Best offline GPS and navigation apps for Android
Considering the number of relatively various apps developed in the Android world, GPS and navigation apps seem to be the most useful arguably, as whosoever has faced the challenge of getting lost would know what I'm talking about and how very useful GPS and navigation apps seem to be. There seem to be so many of the GPS and navigation apps available for Android, some works cool, nice and efficient and some don't.
Some of the GPS and navigation apps are to be paid for as they can't even be used offline except online.
It is a major challenge as one can't always be online and as such the app can't be used. We have selected few of the GPS and navigation apps which can be used offline and considered to be the best among others.
To get to know which of the GPS and navigation apps is actually reliable and efficient, read on for our selection of the best offline Android GPS and navigation apps.
Thinking about looking for an offline navigation app? Google Maps would be a good one for you.
With their newly updated feature, Google Maps let's you download several areas of the map for use offline, which also includes use with navigation too.
This feature seems to be a big and welcome addition, as it works as it would when you online, except for the fact you don't get traffic information. Aside from this it works perfectly fine and you going to love it, as such you don't have to worry even when you offline and you need it badly. Just make sure you download the area you actually need before leaving home and you be good to go. Click here to get Google Maps for your Android.
Waze GPS app is a free navigation app which relies on its community for its traffic information, as it's also one of the most popular apps of its kind on PlayStore. Provided you already a member of the Waze community, accidents, road closure and police traps can be reported, which also gets cross referenced with other users input and broadcast for other users. It has a cool interface and few extra features, such as showing a point based system and cheapest gas stations en route, and also being an active member of the community makes you get more rank. Download Waze GPS Maps &Traffic for your Android.
Here Maps is developed by Nokia and came from those once lofty devices. Here Maps allows you download maps of entire countries which can then be used offline as you would online. Though registration is needed to download maps, but once done with that you can download as many as you want. So registering won't take much of your time since its even free. It offers an interface or beauty different to many other GPS and navigation apps, and some might prefer it like that. It's certainly worth trying out for as it's undoubtedly an excellent app. Click Here Maps for download.
Clearly with a good reason, Sygic is one of the most popular offline navigation apps on Android. The app offers a high definition maps for most countries in the world, and also came in an update which brings it more in line with the Android Lollipop( making it easier to use than ever). Recently most of its features don't come free, though maps are offered for free, but extra features such as live traffic information, extra navigation voices and regular updates all come at a price.
Maps.Me used to be a paid app worth US$4.99 price tag on Play Store, and now imagine how delightful it is now that the app is absolutely free. It is highly recommended to pick this up if you haven't, because not only is it one of the best android map apps available, but works fine, cool and efficient offline and includes points of interest such as ATMs, petrol stations, subway stations and many more, as well as a clear and simple UI(user interface). For this app to be sold at US$4.99 and now absolutely made free, it's worth all the download. Click Maps.Me for download.
Formerly known as Navfree, the app supports features such as offline search, neat interface and voice navigation with a similar resemblance to Android( complete with iconic hamburger menu). It provides a great looking HD maps for more than 30 countries and integrates with Google Street View and Foursquare. Included is the community map reports, OSMap( Open Street Map) and a real time traffic information, that can be used offline. Click Navmii GPS World for download
MapFactor makes use of OSMaps ( open Street maps) data, which is installed on your device as you won't be needing Internet connection when in use. MapFactor offers features such as voice navigation in different languages, turn by turn directions, and option to change your route depending on whether you walking, driving a truck or car. An extra feature also include audible noise warnings when you approach speed cameras. It's worth every download as you can click MapFactor GPS for download
CoPilot GPS offers offline maps for the entire planet so to say. CoPilot is capable of sync with social network accounts such as Twitter and Facebook, sets turn by turn directions to scheduled events to attend. Though doesn't come for free, the first map is free( as you can choose from a specialized list) and also CoPilot functions in license form. By buying the premium version, you get 12 months traffic information for free too.
Lets know in the comment section if you know of a better GPS or navigation app.
Some of the GPS and navigation apps are to be paid for as they can't even be used offline except online.
It is a major challenge as one can't always be online and as such the app can't be used. We have selected few of the GPS and navigation apps which can be used offline and considered to be the best among others.
To get to know which of the GPS and navigation apps is actually reliable and efficient, read on for our selection of the best offline Android GPS and navigation apps.
Google Maps
Thinking about looking for an offline navigation app? Google Maps would be a good one for you.
With their newly updated feature, Google Maps let's you download several areas of the map for use offline, which also includes use with navigation too.
This feature seems to be a big and welcome addition, as it works as it would when you online, except for the fact you don't get traffic information. Aside from this it works perfectly fine and you going to love it, as such you don't have to worry even when you offline and you need it badly. Just make sure you download the area you actually need before leaving home and you be good to go. Click here to get Google Maps for your Android.
Waze Social GPS Maps and Traffic
Waze GPS app is a free navigation app which relies on its community for its traffic information, as it's also one of the most popular apps of its kind on PlayStore. Provided you already a member of the Waze community, accidents, road closure and police traps can be reported, which also gets cross referenced with other users input and broadcast for other users. It has a cool interface and few extra features, such as showing a point based system and cheapest gas stations en route, and also being an active member of the community makes you get more rank. Download Waze GPS Maps &Traffic for your Android.
Here Maps-Offine Navigation
Here Maps is developed by Nokia and came from those once lofty devices. Here Maps allows you download maps of entire countries which can then be used offline as you would online. Though registration is needed to download maps, but once done with that you can download as many as you want. So registering won't take much of your time since its even free. It offers an interface or beauty different to many other GPS and navigation apps, and some might prefer it like that. It's certainly worth trying out for as it's undoubtedly an excellent app. Click Here Maps for download.
GPS Navigation & Maps by Sygic
Clearly with a good reason, Sygic is one of the most popular offline navigation apps on Android. The app offers a high definition maps for most countries in the world, and also came in an update which brings it more in line with the Android Lollipop( making it easier to use than ever). Recently most of its features don't come free, though maps are offered for free, but extra features such as live traffic information, extra navigation voices and regular updates all come at a price.
Maps.Me - Offline Map & Routing
Maps.Me used to be a paid app worth US$4.99 price tag on Play Store, and now imagine how delightful it is now that the app is absolutely free. It is highly recommended to pick this up if you haven't, because not only is it one of the best android map apps available, but works fine, cool and efficient offline and includes points of interest such as ATMs, petrol stations, subway stations and many more, as well as a clear and simple UI(user interface). For this app to be sold at US$4.99 and now absolutely made free, it's worth all the download. Click Maps.Me for download.
Navmii GPS World ( Navfree)
Formerly known as Navfree, the app supports features such as offline search, neat interface and voice navigation with a similar resemblance to Android( complete with iconic hamburger menu). It provides a great looking HD maps for more than 30 countries and integrates with Google Street View and Foursquare. Included is the community map reports, OSMap( Open Street Map) and a real time traffic information, that can be used offline. Click Navmii GPS World for download
MapFactor: GPS Navigation
MapFactor makes use of OSMaps ( open Street maps) data, which is installed on your device as you won't be needing Internet connection when in use. MapFactor offers features such as voice navigation in different languages, turn by turn directions, and option to change your route depending on whether you walking, driving a truck or car. An extra feature also include audible noise warnings when you approach speed cameras. It's worth every download as you can click MapFactor GPS for download
CoPilot GPS
CoPilot GPS offers offline maps for the entire planet so to say. CoPilot is capable of sync with social network accounts such as Twitter and Facebook, sets turn by turn directions to scheduled events to attend. Though doesn't come for free, the first map is free( as you can choose from a specialized list) and also CoPilot functions in license form. By buying the premium version, you get 12 months traffic information for free too.
Lets know in the comment section if you know of a better GPS or navigation app.
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