I’m tracking app usage with HERE metrics for the current API key so I can estimate the costs I would accrue with Google Places API. If it looks manageable (ideally free), I’ll add my key to the build and let users choose it without entering their own. I should have a definitive answer in about a week.
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I havent used the CalmDirectory app in a while, but some days ago I tried it again. Finding the places works fine, but when I click on the card symbol to move to the Mudita Maps app, the maps app crashes and cannot open the location. Any idea whats happening? Its happening everytime and a restart did not help.
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yes i’m having the same issue!
let me know if you get a workaround
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@hanswilli @devamjaglan This is because the default maps app does not allow deep linking at the moment. If you have another maps app installed (Waze, Google maps, HERE Maps, etc…) it will ask you which one you want to use and then open in that app.
With that said, I’m actually VERY close to launching an update to the Directory app with turn-by-turn navigation built in. Here are some screenshots (click the screenshot to view the entire post on Imgur):
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This looks incredible @davidray - so much better than the stock maps app (and the common alternatives).
Out of interest, does it allow for cycle navigation too?
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It does! The UI/UX has changed a little bit around the “Get Directions” screen. I’ll try to get some updated screenshots soon. It offers “driving”, “cycling”, and “walking” routes.
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What does this use as its database? Is this OSM, or does it use Google/HERE like in the current CalmDirectory settings?
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I use Mapbox for the turn-by-turn navigation. They had the most reliable, cost effective, navigation from my testing. The rest of the Directory will remain the same; HERE/Google.
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That’s awesome!
can we get to know a around when the update gets released?
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Thank you so much for creating this and making it so we don’t have to share our location info. Privacy is one of the main reasons I chose the Kompakt and it has been amazing seeing the applications folks like you have come up with.
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I’m currently onboarding at a new company/job so I’m a bit busier at the moment. When the dust settles, hopefully in the next week, I will make a few final changes and push the update. I’d say probably no later than end of month but hopefully sooner.
On a side note, I used Directory to navigate about 3 hours away into a decent size city (Little Rock, AR) and it was directly on par with Google Maps on my Pixel which I had running simultaneously. It also used 1 bar of battery throughout the entire trip.
I need to tweak the UI to make lane suggestions more visible and then need to add the ability to mute the voice. Other than that, everything was pretty solid in my testing.
I’ll update here when I have it ready to go!
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Have you done test runs with walking around in the city? This is exciting! I am using google maps on my HiBreak Pro and it works well, but it would be great to have a reliable e-ink friendly app that does solid navigation for city dwellers. I would also love an e-ink phone dialler app … When I had the MK it was no problem, but the APK doesn’t work on my HiBreak sadly. I love the design and being able to turn pages (swiping down) to view contacts and navigate the app. FOSSIFY works but there are no good e-ink phone dialler alternatives.
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I have not thoroughly tested walking yet. I have verified that it handles the path correctly but have not walked the path yet.
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I’ve tested it traveling 
It works in Australia- Tried in 3 different cities.
It also works in Warsaw
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Hey David, I am still excited for this. Are you still planning a release? 
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I am! I will release a beta next week. I’m currently in Guatemala for a mission trip then I’ll be back at my desk and get it finished.
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Excited for the release! Few suggestions for the music app would be to add songs to queue!
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Hey all! The navigation update is out, BUT I’ve released it under a different name in the Mind Apps store. It will now be called “CalmMaps (Beta)” to drive home the idea that this is more of a mapping app. Please test this in your local area before relying on it for long navigation. There will certainly be bugs so please report any you find.
I’ll be leaving CalmDirectory in the store for now through the transition as it will be more stable and some user may prefer not having the navigation built-in.
Thanks!
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@davidray Thanks for your continous effort. Do you have a link where your apps can be downloaded? I see you writing about a store but I see only a link to a Github Repo in the first post by Urszula. What’s the best place to download the most recent version of your Calm series of apps? (I haven’t read all of the 141 posts in this thread, sorry if it’s in there).
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I’m going to test those two apps.
One of the reasons I couldn’t go full dumbphone is because I do rely regularly on up-to-date POI information (toilets, gas stations, restaurants, stores) on the go, as well as traffic information. As a dad of 4 with a busy family life, I do not have every day planned out beforehand, especially not during outings.
For now I’ve used HERE maps and Gmaps WV on the Kompakt.
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