Hacker News new | ask | show | jobs
by skunkworker 1366 days ago
Hopefully other apps like AllTrails will support offline maps eventually. It honestly surprised me that they didn’t
3 comments

I think that the iOS built-in map component does not support offline vector maps. Most apps (with exception of WorkOutDoors) use that and cannot support improper offline without Apple updating the component.
really wish Hiking Project did, as that's what we usually use for finding trails, with CalTopo for backcountry / backpacking stuff.
thought Alltrails does ! its not automatic, but one can download for select routes .. oh must be a paid feature ..
I like Alltrails but their Watch app certainly seems dependent on their phone app. If you open it without your phone nearby, it will just say "Waiting for the AllTrails App" or something similar.