Frequently asked questions - iPhone

iPad

Version 2.1

Version 2.0

• Search for geographic place names
• Automated download of map tiles (tap and hold in order to open the menu)
• Several design improvements
• Purchase of tile credit packages as an alternative to the map sections

Important:

Version 1.1 introduces so-called tiles packages. You have now the possibility to buy 1 000 (CHF 4.40) or 5 000 (CHF 18.--) tiles. These tiles can be used as known from the initial asset of 420 tiles anywhere and independently from map sections. According to Apple's terminology they are called "consumables". The sections are so-called "non-consumables".

In contrast to the map sections, the tiles packages have to be bought again after they are consumed. The downloaded map tiles (map data) are stored in the iPhone and retrieved from the internal memory. This storage is lost upon deinstallation of the application. In case of a reinitialization or a recovery process (or replacement of the device), an internal protection mechanism assures that the asset of tiles will not be lost.

Example: After the initial start of the application, the tiles counter shows "Available Map Tiles: 420/420". This means that the asset of available map tiles is 420 and that 420 can be used. After having downloaded 100 map tiles, the counter reports "Available Map Tiles: 320/420". Buying a 1000-tiles-package raises the number of available map tiles. The tiles counter therefore states "Available Map Tiles: 1320/1420".

First steps...

What is a "map tile"?

The 8 sections of Swiss Map Mobile

Download of map tiles