Point Inside Shopping & Travel app review: helping you locate the deals

Point Inside Shopping & Travel by Point Inside, Inc. is a navigation app that will help you find all kinds of shopping deals with the aid of an interactive mapping interface.

Introduction

Point Inside Shopping & Travel by Point Inside, Inc. is a navigation app that will help you find all kinds of shopping deals with the aid of an interactive mapping interface. You will literally be able to see where all the deals, coupons, and offers are with information on over 1,250 malls throughout North America. The app was updated on Jan. 24. 2012 and is available in English.

User Experience

This app is all about clear, concise, and helpful maps so you can find the deals, coupons, and offers nearby. I like that by looking at the deals on a map you can actually map out your shopping route making sure you hit all locations. And it's not just about malls; you'll also find details on other local and national retailers.

Features

Features of this app include interactive indoor maps and directions to more than 1,250 malls found in North America. As well you can find maps to and within attractions, theme parks, museums, and airports.

While you might not be using the maps for deals for these places it can certainly help you navigate through the attraction or airport instead of wandering around aimlessly. The app features a listing of millions of retailers that are all searchable by category or location. The in-venue navigation offers you routing information, and there is even a list of services (ATMs, washrooms, parking, escalators, elevators, and food locations).

The app features full shop and store directory information so there is no need to wander around looking for that "You Are Here" map. This app has been gaining quite a bit of attention with mentions in PC Magazine, CNET, Gizmodo, USA Today, NY Times, LA Times, GPS World, and more.

In-App Purchases

There are no in-app purchases at this time.

Update Info

Version 3.1.80 features changes to images and some minor bug fixes for smoother performance.

Customer Ratings and Feedback Comments

The app currently has 82 customer ratings with an average rating of four out of five stars. Overall users seem quite pleased with the information that is found within this app and the usefulness it offers. The only complaint seems to be that not all malls can be found within the app at this time.

Personal Comments by Reviewer

This app basically offers two major features, one being the maps of malls, airports, and other attractions that help you find your way around. The other major feature is the information you’ve given on local deals, promotions, offers, and sales. I really liked that this information showed up on a map so I could plot my route and also discover deals I might not otherwise know about. It was really rather interesting to see just how many promotions were happening near me.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Provides you with indoor maps from more than 1,250 malls across North America
• Provides you with maps of attraction grounds
• Provides you with indoor maps of major airports
• Retailers are searchable by category or by location

Cons

• Not all malls are represented in the app
• Information can sometimes be tricky to locate
   

For: iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad with iOS 4.0 or later