If you want more than what Apple’s Maps app has to offer, then check out our list of the best mapping and navigation apps to get you from A to B. Here you’ll find everything from free online map apps to full-featured GPS navigational apps to offline maps. Let us know which you like best on our comments section.
Google Maps - for iPhone
- Get comprehensive, accurate and easy-to-use maps
- Built in Google local search, voice guided turn-by-turn navigation, public transit directions, Street View and more
- Discover great places to eat, drink, shop and play with ratings and reviews
- See inside more than 100,000 businesses worldwide
MapQuest - for iPhone
- Free voice-guided, turn-by-turn GPS navigation
- Search for restuarants and other popular places
- Live traffic updates every 5 minutes and see what it looks like with Live Traffic Cams
- Walking and driving directions
Garmin U.S.A. - for iPhone
- Get the best in GPS navigation with Garmin
- Includes Garmin’s exclusive photoReal images of complex junctions
- Rich mapping detailed with 3D buildings, landmarks and lane guidance
- Speed/red light camera alerts and more
OffMaps 2 - for iPhone & iPad
- Save on roaming charges and browse a full featured offline map on your device
- Maps rendered from OpenStreetMap data, reducing file size while improving display quality
- Provides public transport overlays
- Discover nearby Wikipedia articles
Bing - for iPhone
- Bing for your iPhone helps you make decisions and get where you need to be
- Search maps or the web with your voice
- Get walking, transit and driving directions with current traffic conditions
- Access Bing’s vast database of businesses and locations
MapsWithMe Pro - for iPhone & iPad
- Offers the quickest downloads of offline maps
- Maps of all the countries of the world
- Detailed offline search with GPS positioning
- Search by categories such as food, sights, shops and transport
Maps+ - for iPhone & iPad
- Browse Google’s online maps and get online route directions with alternatives
- Use location-based alarms to remind yourself of tasks that are location specific
- Record and edit GPS tracks
- Scan the map for Tweets near you
City Maps 2Go - for iPhone & iPad
- Maps and content available 100% offline
- Easily spot your location with passive GPS
- Find thousands of points of interest
- Add or bookmark your favorite places
- Free download of 7,800 maps worldwide
Waze social GPS traffic & gas - for iPhone & iPad
- A community-based traffic and navigation app
- Real-time traffic and road alerts generated by the community
- Find the cheapest gas on your route
- Live maps constantly updated by Waze community map editors
CoPilot Live Premium USA - for iPhone
- A complete dedicated GPS navigation system that seamlessly integrates with your iPhone
- Detailed street maps of the US with Canada maps available as an in-app purchase
- Maps are stored on your device for offline viewing
- Voice-guided directions and choose from up to 3 alternative routes for your destination
MotionX GPS Drive - for iPhone & iPad
- Get up-to-date maps with voice-guided directions for a subscription of $9.99 per year
- Live traffic maps and automatic rerouting
- Public transportation and walk directions
- Includes parking spot marker and ability to search Wikipedia
- Post to Facebook and Twitter
Best Travel Offline Maps and Guides - for iPhone
- Maps work completely offline with unlimited map downloads
- Includes millions of points of interests
- Over 700 Wikitravel Travel Guides for cities worldwide
- Includes 20 phrasebooks
NAVIGON USA - for iPhone & iPad
- Turn your device into a fully functional mobile navigation system
- Voice-guided direction with offline support
- 2D and 3D map display
- Google local search
North America - iGO primo app - for iPhone & iPad
- Maps powered by the tried and trusted iGo Engine used in millions of GPS navigation devices
- Maps are part of the app, no roaming fees and no need for cellular network coverage
- Fast, short, easy-to-follow and green routes
- Realistic, 3D junctions
- Google local search
GPS by TeleNav - for iPhone & iPad
- Full-featured version of Telenav with turn-by-turn directions
- Search millions of new places, including cheapest gas nearby
- Always have updated maps for free
- In-app purchase of $2.99 per month or $9.99 per year provides voice navigation, automatic rerouting and more
Magellan RoadMate USA - for iPhone
- Magellan RoadMate navigation with voice guided directions
- 1-year subscription for $9.99 or one lifetime subscription for $24.99
- Receive real-time red light and fixed speed camera alerts
- Includes Yelp information and Google Local Search
- Lifetime Maps and Lifetime Traffic
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