National Parks by National Geographic for iPad app review

National Parks by National Geographic

Price: Free

National Parks by National Geographic by National Geographic Society is a travel app that delivers an award winning interactive guide to the top twenty most-visited U.S national parks.

National Geographic provides users with everything they need to explore the top twenty national parks. Whether you are just seeking inspiration or planning your next trip, this app has you covered. Keep your eye open for updates as new parks will be added from time to time. Harness the power of the interactive map by filtering for activity and seasonality. Create your own personalized space to keep track of favorite parks, itineraries, activities, photos, and more.

With thousands of points of interest that have all been tagged with GPS coordinates, planning your next trip is made easy. National Geographic editors will provide you with the must-see and must-do places, so be sure not to miss out. Share your plans or findings with friend and family on Facebook and Twitter.

National Parks by National Geographic was updated to Version 1.2.2 on October 30, 2012. It has a total of 815 customer ratings with an average of four out of five stars. Feedback is average with the negatives centered around users upset with the free classification of this app. None of the content is free, as you have to pay $1.99 for each park you are interested in. Users who are willing to pay the fee are happy with the in-depth detail and information provided, allowing for a complete and easy trip planning experience.

While the paid experience is quite pleasant, in my opinion it doesn’t offer anything you can’t already find with a few good Google searches. I try to stay away from apps that advertise themselves as free but are really not. Unless you are willing to spend $1.99 for each park you are interested in, stay away from this app.

For: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad with iOS 5.0 or later