Washington, D.C. Guide 4.1.0.0
When it comes to one of the most representative cities in the U.S.A., having at hand a source of information to help you steer through the busy streets of D.C. could be a good choice and one of the candidates is Washington, D.C. Guide.
Easy to use front-end that relies on functionality rather than good looks
This application comes with a relatively simple appearance 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 content is well structured and upon selecting any site highlighted on the map or from the list of places the textual information and the high quality photos will be loaded immediately.
The main landmarks of the American capital at a glance
With Washington, D.C. Guide you have at your disposal a relatively small number of tourist attractions that are starred on the map, under 50 in all. By zooming in and tapping the number assigned to each of them you can view their name and a second tap, this time on the name of the selected place will open the corresponding informative section.
Browsing the locations included in this app's database can also be carried out using the built-in places, which you can access via the main menu hosted in the lower side of the screen. The advantage of this method is that all the entries appear in alphabetical order.
View the story of each place through text and images
With Washington, D.C. Guide you will be able to enjoy a fine selection of details that are taken from one of the most reliable online sources, Wikipedia.
The pictures that accompany each landmark will also help you make a good idea about that specific place. Also, for accessing the full version of the article you can visit the corresponding Wiki page by clicking the URL address shown at the beginning of each listing.
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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 provides a quite small assortment of locations any tourist would like to learn more about and pay a visit to, but the information and imagery are sufficient for each entry on the list. |
Security10
Washington, D.C. Guide doesn't go anywhere close the secure areas of the system and it remains safe to install and use. |
Battery1
The application discharges the battery extremely fast, leaving the handset without any power after a couple of hours of continuous usage. |
Price8
There is a decent amount of info provided about each location listed inside this guide and the access to all the details is quite straightforward, but it needs more attractions to gain more value. |
Compatibility10
The utility can be used on any Windows Phone device on the market since it only needs version 7 or above of the OS to be installed. |
Specifications
- price:
- 100% Free
- current version:
- 4.1.0.0
- reviewed version:
- 4.1.0.0
- developer:
- Interprone
- category:
- TRAVEL
- os version req.:
- 7.5, 8, 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 128