Seoul Guide 3.5.0.0

Take a closer look at some of the highlights of one of the largest metropolises of the modern world
A lot of those who are preparing a vacation or a few days trip to a location they never visited before will do a bit of research to discover the best places to check out during their stay.

Those who prefer to look for details about the most interesting locations in the amazing capital city of South Korea while they are on the go can try a specialized utility that is meant for all Windows Phone users and goes by the name of Seoul Guide.

Straightforward and easy to work with front-end

This app is equipped with a relatively simple GUI that is based on the map orientation which is its most prominent feature. There are few, if any, elements of graphical design that could be considered attractive since the focus is clearly set of on practicality.

The practical aspect is predominant and this makes for a smooth navigation around the map in both aerial and road view modes, as well as among the various sections of the utility.

Explore the city's landmarks on the go

The application allows you to check out the main attractions in Seoul's area 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.

Inside this utility you also have all the spots marked on the map, so by zooming in and pressing once on the number assigned to each of them you can view their name.

Relevant facts and illustrative images about South Korea's capital

With the help of this utility you will get quite a bit of info on every local attractions it has in store for you and there are also some nice photos accompanying each listing. A neat thing is that the source of information is the reliable online encyclopedia Wikipedia.

In case you want to verify the details to see if any of them are obsolete, you can check out the original pages, by accessing the links at the beginning of each article.

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softpedia rating

3.5/5

user rating

UNRATED
0.0/5
 

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Hits & Misses

hits

  • provides a good deal of details about each landmark in Seoul
  • the location list is kept neatly organized in alphabetical order

misses

  • tremendous battery consumption
  • the aerial view has some glitches and parts of the map are not visible
  • the road view lacks street details
Bottom Line
Design / UI8
 

This utility has a simple look, more practical than appealing, but still well organized and with a smooth navigation on the map, even if there is a noticeable delay when the app is launched.

Function7
 

The app offers a good deal of details for each location but there are to few places included in the database. Also, in some areas, the map in the aerial view is faulty, while in the road mode the street details are missing.

Security9
 

Seoul Guide leaves most of the sensitive ares of the system untouched, but it peeks into the phone identity for some reason.

Battery2
 

While the application is functioning, the energy is drained from the battery at an alarming rate, as the utility has a very high power consumption.

Price8
 

As a reference source this app is quite useful, especially considering that comes free of costs and any hindrances, so it has a good value overall.

Compatibility10
 

Ready to function on any Windows Phone device out there, Seoul Guide only requires that version 7 or above of the operating system is installed.

Editor's Review
VERY GOOD
Reviewed by Olivian Puha, last updated on November 11th, 15:02 GMT.
Specifications
price:
100% Free
current version:
3.5.0.0
reviewed version:
3.5.0.0
developer:
Interprone
category:
TRAVEL
os version req.:
7, 7.5, 8, 8.1
age rating:
N/A
in-app purchases:
No
hits:
147

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