Hi Steve,
Just wanted to let you know that there's a new update on the free Qype Radar app if you haven't yet seen it, which addresses some of your points (notably improved geocoding so you can find your exact position much more quickly, and we’ve also included a map option for all the search screens, so all you have to do is click the icon in the top-right corner and you can see the nearby places mapped out for you without leaving the app to use the maps.)
We've also added all the data from the recently launched Qype Italy, and included Italian as one of the language options (now 7). It now has a much sharper look and feel and our team are tinkering away at the next version which should incorporate further feedback etc to polish it further. Yours is grately appreciated
Emily