YAMAP -Social Trekking GPS App

Yamap is an app that connects you to friends, nature, and culture when trekking in the hills or mountains. Download the Yamap App from the Google play store or IOS store, key in your location, and make sure your invite all your friends to come on your trek and enjoy all of these social benefits.

Updates

The latest version of the YAMAP App is 10.12.0. It was released on 8th November 2022. The company worked hard to fix a lot of its issues and bugs.

The feature of the app is that it can show an accurate and detailed map of your surroundings. Also, you will never be lost. The app has a social function where you can communicate with others in real-time.

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Features

● YAMAP transforms your mobile phone into an advanced navigational aid for the great outdoors. With YAMAP's maps of Japan and the GPS on your smartphone, you can get precise location data even in areas where cell phone service is spotty, like the mountains.

● You can use YAMAP's maps digitally on your mobile device or print them off on your computer (or tablet PC).

● YAMAP makes it simple to inform loved ones about your outdoor exploits. After your outside session is over and you've saved your data, you may upload it to your online"ACTIVITY REPORT,"where you can check your route, outdoor data, and a complete workout history.

● The Wear app is another service that YAMAP offers.

PROS

● Using YAMAP on your smartphone, you may have a more secure and enjoyable time on hikes, ski trips, and other outdoor activities.

● It's not crucial to have a cell signal to use YAMAP to record your outside activities.

● For all you nature lovers out there, the app makes it simple to create an online journal where you may document your adventures and share your experiences with others.

● Elevation, parking, and trailhead locations are just some of the features shown on the thorough outdoor maps.

CONS

● The map feature is a bit less than accurate, so you may want to rely on another mapping service for directions.

● It can be difficult to share routes with others because of the need to individually email them instead of through the app.

● It has been reported that some other social apps have more features and work better, such as easier sharing or offline maps.

● There is also a lack of variety in trails or places to hike; the trail data available online does not include everything offered by other services like AllTrails or Gaia GPS.

How to use it?

The first step is to download the in the Apple / Google Store. Once downloaded, you can select the mode of walking (3), biking (4), running (5), or other activities like snowshoeing, which are categorized as Hiking (6).  

YAMAP app has an overview map with colored points for each route that starts at a point of interest and ends at another point of interest.

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More

The YAMAP App is a GPS-enabled social trekking app that connects to your phone's GPS to track the length and breadth of your outdoor adventures. The best part about it?

You can share your adventures with others. Your friends will be able to see the photos you take on their phones, view the maps you create, or even follow your journey in real-time.