It seems that people are still suffering from Google Maps being axed from the iOS 6 update and the iPhone 5.
I liked the Google Maps app, but pinning the web page to the home screen is nowhere near as good. Can you suggest any better map apps?
Yes I can! In fact, I can suggest six good one.
Bing
It's not just Google who has maps, Microsoft has them too as part of its Bing service.
Not only do you get good maps, but Bing also offers walking and transit details, as well as driving directions.
The maps also have a comprehensive points of interest database, allowing you to find shops, restaurants, and much more are near you.
You can also ratings, read reviews, watch trailers, and get information about where and when the movie is playing.
Cost: Free
Link: iTunes
MapQuest
AOL is also in the maps business with MapQuest.
MapQuest is described as "the #1 provider of FREE voice-guided, turn-by-turn, GPS navigation for iPhone".
The MapQuest app is packed with cool features, including:
- Voice-guided, Turn-by-Turn Directions
- Gas Prices - Find the cheapest gas prices near where you are
- Live Traffic Cameras - See what the traffic looks like ahead
- Simplified Search - Look for restaurants, gas stations & more with a tap.
- Live Traffic - Updated every 5 minutes.
- Walking & Driving Directions - Either way, we'll give you the best route.
- Multiple-stop routes, landscape view, customizable avatars and more!
Cost: Free
Link: iTunes
Waze social GPS traffic & gas
Waze is a crowd-sourced GPS navigation ap.
Not only does it deliver optimized routes and real-time arrival times, but can also warn you of upcoming speed traps, accidents, cheapest gas on your route, and can change the route on the fly as conditions change.
Waze is hands-free and voice-operated.
Cost: Free
Link: iTunes
TomTom U.S.A.
Probably the app that most closely resembles an in-car GPS receiver. Absolutely packed with features.
- Daily free map updates wherever you are, via Map Share
- Reliable arrival times at all times of day with IQ Routes
- The quickest routes through traffic
- Clear turn-by-turn guidance while on the phone thanks to iOS Multitasking support
- Seamless integration with your iPhone/iPad contacts, photos, music, email and calendar
- Announces street names
- Multi-stop routes
- Eco Routes
- Millions of pre-installed POIs
- Navigate to copied addresses
- Local search Powered by Google™
- Advanced lane guidance
- Music control and fading
- Celebrity voices (Available via in-App purchase)
Cost: $39.99
Link: iTunes
Magellan RoadMate USA
While more expensive than TomTom, it does offer two very handy features as part of the price:
- Lifetime maps
- Lifetime traffic information
Note: "Lifetime" is defined as the life of the product or 3 years, whichever is reached first.
You also get real time red light and fixed speed camera alerts to help you avoid tickets at no additional cost.
It also features a really handy pedestrian mode for when you get out of your car!
Cost: $49.99
Link: iTunes
NAVIGON North America
NAVIGON turns your iPhone or iPad into a fully functional mobile navigation system.
It features a number of nifty features:
- Precise spoken announcements
- Intelligent address entry
- Lane Assistant Pro
- Real Road Sign
- Speed Assistant with adjustable audio-visual warning
- Text-to-Speech (voice playback of street names)
- Extended Pedestrian Navigation using the iPhone’s internal compass
- SOS Emergency Help
Cost: $59.99 with live traffic costing an additional $19.99
Link: iTunes
