Android Nav Applications

Formula260SS · 07-27-2013, 06:32 AM

Checking in to see what people are using for Navigation Apps on their Android, I see some older posts but thought I'd try and get a fresh update. I tried tracking myself using the mapquest app but it showed me on land as I went past the barber pole. Any info would be great, looking to have something to use as a double check at night mostly. Thanks

Aguamenti · 07-27-2013, 12:12 PM

I have the Bizer chart app and haven't had any problems.

Slickcraft · 07-27-2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Aguamenti

I have the Bizer chart app and haven't had any problems.

Where did you get it? I don't see a Bizer app at the Google Store and the Bizer web site only lists support of apple products, not Android.

Aguamenti · 07-27-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Slickcraft

Where did you get it? I don't see a Bizer app at the Google Store and the Bizer web site only lists support of apple products, not Android.

Oh, sorry. My bad, I have an iPhone. I thought I saw that they were releasing it for Android too though.

Edited to add: Google Maps is usually good for me as well.

Formula260SS · 07-27-2013, 12:40 PM

You can't get bizer for an android. I downloaded the navionics app and like it, ill be checking it later when we go out.

Baja Guy · 07-28-2013, 06:17 AM

I am an android user too. Going to subscribe to this thread to keep an eye on possibilities for someday...
Maybe if enough folks express an interest an app will happen. Hint,Hint.
It's most likely if some smart person who has the existing info can find a price competitive way to piggyback it onto their data.

Formula260SS · 07-28-2013, 09:07 AM

Tested the Navionics app for my android and liked the results so far. What I did was snuggle up to a few markers and my position on the map seemed pretty accurate. I also mapped a course and that worked really well. So far I think it's a great app to use as an aid, my real interest is for night navigation and I believe it will work very well to "check" your course on those dark nights. I have not tried it yet but it has a "track" option, my thought is you can track your course to those popular dinner spots and then follow it home once the sun goes down. One thing is I could not see my screen in the sun but that's not a surprise or a big deal for me. For $9.99 I would recommend it to anyone with an android.

cmack · 07-28-2013, 01:14 PM

I have the Navionics app but I'm not liking it as much as the other are. I have no need to the depth markings (tends to clutter up the screen) and I don't see a way to remove them. The screen also seems to jump around a lot. I have a Droid Razr Maxx HD if that makes any difference.

RLW · 07-29-2013, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by cmack

I have the Navionics app but I'm not liking it as much as the other are. I have no need to the depth markings (tends to clutter up the screen) and I don't see a way to remove them. The screen also seems to jump around a lot. I have a Droid Razr Maxx HD if that makes any difference.

cmack, I just noticed that you are fairly new to posting on the forum and glad you have joined us. Have fun and enjoy the Winni Forum while making many new friends. \

Thanks for your input.

07-27-2013, 06:32 AM	#1
Formula260SS Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NH Posts: 384 Thanks: 11 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	Android Nav Applications Checking in to see what people are using for Navigation Apps on their Android, I see some older posts but thought I'd try and get a fresh update. I tried tracking myself using the mapquest app but it showed me on land as I went past the barber pole. Any info would be great, looking to have something to use as a double check at night mostly. Thanks

07-27-2013, 12:40 PM	#5
Formula260SS Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NH Posts: 384 Thanks: 11 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	android app You can't get bizer for an android. I downloaded the navionics app and like it, ill be checking it later when we go out.

07-28-2013, 06:17 AM	#6
Baja Guy Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 45 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I am an android user too. Going to subscribe to this thread to keep an eye on possibilities for someday... Maybe if enough folks express an interest an app will happen. Hint,Hint. It's most likely if some smart person who has the existing info can find a price competitive way to piggyback it onto their data. __________________ 1989 Baja Sunsport 196, Mercruiser 5.7, For Sale 1987 Formula 223 LS with 1997 350 Mag

07-28-2013, 09:07 AM	#7
Formula260SS Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NH Posts: 384 Thanks: 11 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	Navionics App for Android Tested the Navionics app for my android and liked the results so far. What I did was snuggle up to a few markers and my position on the map seemed pretty accurate. I also mapped a course and that worked really well. So far I think it's a great app to use as an aid, my real interest is for night navigation and I believe it will work very well to "check" your course on those dark nights. I have not tried it yet but it has a "track" option, my thought is you can track your course to those popular dinner spots and then follow it home once the sun goes down. One thing is I could not see my screen in the sun but that's not a surprise or a big deal for me. For $9.99 I would recommend it to anyone with an android.

07-27-2013, 12:12 PM	#2
Aguamenti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MA/Tuftonboro Posts: 143 Thanks: 95 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	I have the Bizer chart app and haven't had any problems.

07-28-2013, 01:14 PM	#8
cmack Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I have the Navionics app but I'm not liking it as much as the other are. I have no need to the depth markings (tends to clutter up the screen) and I don't see a way to remove them. The screen also seems to jump around a lot. I have a Droid Razr Maxx HD if that makes any difference.