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    Mike 56
    wrote on 10 Jul 2023, 13:20 last edited by
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    I have been reviewing both of the apps and I am trying to decide which one is better for me.
    I am looking for feedback from other users that are using them.
    Would it be possible to try each app for a week or two in order to help with a decision on which one to sign up for.

    Thanks in advance for the feedback.

    Mike

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      10 Jul 2023, 13:20

      I have been reviewing both of the apps and I am trying to decide which one is better for me.
      I am looking for feedback from other users that are using them.
      Would it be possible to try each app for a week or two in order to help with a decision on which one to sign up for.

      Thanks in advance for the feedback.

      Mike

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      Nick Carthew
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      wrote on 10 Jul 2023, 13:33 last edited by
      #2

      @Mike-56 It’s great that you’re thinking of subscribing, but the two MRA products are completely different. MRA RoutePlanner Gold is a top notch route planner, used for creating routes for navigation devices and is usually accessed via the website.
      MyRoute-app (the phone app) is a free app to download to which you can subscribe to the navigation module allowing you to navigate with turn by turn instructions.

      Always willing to help if I can.
      Triumph Tiger 1200 XRT called Tina.
      MRA Navigation Next and SilverFox B8J bar buttons.
      Quadlock wireless mount for IPhone 11.
      Cardo Scala Packtalk Bold.
      TomTom Rider 500. (In the cupboard now)

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        10 Jul 2023, 13:33

        @Mike-56 It’s great that you’re thinking of subscribing, but the two MRA products are completely different. MRA RoutePlanner Gold is a top notch route planner, used for creating routes for navigation devices and is usually accessed via the website.
        MyRoute-app (the phone app) is a free app to download to which you can subscribe to the navigation module allowing you to navigate with turn by turn instructions.

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        Drabslab
        wrote on 10 Jul 2023, 14:59 last edited by
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        @Nick-Carthew said in MRA Navigation vs MRA Gold:

        It’s great that you’re thinking of subscribing, but the two MRA products are completely different.

        yes they are, but they are like two sides of a coin and belong together. I can only recommend you to take a lifelong subscription to both of them... once you have some experience with them you will be hooked for life anyway 🙂

        The planner allows you to organise your trips up until month long holidays
        The navigation app guides you while riding

        Navigation has just received a huge update, and the planner will be next

        Sorry for sounding like a fanboy but when it is good, it is good

        It is not difficult, it is easy, it's a hobby

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        • undefined Mike 56
          10 Jul 2023, 13:20

          I have been reviewing both of the apps and I am trying to decide which one is better for me.
          I am looking for feedback from other users that are using them.
          Would it be possible to try each app for a week or two in order to help with a decision on which one to sign up for.

          Thanks in advance for the feedback.

          Mike

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          Con Hennekens
          wrote on 11 Jul 2023, 07:00 last edited by
          #4

          @Mike-56, it depends entirely on what you want to do. If you want a navigation app on your phone, well you need navigation. If you want to plan your own routes, you can choose between the free, the Silver or the Gold subscription. Two seperate things that are complementary. Goed to know is that, if you only want to drive other peoples routes through the navigation app, you get the Here map, even in your free subscription.

          Navigation has a two week free trial of the fully functional product.
          https://mranavigationnext.app/

          I am just an enthusiastic MRA user, and hope you will be one too!

          Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebar to the saddle.

          Streetpilot 2610 / Zumo 660 / Zumo 395 / CAT S52 + MRA app

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            richtea999
            wrote on 11 Jul 2023, 09:33 last edited by richtea999 7 Nov 2023, 09:36
            #5

            The giveaway is in the name 😊 :

            • MRA RoutePlanner is planning
            • MRA Navigation is live navigation - as in a satnav replacement app for smartphones

            The route planner generates routes for any standard satnav (and also for the MRA Navigation app), but if you want to avoid buying satnav hardware then consider MRA Navigation.
            You just need a decent smartphone - say less than 4 years old or so.

            Whilst using the MRA Navigation app there can be some confusion (from a new users point of view) as to which app/program you're using because it has hooks back to the RoutePlanner program to integrate the route selection/downloading - but RoutePlanner is still a separate app/program.

            Is MRA Navigation as good as a pro satnav? Right now - not quite, but considering it's only been live for a month it's pretty close - closer than you might expect.

            Sorry for sounding like a fanboy but when it is good, it is good

            I'm definitely a fanboi for RoutePlanner, and getting close to fanboi level for Navigation. And mostly very happy not to have to buy a satnav.

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              11 Jul 2023, 09:33

              The giveaway is in the name 😊 :

              • MRA RoutePlanner is planning
              • MRA Navigation is live navigation - as in a satnav replacement app for smartphones

              The route planner generates routes for any standard satnav (and also for the MRA Navigation app), but if you want to avoid buying satnav hardware then consider MRA Navigation.
              You just need a decent smartphone - say less than 4 years old or so.

              Whilst using the MRA Navigation app there can be some confusion (from a new users point of view) as to which app/program you're using because it has hooks back to the RoutePlanner program to integrate the route selection/downloading - but RoutePlanner is still a separate app/program.

              Is MRA Navigation as good as a pro satnav? Right now - not quite, but considering it's only been live for a month it's pretty close - closer than you might expect.

              Sorry for sounding like a fanboy but when it is good, it is good

              I'm definitely a fanboi for RoutePlanner, and getting close to fanboi level for Navigation. And mostly very happy not to have to buy a satnav.

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              Jack van Tilburg
              wrote on 11 Jul 2023, 09:46 last edited by
              #6

              @richtea999

              Is MRA Navigation as good as a pro satnav?

              I find this a funny/interesting remark.
              But what is a "pro-satnav"?
              (this is absolutely not meant to be critical!!)

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                11 Jul 2023, 09:46

                @richtea999

                Is MRA Navigation as good as a pro satnav?

                I find this a funny/interesting remark.
                But what is a "pro-satnav"?
                (this is absolutely not meant to be critical!!)

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                Con Hennekens
                wrote on 11 Jul 2023, 10:33 last edited by
                #7

                @Jack-van-Tilburg said in MRA Navigation vs MRA Gold:

                (this is absolutely not meant to be critical!!)

                😉

                I for sure think Navigation Next takes a lot of hassle away from the use of a dedicated satnav. In all honesty I think these units have their quirks and bugs too. https://forum.gps.nl/ is full of them.

                I am just an enthusiastic MRA user, and hope you will be one too!

                Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebar to the saddle.

                Streetpilot 2610 / Zumo 660 / Zumo 395 / CAT S52 + MRA app

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                • undefined Jack van Tilburg
                  11 Jul 2023, 09:46

                  @richtea999

                  Is MRA Navigation as good as a pro satnav?

                  I find this a funny/interesting remark.
                  But what is a "pro-satnav"?
                  (this is absolutely not meant to be critical!!)

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                  richtea999
                  wrote on 11 Jul 2023, 11:16 last edited by
                  #8

                  @Jack-van-Tilburg said in MRA Navigation vs MRA Gold:

                  @richtea999

                  Is MRA Navigation as good as a pro satnav?

                  I find this a funny/interesting remark.

                  Ah! 🤔 - I didn't want to try and specify any since I've never bought a satnav, but Garmin & TomTom immediately come to mind as the two devices that all my mates use.

                  As Con suggests, they curse them regularly, so why spend money on a dedicated computer when there's already one in your pocket that's generally more capable.

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                    11 Jul 2023, 10:33

                    @Jack-van-Tilburg said in MRA Navigation vs MRA Gold:

                    (this is absolutely not meant to be critical!!)

                    😉

                    I for sure think Navigation Next takes a lot of hassle away from the use of a dedicated satnav. In all honesty I think these units have their quirks and bugs too. https://forum.gps.nl/ is full of them.

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                    Jack van Tilburg
                    wrote on 11 Jul 2023, 12:08 last edited by Jack van Tilburg 7 Nov 2023, 12:09
                    #9

                    @Con-Hennekens, @richtea999
                    My first nav was a Garmin Streetpilot 2610.
                    We are now almost 20 years later.
                    If I now compare the introduction of new SatNav devices with the introduction of Next, I see absolutely no reason to purchase a navigation product with dedicated hardware.
                    And thanks to the platform chosen for Next, improved functionality and/or bug fixes can be rolled out much more quickly.

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                      11 Jul 2023, 12:08

                      @Con-Hennekens, @richtea999
                      My first nav was a Garmin Streetpilot 2610.
                      We are now almost 20 years later.
                      If I now compare the introduction of new SatNav devices with the introduction of Next, I see absolutely no reason to purchase a navigation product with dedicated hardware.
                      And thanks to the platform chosen for Next, improved functionality and/or bug fixes can be rolled out much more quickly.

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                      Klaus r
                      wrote on 11 Jul 2023, 12:31 last edited by
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                      @Jack-van-Tilburg I am sorry to say but there is a reason for a separate GPS:
                      The MRA navigation has up to now no coloured streets. Which is a no-go for me. Colour for different types of streets gives much more orientation where you are and enhances the readability in sunlight.
                      I like the route planner very much but for the time being for navigation on the road I still use my zumo XT (together with Garmin Drive).

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                        11 Jul 2023, 12:31

                        @Jack-van-Tilburg I am sorry to say but there is a reason for a separate GPS:
                        The MRA navigation has up to now no coloured streets. Which is a no-go for me. Colour for different types of streets gives much more orientation where you are and enhances the readability in sunlight.
                        I like the route planner very much but for the time being for navigation on the road I still use my zumo XT (together with Garmin Drive).

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                        Jack van Tilburg
                        wrote on 11 Jul 2023, 12:46 last edited by
                        #11

                        @Klaus-r

                        I see colours ☺

                        IMG_21DC262513AC-1.jpeg

                        How many colours do you need?

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                          11 Jul 2023, 12:46

                          @Klaus-r

                          I see colours ☺

                          IMG_21DC262513AC-1.jpeg

                          How many colours do you need?

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                          Stefan Hummelink
                          wrote on 11 Jul 2023, 12:56 last edited by
                          #12

                          @Jack-van-Tilburg But not when navigating using the Navigation Module. 🤭

                          The basic HERE colormap that the nav module uses now is simply too basic. Improvements have already been announced.

                          Screenshot_20230711-145621.jpg

                          Manks bu'j te bange.

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                            11 Jul 2023, 12:56

                            @Jack-van-Tilburg But not when navigating using the Navigation Module. 🤭

                            The basic HERE colormap that the nav module uses now is simply too basic. Improvements have already been announced.

                            Screenshot_20230711-145621.jpg

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                            Jack van Tilburg
                            wrote on 11 Jul 2023, 13:21 last edited by Jack van Tilburg 7 Nov 2023, 14:12
                            #13

                            @StefanHummelink
                            Okay, een beetje kort door de bocht van mij dus. 😀

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                              11 Jul 2023, 13:21

                              @StefanHummelink
                              Okay, een beetje kort door de bocht van mij dus. 😀

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                              Stefan Hummelink
                              wrote on 11 Jul 2023, 14:56 last edited by
                              #14

                              @Jack-van-Tilburg Wel heeeeel erg mooie bochtjes. ♥️

                              Manks bu'j te bange.

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                                11 Jul 2023, 12:31

                                @Jack-van-Tilburg I am sorry to say but there is a reason for a separate GPS:
                                The MRA navigation has up to now no coloured streets. Which is a no-go for me. Colour for different types of streets gives much more orientation where you are and enhances the readability in sunlight.
                                I like the route planner very much but for the time being for navigation on the road I still use my zumo XT (together with Garmin Drive).

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                                Con Hennekens
                                wrote on 11 Jul 2023, 21:30 last edited by
                                #15

                                @Klaus-r said in MRA Navigation vs MRA Gold:

                                The MRA navigation has up to now no coloured streets. Which is a no-go for me.

                                Map overlays are in the works (but don't ask for ETA 😉 )
                                I actually think there are 2 reasons in favor of dedicated satnavs:

                                • they come with a decent powered and fully integrated mount
                                • they are not considered antique after just a few years

                                Who would have thought I would turn against my own arguing 😉
                                But it is what it is. I'll be happy to spend € 250 every 4 or 5 years on a new rugged Android if needed, instead of € 800 every 6 or 7 years 😉

                                @Jack-van-Tilburg said in MRA Navigation vs MRA Gold:

                                I see colours

                                You are cheating! 😉

                                I am just an enthusiastic MRA user, and hope you will be one too!

                                Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebar to the saddle.

                                Streetpilot 2610 / Zumo 660 / Zumo 395 / CAT S52 + MRA app

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                                  11 Jul 2023, 21:30

                                  @Klaus-r said in MRA Navigation vs MRA Gold:

                                  The MRA navigation has up to now no coloured streets. Which is a no-go for me.

                                  Map overlays are in the works (but don't ask for ETA 😉 )
                                  I actually think there are 2 reasons in favor of dedicated satnavs:

                                  • they come with a decent powered and fully integrated mount
                                  • they are not considered antique after just a few years

                                  Who would have thought I would turn against my own arguing 😉
                                  But it is what it is. I'll be happy to spend € 250 every 4 or 5 years on a new rugged Android if needed, instead of € 800 every 6 or 7 years 😉

                                  @Jack-van-Tilburg said in MRA Navigation vs MRA Gold:

                                  I see colours

                                  You are cheating! 😉

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                                  Jack van Tilburg
                                  wrote on 11 Jul 2023, 21:37 last edited by
                                  #16

                                  @Con-Hennekens said in MRA Navigation vs MRA Gold:

                                  You are cheating! 😉

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                                    Mike 56
                                    wrote on 12 Jul 2023, 12:55 last edited by
                                    #17

                                    Thanks everyone for the responses. I will try the 14 free trial for the navigation and then go from there.
                                    I am using the free app now and find it to be one of the better route apps on the market.

                                    Keep up the good work.

                                    Mike

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                                      11 Jul 2023, 21:30

                                      @Klaus-r said in MRA Navigation vs MRA Gold:

                                      The MRA navigation has up to now no coloured streets. Which is a no-go for me.

                                      Map overlays are in the works (but don't ask for ETA 😉 )
                                      I actually think there are 2 reasons in favor of dedicated satnavs:

                                      • they come with a decent powered and fully integrated mount
                                      • they are not considered antique after just a few years

                                      Who would have thought I would turn against my own arguing 😉
                                      But it is what it is. I'll be happy to spend € 250 every 4 or 5 years on a new rugged Android if needed, instead of € 800 every 6 or 7 years 😉

                                      @Jack-van-Tilburg said in MRA Navigation vs MRA Gold:

                                      I see colours

                                      You are cheating! 😉

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                                      flamingm0e
                                      wrote on 12 Jul 2023, 15:18 last edited by
                                      #18

                                      @Con-Hennekens said in MRA Navigation vs MRA Gold:

                                      they are not considered antique after just a few years

                                      🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

                                      The satnavs that Garmin and TomTom produce are antique before they get announced!

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                                        12 Jul 2023, 15:18

                                        @Con-Hennekens said in MRA Navigation vs MRA Gold:

                                        they are not considered antique after just a few years

                                        🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

                                        The satnavs that Garmin and TomTom produce are antique before they get announced!

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                                        Con Hennekens
                                        wrote on 12 Jul 2023, 16:10 last edited by
                                        #19

                                        @Matt-Flaming, yes indeed 🤣, but you can still use them ten years later. I don't see that happening a lot with smartphones.

                                        I am just an enthusiastic MRA user, and hope you will be one too!

                                        Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebar to the saddle.

                                        Streetpilot 2610 / Zumo 660 / Zumo 395 / CAT S52 + MRA app

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                                          12 Jul 2023, 16:10

                                          @Matt-Flaming, yes indeed 🤣, but you can still use them ten years later. I don't see that happening a lot with smartphones.

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                                          richtea999
                                          wrote on 12 Jul 2023, 16:57 last edited by richtea999 7 Dec 2023, 17:01
                                          #20

                                          @Con-Hennekens said in MRA Navigation vs MRA Gold:

                                          @Matt-Flaming, yes indeed 🤣, but you can still use them ten years later. I don't see that happening a lot with smartphones.

                                          Agreed that smartphones are currently good for 5 years tops - for most people probably it's closer to 3 or 4, and then pass it on / trade it in.

                                          But few points:

                                          • the size and quality of your dedicated 5" satnav screen from 5 years ago is really going to annoy you for the final 5 of those 10 years
                                          • whereas I can run MRA on an iPhone, a Samsung, a OnePlus. A 6" screen, 7" even - and I get to choose, not Garmin or TomTom designers
                                          • you'll still to have buy a phone every 5 years anyway! 🤔

                                          In terms of suitability, most modern mid-priced smartphones are waterproof enough not to need a special case, they can be charged off the vehicle battery with a 15€ USB adapter, and Quad Lock or equivalent solves any mounting problems. You may need to buy touch-sensitive gloves though, or use BarButtons.

                                          I am pretty sure it's the future. MRA have bet on it, after all. 🙂

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