Description
The map is drawn using vectors, which means that it can be smoothly zoomed, panned or rotated, just like maps on the iPhone.
Maps can be stored on the Watch for use when you don't have your iPhone or cannot get a data signal. And the price includes maps for the whole world. No further purchases or subscriptions are required!
WorkOutDoors is designed specifically for the Apple Watch. With most workout apps the Watch app is just an afterthought, but with WorkOutDoors the watch app is the main focus, with the iPhone app acting in support of it.
The iPhone provides detailed analysis of workouts; importing of GPX routes; and the ability to control the map areas that are stored on your Watch. You simply select the area of interest (or the route of interest) and the maps will be transferred to the watch for use wherever you are.
Workouts performed using the WorkOutDoors watch app can also be inspected on the iPhone by using Apple's Health app.
WorkOutDoors includes many useful features, such as:
– works even without an iPhone on watches with GPS;
– automatic map rotation according to your direction of motion;
– a breadcrumb trail of your route;
– the map can be panned with your finger, and zoomed with the digital crown;
– a useful scale appears when zooming in or out;
– GPX routes can be imported and displayed on the watch map;
– routes are coloured in varying shades of purple: red for uphill; blue for downhill;
– routes can be drawn 'hollow' to show underlying trails;
– speed, elevation and heartrate graphs can be shown at any time during the workout;
– shows a compass pointing north (which also acts as a button to control rotation);
– shows a “start compass” pointing to your start location;
– tap the “start compass” to see the distance back to the start;
– double tap the map to make it larger and the workout stats smaller, or vice-versa;
– tap a POI to see a description of it at the bottom of the watch screen;
– double tap the workout stats to change which values are shown;
– workout routes can be exported for use in other apps;
– bold colors are used, to enhance visibility in sunlight;
– all trail types are shown, including paths, tracks, cycle trails, ski pistes etc;
If you own an Apple Watch and enjoy hiking, running, cycling, skiing, or any outdoor exercise where you may need a map, then WorkOutDoors is the app for you. Give it a go!
