# Central Park NYC Lite for iPhone/iPad

> Travel

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id352074404](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id352074404)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id352074404`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Asteria
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 2.30 / 5 (11 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0
- **Last updated:** 2016-11-09
- **First published:** 2010-01-26
- **Size:** 17 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/central-park-nyc-lite-for-iphone-ipad/id352074404)
- **Website:** [http://pixieworks.info/](http://pixieworks.info/)

## Description

--This Lite version includes the core functionality of the Central Park HD app, but is supported through modest family-friendly ads--

Central Park NYC is a beautifully-rendered, interactive map of New York's Central Park, containing most major landmarks, paths and roads.  Bordering streets and subway stops are also indicated, as well as park activities such as boat and bike rental locations.  You may tap on points of interest directly on the map to get more information, or select them from a list of more than a hundred sites to be shown their location in park.  Discover Strawberry Fields, Sheep's Meadow, Bethesda Fountain, Summit Rock, Shakespeare Garden, Belvedere Castle, the Zoo and countless other NYC favorites for the first time, or for the 100th!

Bonus features:

Need to find the nearest bathroom?  Central Park NYC includes the locations of all public restrooms in the park.

Want some background information on that statue you are looking at?  Most points of interest are augmented with information from Wikipedia and other public resources. 

Feeling lost?  Owners of 3G iPhones and iPads can hit the 'find me' button and Central Park will show you exactly where you are in the park.  

(For 1st gen iPhones and iPods, as well as WIFI iPads, your general location will be indicated as closely as the available data allows, but this can be quite erratic in the park as there is very little positioning info to go on without GPS!)

## Rankings

- #426,066 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, the app is praised for its clear map and rich POI information, including restrooms and fountains, with an SOS feature and offline access boosting its usefulness. However, multiple reviews highlight reliability and maintenance concerns: updates frequently cause compatibility and functionality problems on various devices; GPS/location accuracy and map interaction can be frustrating; data/content may be outdated; and the app exhibits a fragmented upgrade path, including a separate high‑resolution/iPad version and prompts to install other apps. In short, strong concept but inconsistent performance.

### Pros

- Clear, well-presented map with tappable points of interest.
- Useful POI information, including bathrooms, drinking fountains, and food.
- SOS feature helps locate essential facilities quickly.
- Offline information available; learning about spots even without internet.
- Good basic mapping that provides value without needing a paid app.

### Cons

- Device compatibility and performance problems on iPhone 5/6S and older iOS versions.
- Update/deletion issues: problematic v3.0 update and failed downloads or inability to remove it.
- GPS/location inaccuracies and map interaction glitches (not in correct location, scrolling/zoom issues).
- Content appears outdated or not updated, reducing reliability.
- Fragmented upgrade path and paid re-purchase for higher-resolution/iPad version; prompts to install other apps.

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