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There are a number or phone apps in use by all sorts of riders, I could not find a comprehensive list of the most used or liked by riders, they are mentioned here and there in different threads. Not sure if this is doomed to the NEPRT wasteland or not, but here it goes.
Post to this thread if you use a phone app that you like to use while riding, and maybe some of the tips to using it as well. Here are the ones I most commonly use when I go for a day or two.
ALLSTAYS- camp and RV- https://www.allstays.com/apps/
I have found this app to be handy to finding camping spots across the country. The cost filter is not too accurate and eliminates some good ones, I mostly use the 'tents allowed' to find the ones I use while camping from the motorcycle. I think it was about $9.00 for the version I have, and it shows many campgrounds that I did not even think about while riding, it also has links to phone numbers and contacts for them as well.
SW Connect- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/swconnect/id815905559?mt=8
This one connects my i-phone to spotwalla. So you can track and send updates from your phone. I do not have a spot-tracker, and find this one works okay, and it can send unique messages as well as custom ones. Some of the messages it sends along with a maker are: Bonus location, food, gas stop, hotel, help, ok, etc. I have used this and as long as you have good gps signal and cell signal I found it to be pretty reliable. FREE
SPEEDOMETER- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/speedometer-free-speed-limit/id557871911?mt=8
This one not only displays your speed, but can be set for 'limits' changing the speed from green to red if wanted. (I have mine set to no limit
) This app can also control your music, track fuel costs, track your distance, track your location, time etc. FREE
Gasbuddy- https://www.gasbuddy.com/GasBuddyMobileApps.aspx
This one is updated gas prices for whatever fuel type you like, regular, premium etc. It is updated by users regularly and can be sorted by distance or cost. Found it to be pretty accurate and can help get the best bang for your buck by find some other fuel stations that might not be within sight. FREEE
PhoneTracker- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/phone-tracker-for-iphones/id447442214?mt=8
I use this one for the sanity of my spouse. She used to get nervous when I went solo riding for longer distances. After getting this (I also opted to upgrade to update my position more often) she said it helped her know where I was and if I was okay. This sends your position to other phones that you allow, so they can track you. (I have this on my son's phone as well) This way she does not have to be near a computer like the SWConnect, but only have her phone with her. Free- but with the upgrade $ it updates every minute or so- whatever you set it to.
MyRadar- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/myradar-weather-radar/id322439990?mt=8
I use this app when I stop for fuel, it shows me current weather RADAR, so I can try to avoid some weather if I am able to, or put on my gear if I am going to go through it. FREE
I am also looking for an app that can download and plot GPX files or the like, as the GPS I use is not a Garmin and I cannot use them. Eventually I would like a ZUMO but have other priorities for the time being.
Post to this thread if you use a phone app that you like to use while riding, and maybe some of the tips to using it as well. Here are the ones I most commonly use when I go for a day or two.
ALLSTAYS- camp and RV- https://www.allstays.com/apps/
I have found this app to be handy to finding camping spots across the country. The cost filter is not too accurate and eliminates some good ones, I mostly use the 'tents allowed' to find the ones I use while camping from the motorcycle. I think it was about $9.00 for the version I have, and it shows many campgrounds that I did not even think about while riding, it also has links to phone numbers and contacts for them as well.
SW Connect- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/swconnect/id815905559?mt=8
This one connects my i-phone to spotwalla. So you can track and send updates from your phone. I do not have a spot-tracker, and find this one works okay, and it can send unique messages as well as custom ones. Some of the messages it sends along with a maker are: Bonus location, food, gas stop, hotel, help, ok, etc. I have used this and as long as you have good gps signal and cell signal I found it to be pretty reliable. FREE
SPEEDOMETER- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/speedometer-free-speed-limit/id557871911?mt=8
This one not only displays your speed, but can be set for 'limits' changing the speed from green to red if wanted. (I have mine set to no limit
Gasbuddy- https://www.gasbuddy.com/GasBuddyMobileApps.aspx
This one is updated gas prices for whatever fuel type you like, regular, premium etc. It is updated by users regularly and can be sorted by distance or cost. Found it to be pretty accurate and can help get the best bang for your buck by find some other fuel stations that might not be within sight. FREEE
PhoneTracker- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/phone-tracker-for-iphones/id447442214?mt=8
I use this one for the sanity of my spouse. She used to get nervous when I went solo riding for longer distances. After getting this (I also opted to upgrade to update my position more often) she said it helped her know where I was and if I was okay. This sends your position to other phones that you allow, so they can track you. (I have this on my son's phone as well) This way she does not have to be near a computer like the SWConnect, but only have her phone with her. Free- but with the upgrade $ it updates every minute or so- whatever you set it to.
MyRadar- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/myradar-weather-radar/id322439990?mt=8
I use this app when I stop for fuel, it shows me current weather RADAR, so I can try to avoid some weather if I am able to, or put on my gear if I am going to go through it. FREE
I am also looking for an app that can download and plot GPX files or the like, as the GPS I use is not a Garmin and I cannot use them. Eventually I would like a ZUMO but have other priorities for the time being.
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