Just bought an iPhone 5. I have used Macs for 8 years so am familiar with OS. We travel mainly in the West. I am trying to decide which apps would be most useful for us. There is iExit for what is off interstates, Gas Guru and gas Buddy for fuel locations and pricing, All Stays and RV Parking for campgrounds, Weatherbug, Farenheit, Weather Live for weather, etc. Which is the most helpful for location, reviews, info, etc.?There are a few that would be helpful to us in particular: The Photographers Ephemeris for sunrise/sunset, moonrise/moonset, shadows, etc., iBird West for bird ID, Peaks West to id mountains, Star Walk, Sky Guide, Sky View for looking at the sky in places where you can actually see the night sky.Any other apps which you have found indispensable? Like wifi finder, apps for posting travel blogs (I use Wordpress but its app was given 3?s), photo organizer apps, lists/organizers for camping supplies to remember to bring, any other photography apps? This little gadget will make life so much easier or more complicated.

I use one called WAZE.. It is a free app that is updated by users realtime.. just log on and it will tell you all kinds of things on your route.. police (hidden or visible), hazzards,,construction,,It will pop up on your phone or speak to you if your linked blue tooth.. tell you what is ahead about a mile or so ahead of time... once there either hit not there and it will go away for the next user,, or hit thanks and it will stay there until someone hits not there. You can also use it as a map program and it will tell you all the traffic and stuff in your way.Program in what type of fuel you use and it will save that and look for it for when asked.. My IT guy gave it to me and I use it every day

I just checked WAZE out. I like that it uses input from travelers and is constantly updated. We use diesel so that alone will be helpful, also for propane. Thanks. And, it's free.Any Ford truck apps worthy of using?

We have the IPHONE 4.0 here with unlimited data. This is a 16GB memory model. We use it for downstreaming TV programs from ABC CBS CNN etc and it performs very good with no skipping or reloading etc... The TV programs are one day old but that doesn't really bother us...I am looking now for the proper cable to go from the IPHONE to one of my large screen TVs video inputs to get this up on the big screen.Works great anywhere we get VERIZON cellphone service which is just about anywhere in the US I guess...I also use the SCANNER app alot as well. This give us POLICE-RESCUE SQUAD-PUBLIC SERVICE all over the country... A great internet radio scanner that passes along all of the live audio from the new scanner channels on-going now. My regular police type scanner don't work anymore since all of them are moving to the new scanner formats...Roy Ken

I never thought about a scanner. That would be helpful to know about accidents so we could take an alternate route. In Southern Colorado, there was a sad accident where a cattle trailer fell over the bank next to a river and we were held up for several hours. The road was narrow so it was difficult to turn around.We got the 32gb because we shoot lots of photos so i can share my rockstar images plus I love my music so can store my faves. iBird West takes up lots of storage as does Audubon's wildflowers. We too use Verizon as out in the West you can see that coverage is spotty. And, w ego where you find fewer people like the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau.

Never ask a man what kind of smartphone he has. If it's an Iphone, he'll tell you. If not, why embarrass him.. :)

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vermilye
Explorer
May 21, 2013
I'll add a couple to the list:
Pandora
WRVO - My favorite NPR station
CampWhere - Non Commercial Campgrounds
CardStar - Keeps all your discount scan cards on the phone
CampAspect - Sunrise & location
Night Sky
Google Earth
iBird +

My complete list is out of control - app list
clikrf8
Explorer
May 21, 2013
This should keep me busy checking all these out. The list from vermilye is exhaustive but extensive. Today is a rainy day so a good time to investigate. iBird is a must for DH and Photographers Ephemeris for me. Probably the only paid apps for awhile until we really figure out what works and what duplicates. Happy Memorial Day and safe travels to all.
Big_Katuna
Explorer II
May 21, 2013
Another one we use is Cozi. An easy to use family calendar.
Steeljag
Explorer
May 21, 2013
Any that alert you to the cheapest beer prices within 10 miles ?
Happytraveler
Explorer
May 21, 2013
Some of my favorite apps

Evernote
Wunderlist
TV Forecast
Yelp
YP
CamCard
HappyDayz
Zite
Cloud Magic
Drop Box
Breaking News
Pocket
strollin
Explorer
May 21, 2013
Altern wrote:
Never ask a man what kind of smartphone he has. If it's an Iphone, he'll tell you. If not, why embarrass him.. :)

The sad thing is that iPhone owners actually believe this.

BTW, I proud to state that I DON'T have an iPhone.
brobox
Explorer
May 22, 2013
Altern wrote:
Never ask a man what kind of smartphone he has. If it's an Iphone, he'll tell you. If not, why embarrass him.. :)

Do they have an app for that? Or did you think that one up all by yourself?

I am also glad I didn't purchase one of the smaller screen phones, but I sure wouldn't belittle anyone that enjoys theirs.
ford_truck_guy
Nomad
May 22, 2013
WOW !!!! And i thought the Truck Brand wars were rough !!! :B
wilco
Explorer
May 28, 2013
strollin wrote:
Altern wrote:
Never ask a man what kind of smartphone he has. If it's an Iphone, he'll tell you. If not, why embarrass him.. :)

The sad thing is that iPhone owners actually believe this.

BTW, I proud to state that I DON'T have an iPhone.

And I'm proud to state that I don't have have a Rolls Royce! ;-)
Altern
Explorer
May 28, 2013
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