In which format are available the audio guides and maps?
Our maps and audioguides are available in GPX format, which is one of the most common track formats for GPS devices and they can be opened by most map apps.
In our case, we have embedded the audio tracks inside the file, so they can be used without Internet access and this is the reason why our GPX files are larger than usual and they cannot be opened with most map apps.
Which apps can I use to open the audioguides?
We recommend “OrganicMaps“, because it is free, lightweight, fast, open source (which is more secure) and because it supports large files.
You can download it from:
- Google Playstore (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.organicmaps&hl=en)
- Apple App Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/organic-maps-offline-map/id1567437057)
Also, there is a new app called CoMaps, based on OrganicMaps. We are testing it at the moment and it is likely we will recommend it in the future.
Our maps also work with OsmAnd~ , but we do not recommend because it consumes more resources and you need more clicks to listen to each audio.
Which apps can not be used?
We have tested our audio guides with a few other apps and we can confirm they cannot be used.
- “Maps.me”: Doesnt support GPX files.
- “Locus Map 4 Outdoor Navigation”: Has issues the file size.
Feel free to test our audio guides with other software and let us know the results.
Is there an audio guide that I can try out for free?
Yes, we are offering a free audio guides, with a small tour around the Acropolis, where we explain why it has been the center of Athens through millennia.
To download it, go to our Shop (at ko-fi.com), and complete the amount to donate with 0€.
https://ko-fi.com/s/01544a1daf
I cannot find the audios or the files.
The audios and images are in the description of each point.
To access the description, there are 2 ways: first, clicking in the point on the map; and the second option is opening the the bookmark list, choosing the audio guide and then the point of interest.
I want to see the name of each point on the map. Can I do that?
Yes, with OrganicMaps is very easy. Go the config menu, and activate Bookmark names on the map. Here we will have 3 options: Hide, Show to the right y Show at the bottom.
Here we have to choose one of the last 2 options.
If you find the font size too small, you can increase the font size, going back to the configuration and activating Increase size for map labels.
The points of interest are not in sequential orden. Is there a way to order them?
Yes, with OrganicMaps it is possible. Go to the bookmark menu, click on the audio guide and choose Sort, and then, choose By Name.
