Mini-Compass and More Unified Design

[SlumberBear]

Hello there, I'm a recent convert from the official iOS app to Cachly and so far I am enjoying it. However, I do have a few thoughts which could be merely preference-based but I do want to bring them up.

First, when navigating to a cache on the map in the official app, there is a nifty little compass on the bottom of the screen that has a line directing you where to go. I know the goal isn't to make this app exactly like the official one, but I do think that is important for functionality as switching from the map to the compass can be a bit cumbersome. Perhaps instead there could be a way to "align" the map with the direction you're pointing?

The next two might be just preference based, I'm not sure. It seems like it would be more functional if the lists tab and the offline lists tab could be combined like in the official app. When you save a list, there could just be a little check or whatever to signify it that it is saved.

Lastly, I like how the official app only has one map view. That is, when you view a list on the map and then exit list view, it will put you right on the "live" map. The same could be said about navigating to a cache. Having multiple map views just seems a bit cumbersome, and is one reason why I believe the official app has a leg up on this one functionality/efficiency wise.

Sorry if it seemed like I was bashing this app, I really didn't mean to and I really do like what you've done with it so far (along with actually listening to the community). It just seems like there is no reason the things I noticed make the app just a little bit more busy and cluttered. I hope you can let me know what you think.

[Nic Hubbard]

5 hours ago, SlumberBear said:

Perhaps instead there could be a way to "align" the map with the direction you're pointing?

You can do this in Cachly. Just tap the current location button to cycle though follow modes.

5 hours ago, SlumberBear said:

It seems like it would be more functional if the lists tab and the offline lists tab could be combined like in the official app. When you save a list, there could just be a little check or whatever to signify it that it is saved.

These are completely different in Cachly because the official app uses privates API's for their lists. They allow creating of lists (bookmark lists) from their app that are then created on the server. They don't give third-party developers this ability.

5 hours ago, SlumberBear said:

Lastly, I like how the official app only has one map view. That is, when you view a list on the map and then exit list view, it will put you right on the "live" map. The same could be said about navigating to a cache. Having multiple map views just seems a bit cumbersome, and is one reason why I believe the official app has a leg up on this one functionality/efficiency wise.

This was a distinct decision to make Cachly work how it does and keep it different from how the official app works. It works much more like the classic app in this regard. I guess we will just have to agree to disagree as I think this is something I dislike the most about the official app.

 

Happy to discuss anything else!

[SlumberBear]

Thanks for your thoughts.