I'm coming from Andriod and my go to app was Waze. On iphone it seems really slow. Haven't tried the google maps. I usually use Apple Maps which I hear is really buggy. What's your go to app?
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What is your favorite GPS app?
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i use google maps if i need to look something up, and i use waze just for navigation since it provides live traffic rerouting. google says it's coming, but i don't think it's been implemented yet. i see live traffic info, but the app doesn't alter my route accordingly.
You use Apple maps but since people say it's buggy you don't want to use it? How about if it's working for you, don't switch?
You use Apple maps but since people say it's buggy you don't want to use it? How about if it's working for you, don't switch?
Didn't say I wanted to switch from apple maps. Just said I've heard a lot of complaints about it but it does what I need to do.
Navigon is the best.
Unfortunately, Waze is based on a good reception from your network provider. If you don't have a reception Waze and other map applications will not work. I'm not saying Waze is a bad app, in fact is really good, but it will not work properly in the areas with poor signal reception!
Only Navigon will work in a such condition since you have to download all maps of your region on your device actually. Then using actual GPS chip inside of your IPhone you will be able to navigate successfully.
I hope it will answer your question.
Unfortunately, Waze is based on a good reception from your network provider. If you don't have a reception Waze and other map applications will not work. I'm not saying Waze is a bad app, in fact is really good, but it will not work properly in the areas with poor signal reception!
Only Navigon will work in a such condition since you have to download all maps of your region on your device actually. Then using actual GPS chip inside of your IPhone you will be able to navigate successfully.
I hope it will answer your question.
Depending on your country take a look at NavFree. Free and installs the maps onto your phone so no signal isnt an issue.
Used this a lot in the UK and also downloaded the US version for a trip over there in a couple of weeks. This said i've also used Apple Maps, Google Maps and Waze all without issues in the past.
Used this a lot in the UK and also downloaded the US version for a trip over there in a couple of weeks. This said i've also used Apple Maps, Google Maps and Waze all without issues in the past.
Unfortunately, Waze is based on a good reception from your network provider. If you don't have a reception Waze and other map applications will not work. I'm not saying Waze is a bad app, in fact is really good, but it will not work properly in the areas with poor signal reception!
Only Navigon will work in a such condition since you have to download all maps of your region on your device actually. Then using actual GPS chip inside of your IPhone you will be able to navigate successfully.
I hope it will answer your question.
Didn't think of the signal thing. Thanks for that.
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Might give this a try. Thanks!
TomTom but don't overlook prior discussions.
Those that rely on data. Not all do. Some require data for certain features but not maps.
Navigon is not the only nav app with locally stored map data. Several others have already been mentioned in this very thread.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/forevermap-2-worldwide-offline/id424183595?mt=8
best for me-very accurative, doesnt need internet, iOS7 UI, some nice additional features
best for me-very accurative, doesnt need internet, iOS7 UI, some nice additional features
I flip flop between Apple maps and Google maps. I generally find Google maps to be the best but this isn't always the case. It's really tough to beat Apples integration.
As far as caching map data. Open Google map app, cover the area you want to cache, type into the search menu "ok maps" (minus quotes), and that area will be cached. A prompt will pop up to verify.
I can't say I've actually had a situation that I had to rely on these cached Google maps so buyer beware. Test it out in your area prior to relying on it.
As far as caching map data. Open Google map app, cover the area you want to cache, type into the search menu "ok maps" (minus quotes), and that area will be cached. A prompt will pop up to verify.
I can't say I've actually had a situation that I had to rely on these cached Google maps so buyer beware. Test it out in your area prior to relying on it.