When we think navigation apps, the first one that comes to mind is Google Maps. It is one of the most recommended applications by practically everyone and it is also the navigation application that is usually updated most often. The reality is that Google has been quite good in terms of navigation for a few years now. Anyway, if you don't like tango Google Maps or want navigate with your mobile GPS In a different way, there are a wide variety of options available.
Here we come with a list with the 6 best GPS for Android, applications that will show you different ways to navigate, so you can choose the one that best suits your tastes or needs.
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Maps HERE
HERE Maps is an application that has been developed by Nokia and has been available since 2014. However, it has recently achieved the well-deserved recognition it has now. It is a GPS for Android that offers a wide range of options with the addition of being completely free.
Where HERE excels most is in planning trips, saving the route of your destination on your phone and giving the right directions on detailed maps that cover more than 100 countries around the world. And the best thing is that it works even without internet, for browsing in those places where the signal can be bad or if you don't want to consume a lot of data on your plan.
Its trip planner allows you to take a look at the alternatives you have to go by car, public transport or walking, giving you an approximate time for each option and also choosing the route that saves you the most time.
And it doesn't just stop there, but HERE maps for Android allow you to see restaurants, shops and places of interest near the areas you will travel through on your tour, indicating ratings and reviews of them.
MapFactor: GPS Navigation
MapFactor: GPS Navigation shows us a different facet of GPS navigation with Android devices. Starting with its offline operation thanks to the fact that the maps are installed on a memory card, it also includes constant updates and some special functions that differentiate it from other conventional applications.
This GPS for Android shows us the approximate time to reach our destination according to our driving style or the type of traffic there is. How is this possible? Easy, it has a configuration section that allows us to customize the speed at which we drive on a certain highway or road, doing the math with it to determine how long it will take to get there taking into account whether you are walking outside the city or if you are walking through an area busy.
If you drive near a speed trap, it plays a sound so you know to go at the right speed. In addition, it allows you to block certain streets to reach a specific route, in case you do not consider them safe or prefer to avoid them for whatever reasons you have, giving you the fastest options to get there by car, cargo vehicle or on foot.
MapFactor: GPS Navigation has live TomTom maps that let you know the current traffic status and is a free GPS navigator for Android.
MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps
MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps is a sensation among GPS applications for Android, and this is because it offers the best comparison to choose the best route to get from point A to point B.
What's interesting about this app is that it doesn't simply assume that you will drive everywhere, but rather helps you find the best method of transportation to get to your goal based on time of day, cost, location, weather and other factors. It is truly fascinating because it is even integrated with multiple transportation methods, such as Uber, an international application that allows you to find private transportation at a reasonable price.
Depending on the method of transport you choose to use, whether walking, public transport or car, it will give you your estimated arrival time, so you can surprise friends, family or colleagues by letting them know exactly when you will be there.
MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps is available for free from the Google Play store.
GPS Navigation and Sygic Maps
GPS Navigation and Maps Sygic is, without a doubt, the most spectacular of the GPS applications for Android within this list. And when we say spectacular we mean its design section, which is, by far, the best among all applications of this type.
With very well-made 3D maps, the graphics presented by this application are worth highlighting and give a pleasant sensation to anyone who uses it. But it doesn't just stop at pretty graphics and a nice interface, but its operation is in line with what it offers visually, so it doesn't take away performance for a better appearance.
It offers everything that applications of this type offer: different routes available to get to your goal, current traffic situation and points of interest that are nearby.
Although it has a free version, in order to permanently enjoy all the functions of GPS Navigation and Sygic Maps, the application offers in-app purchases.
ROUTE 66 Navigate
ROUTE 66 Navigate is a GPS application for Android that stands out for its incredible performance. It is the fastest and most fluid on the market, using TomTom maps, so it offers constant updates and traffic management to have the latest information available at all times.
The maps in this application change their appearance according to the time of day, being bright and clear during the day while at night they have a more elegant style. Also, like other maps mentioned, it offers 3D images of buildings.
The ROUTE 66 Navigate instructions are very clear and precise, giving necessary advance notice when to turn, change direction, etc. In addition, it has Wikipedia on the map, because all kinds of information can be used while browsing, being one of the most complete applications that we can find.
This application is free, during a trial period. That is, it has a one-month free trial period and after that time it offers plans priced according to your particular needs.
Scout GPS Navigation & Meet Up
Scout is a GPS for Android that probably won't sound so spectacular, having already mentioned 5 applications previously and highlighting the best of each of them, it seems that there is nothing more to add to this type of applications. But, even so, this application deserved to be on this list because of how simple and functional it is.
It offers a simple but very beautiful interface that allows you to change color according to the time of day, navigation is very simple with voice-guided directions, real-time traffic alerts and personalized routes.
To all this we must add the quick links so that you can always have your route to work, home or any frequent point that you want to save at hand. A unique function it has is to choose a time and place to organize a meeting with friends, with reminders when the time is near, ensuring that you do not miss the event.
Scout GPS Navigation & Meet Up is available for free and will take you where you want to go.
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