5 Oct 2024, 15:53

Having tried MRA again today for the first time in over a year, I immediately realised how important the way my other app displayed ETA information was.

My other app offers the choice of an “alternating” ETA. It alternates every 10 seconds between next stop (hard stop, not shaping point) and destination.

This is such a simple thing, but it really helps, especially when leading a group and you get the frequent question of “how far to next stop” or “what time will we get to the hotel”. Having both numbers alternate allows you, as the leader, to keep track of progress and figure out if stops need making shorter/longer etc.

I use my phone exclusively in CarPlay mode, but I didn’t putting the suggestion in the CarPlay sub-forum as I think it’s applicable to both CarPlay and using the phone natively.