We’re thrilled to introduce Coordinates 9.0, a major milestone packed with powerful new features and improvements. Whether you're a casual map user or a serious geo-nerd, this update brings tools that make exploring, saving, and visualizing your location easier than ever.
🗺️ A Supercharged Map Button
In earlier versions, the map button simply cycled through three Apple Map styles — Standard, Satellite, and Hybrid. Functional, but limited.
In Coordinates 9.0, that same button now opens a powerful Tile Selector. You can now:
- Instantly switch between dozens of map styles
- Choose from OpenStreetMap, Google Map, offline tiles, or even custom tile servers
- Paste your own tile URL using {z}/{x}/{y} format
- Access remote tile styles configured via Firebase
From a simple toggle to a fully-featured map hub — your map, your way.
🌍 Offline Tiles — Navigate Without Internet
Whether you’re traveling, hiking, or in a low-signal area, offline maps are now fully supported.
You can:
- Download tiles for popular cities worldwide
- Define your own custom coordinate region
- Store everything locally and access it without internet
No connection? No problem.
🧪 Note: Experimental Feature
To use offline tiles, first enable it from Settings > Experimental Features.
⚠️ Please make a backup in the app before trying, as this feature is still under development and may change.
📍 Flexible Pin Display Options
Need more control over how your pins and labels look?
We've added a new button that lets you cycle through different map annotation styles:
- Classic iOS pin view (no clustering)
- Clean dot markers with or without titles
- Modern clustering mode for dense map regions
Whether you want simplicity, labels, or clarity — there's a style for you.
🛠 Other Improvements
- Bug fixes based on your feedback
- UI and performance tweaks across the board
- Improved support for custom tile and download behavior
🔙 In Case You Missed It: Labels in 8.6.0
Back in version 8.6.0, we introduced one of the most requested features: Map Labels!
You can now add text annotations directly to your map — perfect for giving context to pins, naming zones, or marking custom boundaries.
🆕 Highlights from 8.6.0:
- 📌 Add labels anywhere — name a zone, mark a boundary, or highlight a key location
- 🗂️ Works seamlessly alongside pins without clutter
- 👁️ Toggle visibility on/off to keep your map clean when needed
That update also included:
- Fixes for importing issues
- Resolved bugs affecting map loading and updates
- Full support on both iOS and Android
📥 Ready to Try?
Download the latest version from the App Store and explore what’s new in Coordinates 9.0.
Got feedback or feature ideas? We’re always listening — and already working on what’s next.