Android Application # 2 : OruxMaps
OruxMaps is available online with many different types of maps like Google Maps, OpenStreetMaps, Microsoft Bing Maps, etc.,. and offline maps calibrated with Ozi Explorer maps or you can create your own maps with a desktop tools. For making use of the offline mode access, first you should calibrate your required online maps with application. This application allows you to record the track using the GPS and it will work with the GPX and KML formats. The good thing about using the OruxMaps on your mobile phone is that its 100 % free and doesn’t include any advertising.
OruxMaps has the following advantages –
- Map viewer or the router logger for outdoor activities
- OruxMaps works in two modes of online maps and offline maps
- Allows you to record track using GPS
- Save and restore preferences
- Complete track statistics
- External Bluetooth GPS support
- Follow old tracks or routes with distance alarm
- Waypoint navigation mode
- Geocaching support
- Custom cursor images
- Power saving mode for long track recording
- Upload/download tracks from evertrail.com
- Live tracking on mapmytracks.com
- Upload tracks to gpsies.com, mapmytracks.com and trainingstagebuch.org
OruxMaps App Download
OruxMaps Android application can be easily downloaded from Android Apps Labs for free. To download it directly on to your mobile phone, you need to visit the Android Apps Labs page listing of OruxMaps and then click on the Install button to proceed automatically.
Alternatively you can make use of the following QR Code as well, you need to open the bar code scanner on your phone and place the camera facing to the following square –
Android Advices Application Rating – 4.25 / 5
