Which Navigation App for IOS - tomtom go Vs myroute app
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@Jack-van-Tilburg it would be helpful if there was someway to display seasonal closure information...
@RetiredWingMan
I looked at that location with Street View and I see no indication that a closure may apply there. I cannot rule out that it is an error in the Here map. -
thanks all and for solving @Jack-van-Tilburg , sods law for the test I had a road like that, at least it wasn't something I was doing.
say for a route like that how many way points might you say is a good number.
any other tips ?@Grahame-Lancaster said in Which Navigation App for IOS - tomtom go Vs myroute app:
how many way points might you say is a good number
I always say; as little as possible but as much as necessary. Then think of locations that you absolutely want to pass and locations where it is possible that the navi can take a different route than you wish.
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thanks all and for solving @Jack-van-Tilburg , sods law for the test I had a road like that, at least it wasn't something I was doing.
say for a route like that how many way points might you say is a good number.
any other tips ?@Grahame-Lancaster said in Which Navigation App for IOS - tomtom go Vs myroute app:
any other tips ?
Use the compare function in the Toolit and try to make sure the three routes follow your route. And then place your waypoints as close as possible to the locations where the three routes are close to each other.
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Thanks all
I'm going to switch from my IOS totmtom go app and try MRA NEXT App on same phone but have an issue;Please correct any misunderstandings as I prep a route I already had planned for use with tomtom go for use with MRA NEXT
My workflow
I made a copy of the route in MRA and switched the map in MRA from tomtom to HERE, I zoomed in and corrected a couple of deviations from the original route. I was then happy with the route as it appeared in the mra HERE map.
I expanded the route to include 50 waypoints (Unsure as to how many to use?)
On expansion of the waypoints it added an extra 5 miles, unsure why it might do this? -https://www.myrouteapp.com/en/social/route/8813607?mode=share
here is the ride expanded, issue is waypoint 28-29 , before expansion the route just followed a83-b828, no it goes a83-b828, then left hand turn onto unknown road and the long way around back up to waypoint 29when expanding (by the correct amount of) waypoints do you then have to zoom in and check each one carefully or...trust MRA
pre expansion
post adding waypoints via the toolkit
@Grahame-Lancaster The Rest and be Thankful Pass had a landslide a while ago and has had some closed periods. Now it is open but with restrictions.
https://www.traffic.gov.scot/travel-news/campaigns/a83-rest-and-be-thankful
Always willing to help if I can.
Triumph Tiger 1200 XRT called Tina.
MRA Navigation Next and SilverFox B8J bar buttons.
Quadlock wireless mount for IPhone 11.
Cardo Scala Packtalk Bold.
TomTom Rider 500. (In the cupboard now) -
@Grahame-Lancaster The Rest and be Thankful Pass had a landslide a while ago and has had some closed periods. Now it is open but with restrictions.
https://www.traffic.gov.scot/travel-news/campaigns/a83-rest-and-be-thankful
@Nick-Carthew Thanks Nick indeed.
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Thanks all
I'm going to switch from my IOS totmtom go app and try MRA NEXT App on same phone but have an issue;Please correct any misunderstandings as I prep a route I already had planned for use with tomtom go for use with MRA NEXT
My workflow
I made a copy of the route in MRA and switched the map in MRA from tomtom to HERE, I zoomed in and corrected a couple of deviations from the original route. I was then happy with the route as it appeared in the mra HERE map.
I expanded the route to include 50 waypoints (Unsure as to how many to use?)
On expansion of the waypoints it added an extra 5 miles, unsure why it might do this? -https://www.myrouteapp.com/en/social/route/8813607?mode=share
here is the ride expanded, issue is waypoint 28-29 , before expansion the route just followed a83-b828, no it goes a83-b828, then left hand turn onto unknown road and the long way around back up to waypoint 29when expanding (by the correct amount of) waypoints do you then have to zoom in and check each one carefully or...trust MRA
pre expansion
post adding waypoints via the toolkit
@Grahame-Lancaster Tip: You should check each route point after expanding a route. Zoom in all route points completely and make sure they are placed correctly. Move route points if they are too close to: roundabouts, road intersections, exit roads, roads with separated lanes, wrong side of the road or viaducts.
Here is RP19 from your route, one that has been added by the system. When possible, you should try to consider a 20m ring of uncertainty for each route point. This is to allow for errors in the mapping and a weak satellite signal while navigating. RP19 could be seen by the navigation device as being on a number of roads here.
Always willing to help if I can.
Triumph Tiger 1200 XRT called Tina.
MRA Navigation Next and SilverFox B8J bar buttons.
Quadlock wireless mount for IPhone 11.
Cardo Scala Packtalk Bold.
TomTom Rider 500. (In the cupboard now) -
Has anyone used both apps and has opinions on which is better.
I signed up to tomtom go then discovered MRA, then discovered MRA does navigations as well.I do not have a tomtom device, just a iphone with the tomtom go on it
I have been planning my routes using the tomtom map in MRA website, which seems good. I like the fact tomtom app has some built in siri shortcuts (so I can clear the route etc. via my helmet mic)
I understand (just from a one liner in a vlog) that the MRA app uses the 'here' map - is that correct ?, is that better than the tomtom map
Just after some opinions/advice before I might switch, thanks
@Grahame-Lancaster I have a subscription for TomTom go and MRA Navigation Next. MRA is by far the superior product as there does not seem to be a way of importing a gpx file into TomTom Go without having access to a laptop. Even then you do not get any visible waypoints therefore not a viable option for tour planning. It does work quite well on Android Auto which is the only area where it is currently better than MRA however MRA Navigation Android Auto has improved tremendously of late.
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@Grahame-Lancaster Tip: You should check each route point after expanding a route. Zoom in all route points completely and make sure they are placed correctly. Move route points if they are too close to: roundabouts, road intersections, exit roads, roads with separated lanes, wrong side of the road or viaducts.
Here is RP19 from your route, one that has been added by the system. When possible, you should try to consider a 20m ring of uncertainty for each route point. This is to allow for errors in the mapping and a weak satellite signal while navigating. RP19 could be seen by the navigation device as being on a number of roads here.
@Nick-Carthew Thanks again Nick, valuable info for me at this point.
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A few years ago i spoke with some persons who really know things about navigation and there differences. This talk was about Garmin and TomTom.
Both brands have their advantages. But there was one thing these persons where very clear about. The TomTom maps are better. Not perse on the things we see on the map (types of roads, etc). But the information beneath the surface. The things we do not see. But which have an influence how the software reacts.TomTom can, in comparison to Garmin, use more simply GPX files because their map is better. Garmin needs to put more info in the GPX files to overcome issues with the maps.
Garmin maps are based on Here maps. I don't know how MRA Next is affected by this.
Knowing this. Should you use TomTom Go instead of MRA Next. I don't know. That is your decision. But TomTom Go engine is already 10 years old and is proven very stable. MRA Next is pretty new and still need a decent amount of development to get this level of stabillty.
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Has anyone used both apps and has opinions on which is better.
I signed up to tomtom go then discovered MRA, then discovered MRA does navigations as well.I do not have a tomtom device, just a iphone with the tomtom go on it
I have been planning my routes using the tomtom map in MRA website, which seems good. I like the fact tomtom app has some built in siri shortcuts (so I can clear the route etc. via my helmet mic)
I understand (just from a one liner in a vlog) that the MRA app uses the 'here' map - is that correct ?, is that better than the tomtom map
Just after some opinions/advice before I might switch, thanks
@Grahame-Lancaster, What is of great interest for me personally is the integration between planner and navigation. The ease of not needing to pre-loud your routes, and the simplicity of an app with a generic settings and menu structure. Also personally, the map HERE map could look much better...
