NPS Yellowstone 2.5.6

Reviews

4 ★, on 2020-07-19
Downloaded the app. Then, downloaded the offline content. Yes, it did get stuck here and there. Once I was able to finally download the offline content, I was able to view the map without wireless service. Think the trick is.. You have to download offline content using WiFi before you get to Yellowstone and don't touch the phone during the process (unless of course, it is stuck). 4 stars bc it does get stuck here and there but very helpful to use for offline content. I use Samsung Galaxy Note 9

2 ★, on 2020-08-09
Just installed this Yellowstone "must have" app version 2.5.6, and already experienced the freezing others reported. I think I do have an explanation for it, as detailed below. Moreover, this app is launched automatically at start-up: why??? The only useful option among the Settings offered is "Download Offline Content", which downloads the park map somewhere, but without letting the user know exactly where. Why can't I select the folder where I want the map to be saved??? As all software developers should be aware, it's best to have as few as possible apps in the internal storage, where the OS already is; this app and its data should be moved to the external storage (SD card), but that's not possible in this version of the app. Why??? The following basic functionalies are missing: 1. Inability to move it to the SD card. Right now, the app competes for space with the bloated Android version of my phone, so no wonder it's sluggish, to the point that it sometimes freezes! 2. Unable to save the maps to a folder of my choice. 3. Useless settings 4. Useless FAQs, only 2 are related to the app itself. 5. The app claims it has a calendar of events, it's the - useless again - content of the "Schedules" tile, which changes title to "Calendar" only after navigating to it. Pick a title, and stick to it. I do like the Self-Guided Tours. This app could be useful if implemented with more care by the overpaid and underworked government employees. Right now it looks like a school project done by a lazy student.

2 ★, on 2020-06-06
Good idea but like anything managed by the government execution is lacking. The app was developed with offline functionality in mind, which is necessary in the park. Unfortunately if you try to download the maps so that they work without a data connection the download freezes and fails every time. Close, but useless.

5 ★, on 2020-08-17
Love this app! We used it so much while in the park. Only wish it would show road closures. That would have made it easier to plan our days.

1 ★, on 2020-07-20
Content won't load. Tried to download the offline my maps for my upcoming trip. The map download keeps crashing. Not impressed with "the must have" yellowstone app.

3 ★, on 2020-06-04
Could be an excellant tool when visiting Yellowstone, if not for the fact that it constantly freezes up! Also, the map needs to be more user friendly, start by adding a search button & including written identification on the location pointers.