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GPS for scenic drives.
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Toni Peinoit

Compass Maps - GPS for scenic drives, get from A to B the most scenic way

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Compass Maps, the first GPS for scenic drives! Get to your destination the most scenic way. Discover the best spots along your route. Explore millions of places on the go. No planning required. 🎉

Available on the App Store & Google Play. 📲

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Judith Nursalim
Love the idea 🤩 I've done quite a few roadtrips throughout the US, Canada 🚗 and have always wanted an app like this 📲 I’ve been in Hawai’i since the pandemic 🌺 and have been trying out travel apps to explore ths island 🏝 Is it available in Hawaii? 😃
Toni Peinoit
Maker
@judithnursalim Thank you so much! Yes. Compass Maps is available in Hawaii. Which island are you going to?
Judith Nursalim
I’d love to explore all of the islands 😄🏝🌏 I’m in Oahu at the moment 😊
Toni Peinoit
Maker
@judithnursalim Make sure you stop by the lava tube & Halona Blowhole Lookout on HI-72. Giovanni's food truck & Sunset beach on the North Shore are also worth a visit!
Judith Nursalim
Thank you for the tips, will look out for those spots on the app 😃📱🏝
Taylor Vander Well
This is great! Off the beaten path is almost always a better experience, in my opinion. I live in Scotland and it is full of scenic drives but I'd be more curious to see the recommended stops and suggestions. Are those user generated? Or how do you go about sourcing them?
Toni Peinoit
Maker
Great question @taylor_vander_well! Compass Maps uses Artificial Intelligence to safely get you to your destination the most scenic way, and curated travel tips & pictures to guarantee the best user experience. Never been to Scotland but I would love to go! What is your favorite drive there?
Taylor Vander Well
@toni_peinoit Glasgow or Edinburgh to Glencoe on the A82 is stunning
Toni Peinoit
Maker
@taylor_vander_well Nice ❤️ It makes me want to go there https://drive.google.com/file/d/...
Toni Peinoit
Maker
👋 Hello Product Hunters! :) Today we’re excited to launch Compass Maps on PH, the first GPS for scenic drives that will get you from A to B the most scenic way. No planning required. 🎉 “Spend time exploring. Not planning.” We started Compass Maps because we got frustrated with Google Maps. Google Maps is based on traffic. It gets you to your destination the fastest way. But what if you actually have time to enjoy the ride? What if you wanted to discover the best spots on the go? Introducing Compass Maps, the first GPS based on scenery rather than traffic, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play! Compass Maps explained in three simple steps: - Step 1: Enter a start location or use current - Step 2: Select a popular route or enter a destination - Step 3: Tap on “Start GPS” to launch Google Maps and start turn-by-turn scenic navigation Because we know that not everybody is able to pay for every software they use, our goal is always to offer a fully functional free version. At the same time, we have to keep the lights on and that’s why we’ve decided to offer the scenic navigation to all, but limit the number of suggested stops to 3 in the classic version and 21 in the PRO version. Please let us know your feedback! We very much appreciate any comments or suggestions. We’re constantly improving Compass Maps and your input can have a big impact 💬 💙 💛 Oh, and let us know where you are traveling next! We'd love to know :) -Toni p.s. As a special Product Hunt exclusive bonus, we are offering the PRO version for 30 days for any Product Hunt download this week. This means you can use Compass Maps for advanced trips with up to 21 travel recommendations. 🚗 ✌️ PROMO CODE FOR ANDROID: PHLAUNCH PROMO LINK FOR iOS: https://apple.co/3LM3YrU
Josh Walker
@toni_peinoit Really cool idea, does it work in Europe?
Toni Peinoit
Maker
Thanks @josh_walker2! Compass Maps is officially supported in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the states of California and Hawaii but does work in Europe as well. Where in Europe are you located?
Ivan Khomyakov
Oh, great idea! I've done quite a few roadtrips in the US and always wanted to find something interesting on the way! Is it also working in California and New York/Tri-state area?
Toni Peinoit
Maker
Thank you @ivan_khomyakov1! Yes. Compass Maps is officially supported in California but it will work the New York/Tri-state area as well. Where in California are you going? If you're not sure, look up the San Francisco -> LA route on Compass Maps, LA -> San Diego, or even LA -> Chicago for the trip of a lifetime on the Mother Road, Route 66 🙂
Sasha Briu
cool product! congrats on the launch
Toni Peinoit
Maker
@sofipolonska Thanks! Have you experienced the problem of being re-routed to the fastest route with Google Maps?
Milan Kansagara
This is such a great idea!
Toni Peinoit
Maker
@milan_kansagara Thank you!
John Brandy
Tried this. First city I entered was San Francisco. The app said no sites here. Deleted. Good luck!
Toni Peinoit
Maker
@johncbrandy Thank you for trying Compass Maps and sorry for the issue that you experienced. I am trying to reproduce the issue so I can submit a fix for it but I don't see your request in the logs. Also, "no sites here" is not part of the terminology that the app uses. Do you mind taking a screenshot and sending it to me? If you enter San Francisco as start location and Santa Cruz, CA as destination, what route are you getting?