We know that we can bookmark a webpage so we can re-visit the page again. As for a location, we can try Pin Drop iPhone/iPad app to drop a pin on current location as a bookmark in a map.
In short, Pin Drop allows you to bookmark a place with a pin on a map so you can refer it back when you want to re-visit the place. Furthermore, it also allows location sharing in between friends or anyone. It is definitely your second brain for places.
Pin Drop can be used via:
- iPhone/iPad App, OR
- Web
Use Pin Drop as iPhone/iPad App
Using Pin Drop as an app is straight and simple. First of all you have to install Pin Drop app from iTunes. After that, create a free account with Pin Drop so you can backup all your pins to cloud.
You’re allowed to add categories for your pins, such as restaurant, bar, coffee house and etc for easy search.
To drop a pin, tap on "Drop Pin" button on bottom. Your current location will be displayed and you may tap on "Set Pin Location" to bookmark it. After that, insert details for the bookmarked location with name, category and description.
To refer back bookmarked pins, tap on "Pins" or "Categories".
The best part of Pin Drop is it supports driving and walking directions from current location to a particular bookmarked pin. You may use it as GPS device.
Use Pin Drop as Web Application
Web app version of Pin Drop supports more features than iOS app. If you think the screen on iPhone is too small, you can always use the web version and sync them afterwards.
Here, you can drop pins on the map, or search for a place or address. You’re allowed to create unlimited numbers of colour coded categories to keep your pins organised. Filter by category, distance and time since the pin was dropped.
You can also create a curated list and share pins with friends by email, text, Facebook or Twitter.
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