Trapster for iPhone 5.4

Overview

Trapster is an advanced and highly customizable application for the iOS 3.0 and newer which comes free of charge and is able to help you track the location of traffic police traps in your proximity, as well as other hazards and points of interest. Utilizing the Google MapKit and connecting you to the community of users via social networks like Twitter and Facebook, Trapster is the most comprehensive database of traps and cameras. The ability to confirm the authenticity of the reported traps helps in maintaining the accuracy of the notifications. The scope of Trapster is far wider than a simple police trap locator, because it incorporates numerous useful functionality features mandatory for any trip.

Interface

When you run the application, you will be required to sign for an account or utilize your current one. You also have the possibility to skip the sign up sequence, but you will lose the ability of connecting your account with the social network one. At first glance, the numerous settings of Trapster could appear intimidating, particularly for less experienced users. You will be required to set the configuration of the alerts, filter the type of notifications you are interested in, select the proximity to your position at which it should alert you, the frequency for repeating the audio and push alerts, etc.

The interface of Trapster comprises of the map display on the main part of the screen. The principal functions of the program can be accessed via the blue tabs on the left side and the reports regarding an incident/police trap/road hazard can be sent using the larger tab at the bottom of the screen. On a side note, the app can display the map in either standard style, satellite view or a hybrid of these two modes.

Sound

The sound scheme of Trapster is also very versatile and the user can opt for various alert themes for different events. From the Mr. Grumpy to the Hillbilly, you will have lots of fun playing with the sound options of the app. In addition, you can set Trapster to voice the instructions in ether English, Spanish, French or German. An excellent addition to the application was the introduction of the integrated iPod which allows you to play music without running additional background programs.

Pros

The accuracy and adjustability are the high points of this iOS application and the expansion of the constantly growing user community improve the precision of the notifications. To summarize its benefits, it suffices to say that it is a freeware program that will end up saving you hundreds and hundreds of dollars and loads of time in the long run, not to mention prevent unpleasant situations.

Cons

It does not have voice controls, which means that reporting or confirming an incident or a trap could be a distraction from the road.

Alternatives

Waze (Windows, Android, iPhone, BlackBerry) is so far the only similar application to Trapster, but various GPS navigation utilities (Orux Maps, CoPilot Live, etc.) can be set to provide a similar kind of information.

Conclusion

Trapster is a must-have application for any iPhone user who enjoys traveling and would like to make sure that no unpleasant road-related events occur on his trip. I mean, who likes to be caught drink driving? Not me!