8 of the best offline GPS maps apps for Android
posted by Chris P.
/ Feb 13, 2015, 9:31 AM
As much as we appreciate Google's extensive Maps app, it's got a very serious weakness that has allowed relatively smaller companies to compete: offline navigation.
Sure, nowadays Google Maps allow you to cache a piece of a map for later use, but the size limitation simply won't cut it for most. Especially if you're touring another country, and are looking at ludicrous roaming charges for data, or, for example, if you're the wilderness type and need something really solid to rely on during your outings.
8 of the best offline GPS maps apps for Android
42 Comments
RebelwithoutaClue
Posts: 5454; Member since: Apr 05, 2013
No Tom Tom?
posted on Aug 15, 2014, 5:38 AM 2
NexusKoolaid
Posts: 493; Member since: Oct 24, 2011
"GPS Navigation & Maps by Sygic is The World’s Most Installed Offline GPS Navigation App powered by TomTom Maps."
posted on Aug 15, 2014, 10:33 AM 1
RebelwithoutaClue
Posts: 5454; Member since: Apr 05, 2013
I know Sygic uses TomTom maps, same as Apple Maps. But TomTom has an app themselves as well. Btw I do use Sygic myself
posted on Aug 15, 2014, 10:47 AM 2
ivanprskalo
Posts: 124; Member since: Dec 09, 2010
and no Navigon and CoPilot live??
posted on Aug 17, 2014, 5:24 AM 0
nlbates66
Posts: 328; Member since: Aug 15, 2012
mmk, hadn't actually heard of any of these ones before. On my Android devices I used Navigon which had offline availability, but now I no longer use an Android device as my phone.
posted on Aug 15, 2014, 5:43 AM 2
elitewolverine
Posts: 5192; Member since: Oct 28, 2013
Thats the one i used on my note 3, though wish they would have done ios and wp too.
posted on Aug 15, 2014, 6:41 AM 1
gd761
Posts: 193; Member since: Sep 18, 2012
Where the HELL is NAVIGON?!
NAVIGON is one that should be in the TOP 2, but someone was Sleeping, Drunk, or High for leaving NAVIGON off of this list!
posted on Aug 15, 2014, 5:49 AM 3
torr310
Posts: 1592; Member since: Oct 27, 2011
They are recommending FREE apps. Navigon costs $30 for USA map.
posted on Aug 15, 2014, 2:44 PM 1
Fellwalker
Posts: 511; Member since: Apr 04, 2014
No, they said many of them are free
posted on Aug 16, 2014, 5:04 PM 1
Deadeye37
Posts: 265; Member since: Jan 25, 2011
They do have Navigon. See #2
It links to the Garmin developer so you can choose the Navigon app for your region (~$40-$60 per region)
posted on Feb 13, 2015, 10:36 AM 0
XperiaFanZone
Posts: 2277; Member since: Sep 21, 2012
Thanks for the article.
posted on Aug 15, 2014, 6:44 AM 0
ManusImperceptus
Posts: 724; Member since: Jun 10, 2014
One of the big advantages of using a Nokia; Good ol' Here Maps FTW! B-)
posted on Aug 15, 2014, 7:23 AM 0
tedkord
Posts: 16888; Member since: Jun 17, 2009
How is it an advantage when anyone else can use it, too?
posted on Feb 13, 2015, 11:16 AM 1
RandomUsername
Posts: 808; Member since: Oct 29, 2013
City Maps 2Go?
posted on Aug 15, 2014, 7:26 AM 0
gd761
Posts: 193; Member since: Sep 18, 2012
NAVIGON is on Android, iOS, and Windows Phone. I have had a NAVIGON GPS in My car long before it was even on Any Mobile.
I have tried All of the other Major GPS and none could match NAVIGON on it's worst day.
Now that Garmin has bought NAVIGON, they have a Really Good GPS for the Car.
I have Recommended NAVIGON to ALL My Friends and Family and Co-Workers.
All of My Mobile Devices have NAVIGON Installed as the Primary GPS and ONLY GPS that I use.
posted on Aug 15, 2014, 7:32 AM 1
gd761
Posts: 193; Member since: Sep 18, 2012
See for yourself about NAVIGON for Android, iOS, & Windows Phone.
http://www.navigon.com/portal/us/produkte/navigationssoftware/index.html
posted on Aug 15, 2014, 8:28 AM 0
fanboy1974
Posts: 1345; Member since: Nov 12, 2011
Copilot has gotten better. I recommend a test run if you haven't used it for a few years. Not perfect but it feels close to a true gps unit.
posted on Aug 15, 2014, 7:46 AM 0
neela_akaash
Posts: 1239; Member since: Aug 05, 2014
The article image is from sygic and its not even in the list...
posted on Aug 15, 2014, 8:59 AM 0
Droid_X_Doug
Posts: 5993; Member since: Dec 22, 2010
Ummm. Sygic is number two in the list.
posted on Aug 15, 2014, 9:22 AM 0
mildorzalost
Posts: 143; Member since: Jun 03, 2014
HERE Drive?... Is the best
posted on Aug 15, 2014, 7:40 PM 0
henpan unregistered
The size for Google offline map is so limited that you can't even use it to travel across one small state let along touring across the country which is too bad, Google Map is the most easiest navigation app for android. I tried out Sygic and a couple of other offline map before, it was far from user friendly.
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