This could be a great app, but it falls short on so many levels
I tried this app just yesterday.
Flight schedules are easy to work with (but there are other apps that so the same).
My main requirement was to find POIs and help on how to get there.
This is where the app falls short to a point where it is absolutely useless.
To determine your position, the app offers either "automatic" , QR code scanning, or "manual selection".
"Automatic" requires logging into the FRA wifi network - I only received error messages. Nothing "automatic" or easy to use.
QR code scanning: nice idea, except: there a no such Codes ANYWHERE. I would expect one at EVERY flight arrival/departure info board, escalator, elevator (outside and IN car) intersections, and other highly frequented places.
Leaves only the "manual select location" from a huge list of POIs - I thought it better to ask for directions at this point.
With "current location" not useable, this app looses most of its (potentially great) usefulness.
With all he above, I thought getting a decent information on where places are would be nice.
Receiving "Terminal 1, section C, level 3" is rather terse and not helpful.
Keep in mind that you are supposed to use this app in a somewhat time critical scenario (getting to a flight, maybe?).
This app would benefit a lot (in my opinion) if:
- QR CODES were actually present (at strategic points, info boards, escalators, elevators, intersections)!
- use augmented reality display, not just terse directions. Often simpler to just look at the screen and SEE where you need to go.
- How to get back to your CAR, anyone?
- enter flight info and get directions to check in/gate or pick up area.
- tied into arrival/departure info and given the app would know your flight info, actually remind you of when to go to the fate - taking into account time needed to GET THERE and possible security check delays.