Here are the 10 Best GPS Apps For Android.
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10 Best GPS Apps For Android
1. Google Maps
Get there faster with real-time updates
• Beat traffic with real-time ETAs and traffic conditions
• Catch your bus, train, or ride-share with real-time transit info
• Save time with automatic rerouting based on live traffic, incidents, and road closures
Discover places and explore like a local
• Discover local restaurant, events, and activities that matter to you
• Know what’s trending and new places that are opening in the areas you care about
• Decide more confidently with “Your match,” a number on how likely you are to like a place
• Group planning made easy. Share a shortlist of options and vote in real-time
• Create lists of your favorite places and share with friends
• Follow must-try places recommended by local experts, Google, and publishers
• Review places you’ve visited. Add photos, missing roads and places.
More experiences on Google Maps
• Offline maps to search and navigate without an internet connection
• Street View and indoor imagery for restaurants, shops, museums and more
• Indoor maps to quickly find your way inside big places like airports, malls and stadiums
* Some features not available in all countries
* Navigation isn't intended to be used by oversized or emergency vehicles”
2. Waze
Why Waze?
◦ See what’s happening – Alerts about traffic, police, hazards and more on your drive
◦ Speedometer – Get an alert when you reach the speed limit to help you avoid tickets & drive safer.
◦ Get there faster – Instant routing changes to avoid traffic and save you time
◦ Toll costs – Waze keeps you in-the-know about toll charges on your route.
◦ Know when you’ll arrive – Your ETA is based on live traffic data
◦ Pay less for gas – Find the cheapest gas along your route
◦ Play music & more – Listen to your favorite apps for music, podcasts & more right from Waze
◦ Drive with Android Auto – Use Waze on your car’s display
◦ Always find the way – Choose from a variety of voices to guide you while you drive
Be prepared, drive with Waze!
Waze directions aren’t meant for emergency or oversized vehicles.”
3. HERE WeGo
HERE WeGo is a free navigation app that guides local and global travelers on journeys both familiar and foreign. The app now has a fresh, new design and clearer, easier to use navigation.
Enjoy a more carefree journey and reach your destination effortlessly, however you need to get there. Get there on foot with easy-to-follow walk guidance. Take public transport in more than 1,900 cities around the world. Or use turn-by-turn voice guidance with accurate driving directions and go by car. You can even find parking at your destination and get guided directly to it.
Visit the same places often? Save them in a collection to stay organised and find them easier. Or use shortcuts to get directions to them in one click
Need to make an extra stop or want to go a specific way? Simply add waypoints to your routes and HERE WeGo guides you there.
Want to save your mobile data and stay on course even without an internet connection when travelling? Download a map of a region, country or continent and complete your journey while staying totally offline.
And what's next
– More ways to get around, such as bike and car-sharing
– Services you can enjoy on the go, such as hotel booking and parking
– A way to find places of common interest and organise trips with others
– And much more!
Stay tuned, and don't forget to send your feedback to appsupport@here.com. We hope you enjoy your journey with HERE WeGo”
4. Scout GPS
We all enjoy discovering new places and experiences but some of us don’t like to be misled. Frustrated with other review apps and skeptical about the “reviews”? Scout has the reviews/tips are from your friends. If you are one of those who prefers tips/reviews from trusted persons, Scout is the right source for you. From restaurants and bars to coffee shops, share among friends your collective favorite eating places and tips/photos.
New! See which of your friends are local foodie experts on the map.
New! See what restaurants are the most popular are most popular among a group of your friends.
New! Click on different routes to see turn-by-turn direction before you start navigating to your destination.
Share ETA – Pick your route and share your ETA easily with one or more contacts in a single tap. Scout suggests your most frequently used contacts to share with while on the road.
Get live ETAs – Scout shows when Meet Up attendees are on the move with real-time ETAs on the map. Now you’ll always know when a friend is late and whether “five minutes away” really means “I haven’t left yet.”
Say hello with Voice Chat – Send one-touch voice chat or text messages to your Meet Up group. Only those invited will be able to send and receive messages.
Always be on time – Receive notifications when traffic is slower than usual on your daily commute home or to work. Get reminders one hour before your Meet Up event is set to begin and as your guests arrive.
Connect with others – Create a Meet Up, let your friends or family member knows when you are going to be there.
Other navigation features:
Navigate easily – Keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel with turn-by-turn voice guided GPS directions.
Beat traffic – Real time traffic and live speed updates help you find the best and quickest route to avoid gridlock.
Do it your way – Save your customized route preferences, favorite map views and schedule personalized commute departure alerts for home and work.
Make a pit stop – Discover new places along your route for the cheapest gas, restaurants for a bite to eat or other amenities.
Never get lost— Scout, powered by OpenStreetMap (OSM), provides the most up-to-date map information with updates from a community of more than 1.6 million editors. You can download offline maps for a fee to always know where you’re going when your signal is spotty.
Got feedback? – We want to hear from you! Our support team is here to help. Follow us on Twitter, @Scout, and hit us up with questions or comments. You can join our community at https://telenav.zendesk.com/
Stay in the know – Connect with us on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scoutbytelenav
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ScoutbyTeleNav
Instagram: https://instagram.com/scoutbytelenav/
— What’s the word on Scout?
NEW! – Scout wins 2015 Best Lifestyle App from Mobile App Awards
“Scout is as easy on the eyes as it is easy to use.” – Mashable
“Scout wins Best for Design” Travel & Leisure, Best GPS Apps for Travel
Notes:
Scout’s map and search coverage is currently for the USA only.”
5. MapQuest
Map and Navigation Features:
• Up-to-date satellite imagery and maps
• Turn-by-turn voice navigation for walking and driving directions
• Real-time traffic updates to help you find the fastest ways to your destination
• Live traffic cameras so you can view road conditions before you hit the road
• Optimized routing to help save you time, gas and money
• A speedometer so you can compare your current speed to the speed limit along your route
• Favorites so you can store locations, like your home and work addresses, for quick-and-easy maps and directions
• Alternate route choices so you have multiple options to get where you need to go
• Route settings that help you avoid things like highways and toll roads
• Multipoint routes so you can include more than just one stop
• Planning: create routes starting from somewhere other than your current location
Do More than Get Directions:
• Search and explore nearby points of interests like restaurants, bars, gas stations and hotels, with our layers bar
• Find great hotel deals and book them through MapQuest
• Feed your inner foodie and discover new places to eat: browse menus, make reservations and order food through OpenTable and GrubHub points of interest
• Save money by comparing prices of nearby gas stations
• View local weather so you can plan ahead
• Car broken down? Directly access on-demand roadside assistance for help
• Get directions on-the-go with our corresponding Android Watch app
Please Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.”
6. MAPS.ME
OFFLINE MAPS
Save mobile data, no internet is required.
NAVIGATION
Use driving, walking and cycle navigation anywhere in the world.
TRAVEL GUIDES
Save you time planning the trip and never miss an interesting place with our ready-made travel guides. We've partnered with the best travel content creators to build travel guide catalog for hundreds of destinations around the world. Whether you prefer city travel, car trips or outdoor activities you will find a great choice of guides for a perfect journey.
INCREDIBLY DETAILED
Directions to points of interest (POI), hiking trails and places missing from other maps.
UP-TO-DATE
Maps are updated by millions of OpenStreetMap contributors daily. OSM is an open-source alternative to popular map services.
FAST AND RELIABLE
Offline search, GPS navigation along with optimized maps to effectively save memory space.
BOOKMARKS
Save locations you love and share them with your friends.
AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE
Essential for home and travel. Paris, France? Check. Amsterdam, Netherlands? Check. Barcelona, Spain? Check. New York, Chicago, Florida, Las Vegas, Nevada, Seattle, San Francisco, California, USA? Check! Rome, Italy? Check. London, UK? Check.
TRAFFIC DATA
New online city traffic maps. Check out updates on traffic info and fastest driving routes in 36 countries!
AND MORE!
– Search through different categories e.g. restaurants, cafes, tourist attractions, hotels, ATMs and public transport (metro, bus…)
– Make hotel bookings via Booking.com directly from the app
– Share your location via text message or social media
– When cycling or walking, the app shows whether the way is uphill or downhill
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
If you have any questions, visit our Help Center: support.maps.me.
If you are unable to find the answer to your question, contact us at: android@maps.me.
Follow us on FB: http://www.facebook.com/mapswithme | Twitter: @MAPS_ME”
7. CoPilot GPS
Trusted by millions of drivers globally and many of the world’s leading delivery fleets, CoPilot GPS is designed to meet the needs of all driver and vehicle types to help you safely navigate the roads. Let us help make it productive and enjoyable.
Includes 14 days FREE voice-guided offline navigation, route planning and traffic. Try the app without any commitment and if you like it, you can subscribe at anytime.
TRUCK NAVIGATION & TRAFFIC
• Keep out of trouble by avoiding low bridges and truck-restricted roads with PC*MILER routing
• Driver-friendly non-distracting guidance in cab, so you can concentrate on the road
• Plan trips that are optimized for your vehicle and load
• Save money avoiding fines, out-of-route mileage and reduce fuel usage
• Deliver on time and get precise ETAs with real-time traffic
CAR NAVIGATION & TRAFFIC
• Find your best way with a choice of up to 3 routes
• Drive confidently without a mobile signal with automotive-grade offline maps
• Discover what’s around you with millions of pre-loaded Places
• Avoid delays with real-time traffic and automatic rerouting around congestion*
• Explore any place, anywhere, in any way with maps of the world**
RV NAVIGATION & TRAFFIC
• Routes and directions designed for RVs based on your vehicle size
• Never get stranded again with reliable offline maps
• Search millions of preloaded Places including campgrounds and rest areas
• Know your turn ahead of time with lane indicator arrows & exit sign information
For detailed map coverage, check out copilotgps.com/map-coverage
STAY CONNECTED
facebook.com/copilotgps | Twitter: @copilotgps
NOTES
*Requires a mobile internet connection
**Requires additional map upgrade
To find out more about the maximum dimensions for your RV navigation, visit our support center support.copilotgps.com (height 14ft, width 102in, total length 45ft, weight 26,000lbs).
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life
8. TomTom GPS
• Save your mobile data using OFFLINE MAPS, while driving with up-to-date GPS navigation.
• Know exactly what lane is yours with moving lane guidance. Proprietary maps, coming from 20+ years of experience, provide you simple TURN-BY-TURN GUIDANCE.
• Steer clear of traffic and blocked roads in REAL-TIME and drive within speed limits, even when you are offline. ⚠️
• Drive hassle-free with SPEED ALERTS and warnings for fixed and mobile speed cameras* 👮️
• Enjoy best-in-class navigation experience on your car’s display with ANDROID AUTO.
• Avoid disturbing ads for a more efficient, PRIVACY-FOCUSED and AD-FREE journey.
• DRIVE TO PHOTOS and CONTACTS! TomTom GO Navigation will take you where you geotagged photos and to the contacts’ addresses stored on your phone.
• Search destinations, as well as popular attractions and essential POIs ONLINE from the catalog of TomTom.
• Choose your VEHICLE PROFILE to get a more personalized navigation experience 🚙
• Share your ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL with coworkers, friends, and family via the messaging platform of your choice.
• Find ALTERNATIVE ROUTES around traffic congestion, backed by TomTom’s precise distance and time calculations.
Drive with TomTom Go Navigation, drive safer with real-time traffic alerts and speed camera warnings* 🖤
After the free trial, you can select one of the following auto-renewing subscription plans:
4.99 – 1 month
14.99 – 6 months
24.99 – 12 months
Cancel or change your plan anytime.
· The use of this app is governed by the Terms and Conditions at tomtom.com/en_us/legal/.
· Additional laws, regulations, and local restrictions may apply. You use this app at your own risk.
* The Speed Camera Services must only be used in accordance with laws and regulations of the country where you are driving. This functionality is specifically prohibited in some jurisdictions. It is your responsibility to comply with such laws before activating the services. You can enable and disable Speed Camera warnings on TomTom GO Navigation. Learn more at: tomtom.com/en_us/navigation/mobile-apps/go-navigation-app/disclaimer/
** Offer limited to one free trial period per user.”
9. Sygic
NAVIGATE ANYWHERE, EVEN WITHOUT AN INTERNET CONNECTION
• Offline maps of all countries in the world, from TomTom and other providers
• Free map updates multiple times per year
• Voice-guided GPS navigation with precise directions and spoken street names
• Millions of interesting Places (POI)
• Pedestrian GPS navigation with walking directions and tourist attractions (POI)
ESCAPE THE TRAFFIC
• Avoid traffic jams with the most accurate real-time traffic information with data collected from more than 500 million users worldwide*
ANDROID AUTO CONNECTIVITY
• Just connect your phone to your car's screen and stay focused on the road
• You can use your car's touchscreen, knobs, or buttons to control the app
STAY SAFE
• Advanced safety features make driving in unfamiliar territories easier
• Speed limit warnings show you the current speed limit and the upcoming speed limit changes
• Dynamic Lane Assistant guides you into the correct lane
• Head-up Display (HUD) projects navigation onto the windshield of your car, making driving at night safer **
• Sign recognition detects speed limits from traffic signs as you drive
• Dashcam records the road ahead and automatically saves video in case of an accident**
• Real View Navigation is an augmented reality feature for even better and safer driving experience**
• Cockpit shows you the real-time performance of your car. **
• Real-time route sharing lets you share your estimated time of arrival & current position on a map*
SAVE MONEY ALONG YOUR ROUTE
• Park easily with parking place suggestions and live info about prices and availability*
• Set your fuel type and fill up for the best price with live information about fuel prices*
• Avoid speeding tickets with Speed camera warnings*
• Save money on roaming charges with offline maps
You can test-drive all features available in the Premium+ license for the first 7 days after installation. After 7 days you can continue using the basic features or upgrade to the Premium+ subscription.
Should you have any questions, please visit sygic.com/support. We are here for you 7 days a week.
If you like our app, please leave a review or spread the word at sygic.com/love. Thank you for your support.
*Please note that this feature requires an internet connection.
Note: Sharing videos from Dashcam is forbidden by law in these countries: Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Slovakia, Spain.
By installing, copying, or using all or any portion of this software you accept all the terms and conditions of this agreement: https://www.sygic.com/company/eula”
10. OsmAnd Maps and Navigation
OsmAnd is an open source app. We do not collect user data and you decide what data the app will have access to.
Main features:
Map view
• Choice of places to be displayed on the map: attractions, food, health and more;
• Search for places by address, name, coordinates, or category;
• Map styles for the convenience of different activities: touring view, nautical map, winter and ski, topographic, desert, off-road, and others;
• Shading relief and plug-in contour lines;
• Ability to overlay different sources of maps on top of each other;
GPS Navigation
• Plotting a route to a place without an Internet connection;
• Customizable navigation profiles for different vehicles: cars, motorcycles, bicycles, 4×4, pedestrians, boats, public transport, and more;
• Change the constructed route, taking into account the exclusion of certain roads or road surfaces;
• Customizable information widgets about the route: distance, speed, remaining travel time, distance to turn, and more;
Route Planning and Recording
• Plotting a route point by point using one or multiple navigation profiles;
• Route recording using GPX tracks;
• Manage GPX tracks: displaying your own or imported GPX tracks on the map, navigating through them;
• Visual data about the route – descents/ascents, distances;
• Ability to share GPX track in OpenStreetMap;
Creation of points with different functionality
• Favourites;
• Markers;
• Audio/video notes;
OpenStreetMap
• Making edits to OSM;
• Updating maps with a frequency of up to one hour;
Additional features
• Compass and radius ruler;
• Mapillary interface;
• Night theme;
• Wikipedia;
• Large community of users around the world, documentation, and support;
Paid features:
Maps+ (in-app or subscription)
• Unlimited map downloads;
• Topo data (Contour lines and Terrain);
• Nautical depths;
• Offline Wikipedia;
• Offline Wikivoyage – Travel guides;
OsmAnd Pro (subscription)
• All Maps+ features;
• OsmAnd Cloud (backup and restore);
• Pro features;
• Hourly map updates.”