HopStop Transit Directions for iPad app review

HopStop Transit Directions for iPad

Price: FREE

HopStop Transit Directions for iPad by HopStop.com, Inc. is the ideal app for anyone who uses public transit. Whether you are walking, cycling, or traveling by bus, train, or taxi, this app will provide you with the best directions, along with official transit maps.

Also included are a station finder and schedules for hundreds of major cities across the US, Canada, and Europe.

HopStop will allow you to estimate travel time and cost for taxis, save searches in MyTrips, discover how many calories you have burned by walking or cycling, and even how much you have reduced your carbon emissions by not driving.

This app is a great alternative to Apple Maps, covering over 125 markets, with more being frequently added. Dozens upon dozens of transit agencies are supported by HopSpot and you can even share directions with friends via Facebook, Twitter, Email, or Messages.

HopStop Transit Directions for iPad was updated to version 2.0 in mid-September of 2012. The current version has a total of 73 customer ratings with an average rating of four out of five stars. Customer comments are very positive.

I think HopStop Transit Directions is a fantastic free, and most importantly, reliable alternative to Google Maps and Apple Maps. Everything is clearly laid out and the navigation is very user-friendly.

For: iPad with iOS 4.3 or later.