Camps Australia App

[dcsingos]

Has anyone else downloaded Camps Australia app. I did yesterday, $29.99. Still learning how to use it. You can subscribe for updates, monthly $4.49 or yearly $29.99. I think I would only scribe for monthly every 12 months to get all the updates. Only my thoughts on it. It is suitable for Ipad, Iphone and Android Tablets 8" or 10" only

[generdawg]

... It is suitable for --- Android Tablets 8" or 10" only

The SITE claims;
Camps App Android for Tablets is Optimised for 7 & 10 Inch Tablets

FEATURES:

Subscription options of monthly, or yearly to suit every travel style.
When you purchase your subscription you receive the latest information including new sites and updates for existing sites.
The ability to filter attributes so you can highlight ‘must have’ facilities such as pet friendly sites.
Easy to use map with icons: simply tap the campsite symbols to see all information and photographs if available.
Photos off line are thumbnail size, the large photo image is only available in range of service.
Public dump point symbol included on the maps.
Search by name or distance from you to the site.
Create a ‘favourites’ list and share with your friends on Facebook.
Write reviews and leave a star rating.
Online map when you are in range of service.
Basic Offline Map by Open Street when out of range.
Option to allow GPS guidance via Metroview GPS (installation and fee applies). NOTE: iPad & iPhone only, not available for Android Tablet version at this stage
External bluetooth receivers are available if your iPad does not have a built in GPS.

IMPORTANT: The initial download of the App must be done using a ‘full strength’ wireless signal. This will ensure that all the data and thumbnail images are imported fully.

To ensure that you understand how to use the App we strongly suggest that you watch the help video and go through the help pages to familiarise yourself before you use the App. Click on HELP to the left of this box.

[homeless]

I think I will make do with Wiki camps and my file I build from info a glean from forums and personal contact. Up to nearly 800 so far.

I upload this file to my GPS every so often and that gives me a list of all sites that I have seen either recommended by forum members or travelers.

I may look at the old camps 7 to see where I have marked a site as all sites on the GPS file have a yellow highlight in the book to help with planning but not sure I need a new one and I wont be able to have this facility on the app and besides I don't have an apple I have android on my tablet and phone and hopefully soon n my PC.

Regards
Brian

[Mrcoolabah1au]

Wiki camps will do no monthly fee?

[generdawg]

... and besides I don't have an apple I have android

Besides what Brian? They support both.

Camps App Android ...

[dcsingos]

I do agree with the Wiki Camps comment, but saying that I have found sites in Camps7 that are not listed on Wiki Camps and sites on Wiki that are not in Camps. I certainly don't want to pay $30.00 a year for information I can get for free, I would how ever pay the monthly fee once a year to get a yearly update.

[BernieQ2]

Just me? but I think people are sanitising their trips.
What's wrong with just going and finding good spots as you go?
To have to rely on a computer/table/apps not how I want to travel.
We don't have any thing except a old copy of 'camps' and a direction?
We do have a GPS but nothing in it just what it came with in 06.
We don't have a smart phone, or as my mate Eddie says smart ass phone.
Aint been lost yet, have travelled all states and territories except for WA.
Getting closer.
Bernie.

[bagmaker]

Its just you Bernie

Its a very good app, very helpful, but not every camp is in it, nor in camps book, nor any of the websites.
The app is getting bigger and better with input from the users and I find this, as well as the photo's and comments, very informative.

Its just another quiver in the bow, information is a good thing, there is a war on you know (caravan parks vs free camping)

[BernieQ2]

I don't use smiley neither bagmaker.
Your missing my point. You don't need all these app thingy's to travel just go out and do it.
Wonder If "cookie" could have found Aus if he relied on a 'app' (which incidentally wasn't lost )
Bernie.

[dapope]

We found an unlisted gravel pit which we used overnight, then listed in wikicamps.
Wikicamps is the only app I have ever bought, and its well paid for itself.
We have camps 5 and 6, will probably buy 8 as they are useful references.