1. Yes it does use Google Maps but when I plotted this year's first trip with it, it gave me an RV friendly route not the one that regular google maps gives.
2. Had we taken that route we would've blocked traffic and even could've caused a major accident on the blind hair-pin turns.Tech support is rapid, very helpful, and patient with a new user.
3. My questions to the developers would be: 1) Are there plans to integrate with Android Auto so I can get the directions on my truck's built-in display? 2) Are the maps and directions downloadable? I've not found that option yet but as RVers know, we are often in areas with no internet coverage.Needs work.
4. All of this could have been avoided had they not ignored my attempts to requesting help.I've been using this app for several years now..I love that I can set it to see rest areas and Walmart and gas stations..the only issue I have is the pic in pic takes you out of navigation if you get a call or text and you have to reset navigation..I now have turned off that feature.
5. UPDATE 2: I've now had a chance to use this newer version & while not perfect it does provide a great alternative to Google maps for RV'rs.We used this app for a long trip to the Midwest.
6. The route near the park has many hazards which Google Maps did not flag.
7. It also routed us through a path that is not RV friendly (I.E. over a lrg hill w/ sharp hair-pin, blind turns, etc.). Luckily we knew that and avoided that part and made it reroute us properly.
8. My first time using it, and it gave us a new (better) route from our stay in Missouri back to Kansas.
9. The only difficulty I experienced was, I lost my route somehow in an area without a signal, as soon as the signal came back I was able to reroute.
10. Just disappointed in the app for a paid app.Paid for a year and this app was a life saver, directed us on a route that we could drive carefree.
11. I have run for 30+ miles without data signal with no problems in navigation.Took a bad review to get traction in correcting a problem with the activation of the new annual subscription.