Imagine yourself traveling to a foreign country, or a new area where you have never been before. You are trying to navigate your way but unable to find the right way to reach your destination. Only if you could have an advanced navigation app, your job would have been much easier.
Well, if you are reading this article in 2022, there are hundreds of them. You can download and install them on your phone and make traveling a joyful adventure. These apps will be 24/7 active to help you to navigate your way through narrow paths and find the best possible route for reaching your destination.
So are you interested to learn more about such apps? Let’s not make you wait further and walk you through the best ones:
1. Google Maps
Of course, there’s no better navigation app than Google Map. From common people to travel vloggers, Google Map is being used by everyone. It comes as a built-in app on many devices.
The best bit about it is it offers a way to download and save regional maps for offline use. So in case you venture into an unknown area with no stable internet connection, you can still navigate your way.
Besides that, this app contains tons of information about every location. It can help you in finding the best restaurants, cafes, picnic points, etc. Furthermore, you get real-time ETAs and traffic conditions.
And there are dozens of other features which keep updating. It’s free and doesn’t display any ads, which is why it’s the best choice for android and iOS users.
2. Nokia Here
Another navigation app to use if you travel frequently. Nokia Here is available for android devices. Due to its enchanting, easy-to-use interface, it’s quite easy to use.
Every feature is prominent and neatly placed into a single sidebar. There are free maps available for download. There are some issues with the pronunciation of the apps, but you can download alternate voices to solve this problem.
The overall rating of the app on the Play Store is 4.2. And so far it has been reviewed by 4000+ people.
3. Sygic
Sygic is a navigation app and is also used for finding alternate routes. In case you are stuck in traffic and looking for alternate routes to reach your destination, Sygic comes to your rescue.
It has basic and advanced features including turn-by-turn navigation, speed limit display, etc. You can download maps for offline use. The basic version is free. For premium versions, you have multiple choices. You can choose any package between $13.99, $17.99, or $29.99.
As it goes without saying, the pricier your package is the more advanced features you get. And ultimately these features improve your traveling experience.
4. BackCountry Navigator
BackCountry Navigator is an exciting app to use if you are a hiker in the United States. It gives you tons of useful offline topographical maps. You can find your way around hiking trails, woods, and wilderness anywhere in the world.
The app works offline, so if you are hiking in an area where there’s no data available, you can still find directions. Further, it allows you to mark your favorite spots on the map by adding a simple marker.
However, if you are not from the USA, you can’t use this app. Secondly, it’s not free. Yes, there’s a demo version available but you eventually have to subscribe to the paid version to continue.
5. Waze
Now owned by Google, Waze can provide you with the best routes to your destination with real-time alerts regarding traffic jams, accidents, etc. The unique thing about this app is that it’s updated by the community of drivers.
Drivers using Waze will update you regarding the traffic situation in a certain area and road conditions. Further, the app alerts you about the speed limit to avoid tickets and accidents due to overspeeding.
You can even find the cheapest fuel options on your route, listen to your favorite music, etc. Despite having so many options, it has an intuitive interface.
6. Genuine Maps
Genuine Maps has a free and paid version as well. It lets you download offline maps and give you information regarding local places of interest.
There’s also a feature for voice guidance, automatic rerouting, speed limit alerts, and access to the live traffic report of your route. But these features are available in the paid version only.
This app has offline maps available for Europe and the entire North America. So if you are planning to travel to these two regions, this app is going to be a great tool for navigation.
7. MAPS.ME
MAPS.ME is a great tool for searching a route offline. Further, it features offline travel guides depending on your destination. It includes turn-by-turn directions. The app uses OpenStreetMap mapping services and provides you with traffic data of your region.
You can bookmark a location on the map and the app will direct you where to go in your journey. This app can be a great alternative to Google Maps, but the issue is, it shows ads — and these ads can be really annoying at times.
8. MapFactor
MapFactor includes basic navigation and GPS features. It uses OpenStreet, Map to give you free offline maps — these apps are updated monthly.
Furthermore, it has more features but to avail of them, you have to subscribe to the paid version. The paid features include voice directions, cross-border routing, 2D and 3D modes, and day and night themes.
Besides that, the GPS offers support for many popular travel destinations around the world.
9. MapQuest
MapQuest has been updated regularly, that’s why it offers quality service as a navigation app. It features the traditional turn-by-turn direction, live traffic updates, re-routing directions based on the traffic, and other features.
You can even use it to call a tow truck in case you are stuck somewhere on the road. The best bit about this app is it’s free. If you can get along with the normal ads, give it a try!
Bottomline
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