5.4.0
2023-10-24
Updates and fixes:
- Uses a live activity with the Dynamic Island for navigating a route rather than just posting traditional notifications.
- Adds a route type button alongside the distance in the title bar
- Adds support for Smart Stack on Apple Watch
- Updates to fix misplaced text on watchOS 10
- Tweaks to widgets so they look a little better across all devices
- Fixes Digital Crown usage on navigation screen on watch
- Fixes problem where Look Around wouldn't be available after toggling edit mode
- Fixes subscription banner obscuring Look Around
5.3.2
2023-08-23
Offline data improvements:
- Fixes selection/deselection when selecting regions of offline data
- Offline downloads should be quicker and work better
5.3.1
2023-07-26
Fixes:
- Adding directions to imported track
- Enabling of Done button is more consistent
5.3.0
2023-06-29
Now using Apple Maps Look Around! As you plot your route, you can use Look Around to see the area around you.
Tap the end marker and hit the Look Around button to see where you are and it'll update as you continue to route.
Also, minor bug fixes.
5.2.0
2023-05-04
The watch app uses Apple's new user interface (SwiftUI). It should work the same as it always has with some subtle differences and improvements.
5.1.0
2023-01-30
Adds a trash folder. All deleted routes now go the trash. Incidentally fixes the long-standing problem where routes deleted from iCloud would come back.
5.0.2
2022-12-27
EasyRoute now makes a better default name for exported routes. Also, some minor fixes.
5.0.1
2022-12-07
This version fixes:
- Dragging was too jumpy
- The Ride With GPS export was missing when sharing from the main route view
- The TOS and Privacy buttons on the subscription view were a little too crammed on small screens.
5.0.0
2022-12-06
IMPORTANT: This release uses new routing data and a new Mapbox which is incompatible with old offline data. If you have explicitly downloaded data for offline usage, you'll need to redownload it.
Now for the good stuff...
• Choose between Apple, Mapbox and Google Maps. Apple Maps is now the default with the other map types available through a subscription.
(Note to existing premium users: Mapbox maps and everything you paid for is still available to to you.)
• Eliminated the 3rd-party ad, so there are no ads tracking you.
• Numerous other tweaks and fixes. Most notably, it should size better on different screens and layouts on iPad and M1 Macs.
4.7.2
2022-02-16
Fixes crash when viewing elevation view with a segment selected
4.7.1
2021-10-12
Updated for iOS 15, watchOS 8 and Apple Watch Series 7
Fixes a bug with accessing offline data from the main route view
Fixes a problem where route info (name, notes route type) might not get saved
4.7.0
2021-06-16
Adds a hiking route type, which enables routing on more challenging trails.
Adds an accounts page to the extras so you can deauthorize any external accounts you may have authorized along the way while using the app.
4.6.5
2021-04-16
Fixes a crash when non-premium users tried to start navigating
4.6.4
2021-03-28
EasyRoute wasn't routing on some of the more rugged hiking trails. This should fix that.
4.6.3
2021-03-26
A quick fix for a cache clearing issue with offline content and a clarification to the confirmation message for it.
4.6.2
2021-03-23
Now using fresh set of routing data. This should resolve any issues with recently opened roads or paths not being included in routes.
4.6.1
2021-03-08
• Fixes a problem where routing could stop working altogether if a routing was previously canceled.
• Fixes a problem where the distance mode could change back if you changed it in the map settings.
4.6.0
2021-02-24
- You can now sort routes by distance, name, or your own custom order
- If you schedule a route, you can view it using iOS 14 widgets
- The usual bug fixes and improvements
4.5.0
2020-12-08
• You can now add directions to an imported route. Use the route actions toolbar button (the two diagonal arrows -- 3rd from the left) and select Add Directions.
• Rerouting when following a route. Rather than just provide some basic guidance for getting back on-route. (Like "turn around" or a simple direction when you're about to get back on route.) EasyRoute will do its best to create a route to rejoin your original route.
4.4.2
2020-10-08
- Fixes a problem where the elevation view could sometimes display the wrong units.
- A tweak to the route list to fix some layout oddities when going in and out of editing mode.
4.4.1
2020-09-22
MAJOR: Fixes a bug where moving a route using the new menu shortcut will actually delete it!
Otherwise, contains updates for iOS 14 and watchOS 7 along with some other minor fixes and touch-ups.
4.4.0
2020-09-10
• Split-screen on iPadOS - Use EasyRoute alongside another app in split screen mode
• Long-press on the route list to bring up a shortcut menu
• Add bike type option to prevent taking rough unpaved paths when planning a road bike trip
• Other minor fixes
4.3.1
2020-08-03
• Fixes a crash that can occur when importing routes
• Fixes a problem with paths not appearing when following a route on the navigation map
4.3.0
2020-07-15
Folders! Create folders and use them to organize your routes.
A few things moved around on-screen to make room for folders. Most notably, the New Route button is now a floating button in the lower right hand corner of the route list.
Also, when following a walking route, it's much more tolerant of going off-route and even backwards. The route navigation had been mainly geared for running and biking, activities where you mainly go forward and don't stop often. However, if you're out for relaxing walk, this may not the case. EasyRoute should work much better for those leisurely strolls now.
4.2.0
2020-04-30
I added some fun new things over the winter. (Well, at least, I had fun making them.)
--Route Scheduling--
This is an Apple Watch focused feature I used to assist me in marathon training. I had to add some detours and excursions to my normal running routes to make the day's prescribed distance on the training plan. Since I use EasyRoute to navigate me through routes, I thought having watch face complications showing that day's route would be useful (and fun to work on) and it was!
You can add routes to a schedule and they'll be shown on the EasyRoute watch face complications. It supports all complication types for all watch faces. The day's route will be offered at the top of the route list when you launch the EasyRoute watch app.
This and watch workouts are now under a Watch tab which is only shown if you have the EasyRoute watch app installed.
Workouts can optionally be recorded using EasyRoute and they will be added to the built-in Health and Activity apps. This is not a new feature, but they have been moved to the watch tab as well.
--Offline Routing--
When EasyRoute switched to fetching and caching routing data, it was only a short hop away from offline routing. Since a number of users asked about this, I went ahead and added it so this wasn’t entirely a selfish release focused on the things I was doing and having fun with. It’s under the Extras tab, under Storage.
When fetching routing data on-demand is not possible because you have no network connect, use the map options to put EasyRoute in Offline Mode. If you've got offline data for the area you're routing in, it'll work just as well as when you're connected to the Internet.
--Adding and removing segment points--
These are the little dots that appear along the route as you tap. Since they are also used as anchor points for dragging the route, having too many or too few of them can be annoying. Now, if you're dragging an existing segment point, a trash icon will appear and you can remove it.
If you're dragging a new point along a segment an add icon will appear and you can simply add one to be an anchor for a future drag.
These operations won't alter the route, but will help you drag the exact portion you want to drag.
You CAN alter the route by dragging either the start point or end point to the trash since these cannot otherwise be removed as anchor points.
--Improvements to Navigation--
A few little bugs have been fixed and a number tweaks have been made to the route navigation in EasyRoute. Running marathon routes means I spent a lot of time with it so it's gotten a nice amount of polish!