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GPS Navigation 2 - skobbler (US/CAN)

Submitted by kevinchao89 on 29 August, 2010 - 12:20
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Description of App

This is a free, open source turn by turn navigation app! It relies on map data from OpenStreetMap.org and Local Search powered by Google Maps. Unlike other so-called free navigation apps, this one is truly free. It is possible to set up an account and, from the Skobbler page, locate a destination or input an address and send it to the Skobbler app, pick it up and go! Skobbler will provide built-in spoken turn-by-turn directions, which are very good in quality and timing. You can input your home address, where there is a take me home button, select it and home you go. You can save addresses and it integrates with your contact list.

Version

3.0

Free or Paid

Paid

Compatibility

This is a native iPhone and iPod Touch app that is displayed in 2x mode on an iPad

Device(s) App Was Tested On

iPhone 3GS

Accessibility Comments

AppleVis Editor Note: this app was submitted before Usability Ratings were introduced, so one has been chosen on the basis of the accessibility comments made by the original poster. If you have used this app, please post a comment to let us know if you agree with the Rating.

Original Comments: The Skobbler app is very accessible. Address searching, Local Searching, settings, save address, contact integration are all very accessible. With spoken turn-by-turn directions, it doesn't announce the street to turn on, but that info can be quickly checked towards the top of the screen with VoiceOver. I am working with developer to help make this app 100 percent accessible.

VoiceOver Performance

VoiceOver reads all page elements.

Button Labeling

Most buttons are clearly labeled.

Usability

There are some minor accessibility issues with this app, but they are easy to deal with.

Link to GPS Navigation 2 - skobbler (US/CAN) in the App Store

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User Options

0 AppleVis user(s) have recommended this app for VoiceOver users.

Comments

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#1 Skobbler now paid

Submitted by Shersey on 21 November, 2011 - 14:23.

I just thought I should let everyone know that Skobbler now costs $.99 in the U.S. app store.

#2 Thanks

Submitted by AppleVis on 21 November, 2011 - 14:57.
Member of the AppleVis Editorial Team

Thanks for the update.

I've updated the listing accordingly.

It's worth noting that this app has had a major revamp since this entry was submitted, so I don't know how accurate the accessibility comments now are. However, I would assume that it's likely to be the same as the UK version posted here.