app purchases:
No
hits:
303

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