Android Version Now Available!
Backseat Geologist is out now on Android on the Google Play Store! Download here: Backseat Geologist
Features
The Android version has very close feature parity with the iOS version including Explore Mode, route creation, custom routes, Overlook Mode, offline geology and more.
Backseat Geologist will give you audio descriptions of the rocks below your feet or wheels as you travel.
- Browse the geologic map and tap around to see details about the geologic units that are near you
- Start an Explore session and get updates on the geology below you as you move around
- Overlook Mode scans the geology of what you can see and tells you all about it
- Create Routes to listen to the geologic story of your commute, road trip, or family outing. Routes combine the context of each geologic unit you pass to create a more cohesive set of descriptions.
- Routes can be saved offline for areas with bad service
- Long tap on the map to drop a pin and tap again to create a route to that location
- Adjust descriptions for any audience from kids to geology enthusiasts
- Geology data is powered by Macrostrat geologic database
- Plays from the background and doesn’t interfere with navigation or other apps
- Works well with other playing audio like music or podcasts
- Widget for the geology of your current location
- App Intent gives Siri access to geology information from the app without opening it.
Premium and Max users get:
- Improved audio quality
- Download geologic map tiles and data for areas of the map to use offline
- Custom route creation
- Import GPX files in custom routes
- See further in Overlook Mode
Let me know if you see any bugs or have any issues via email