Citymaps was designed for mobile devices with the idea to create a mapping platform that is social and customizable. This New York based company believes that maps should not just be used for navigation; it could be explored in a variety of other ways too. Hence, the social mapping platform for mobile was launched.
Citymaps announced that the company’s free app, which was previously launched on iOS, is now available on Android.
With the social mapping app, you can create a list of your favorite places and build a personal map connecting the different locations. With the collaborative maps feature, the app allows you to build and share your collections with friends. This isn’t all… there’s much more to this app than meets the eye. We have compiled for you fun ways in which you could use this social mapping app:
Getting recommendation
Use the app to find places that mean a lot to you and your friends. You can also get travel tips, browse through photos of the places your friends have visited, and even find people who share the same taste as yours.
Discovering great deals
The app is also a wonderful place to grab the best deals from all major deal providers that include Groupon and Travelzoo.
Adding new places
Are you unable to view your favorite place in the map? Simply add them! Personalize your map by adding your favorite bar, restaurant, picnic spot and other places. To mark a specific spot – long tap on the map and then watch a “pin” drop.
Make maps and collect places
The maps that you create are actually a collection of your favorite places; why should you hold yourself back from giving it nice titles? Add your favorite places in the map, give it a creative title and let others also derive inspiration. With this app you can also discover new places by exploring the maps that other users have created. Who knows, you just might end up making them yours favorites too!
Add photos
To make the maps more relevant to you, add photos of the places you have visited using the Add a Photo feature. To add a photo tap on the place in the map and then tap on the photo icon which is next to “drop a tip”.
Finally, here’s an Android app that enables you to build collections of places that you love to frequent and let the whole world know. With the LOGO map, you can simply see what’s around you and share the experience with your friends as well. So, keep adding your favorite places to your maps and create a rich repertoire instantly.
