iPhone GPS: Aren't Navigon and Garmin both the same company?

[dmk1974]

I see that Garmin owns Navigon, but there are two separate and different $50 GPS apps out there. Which one is better...the Navigon app or the newer Garmin app? Thanks!

 

[maflynn]

That's because Garmin bought out Navigon.

I'm not sure if Garmin changed their app but the main difference between the two when I was researching GPS apps was that Navigon stored its maps on your phone where as Garmin required a cell signal. In my travels I sometimes ventured out of cell range and using it for GPS was going to be problematic.

I think for apps Navigon is the better app based on reviews and others recommending but it is a personal preference.

 

[dmk1974]

That's because Garmin bought out Navigon.

I'm not sure if Garmin changed their app but the main difference between the two when I was researching GPS apps was that Navigon stored its maps on your phone where as Garmin required a cell signal. In my travels I sometimes ventured out of cell range and using it for GPS was going to be problematic.

I think for apps Navigon is the better app based on reviews and others recommending but it is a personal preference.

Thanks. Wow, for $50 the Garmin app doesn't have the maps loaded onto the phone? If so, then Navigon all the way!