Google Maps?

[smackababy]

Background: I go a white iPhone 4 when they came out. Now this is the first iPhone I've owned but I've had a few Android phones and I prefer the iPhone over them.

I suppose I was spoiled with the Google Maps navigation on Android because the iOS version is seriously gimped. Is there no free turn by turn navigation app? This is one of the few gripes I have with my phone. If there isn't a very good free version, what is the best paid option? Best being price and functionality of course.

Thanks.

 

[amdhunter]

You just reminded me. I am going to try this.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/navfree-gps-live-usa/id405922167?mt=8

Just tried this out on my iPad. It's ok'ish. It misspelled my street (says Avenu instead of Ave, or Avenue) so I kinda don't trust it. Still, it's the first native iPad navi app I've seen on my iPad fullscreen, so I paid the 4 bucks to remove ads.

EDIT 2: It's right on the openstreetmap server...hmm.

 

[amdhunter]

And yeah. Google maps is worth nothing on the iPhone.
edit: meant to edit my last post, not double post.

 

[ChAoTiCpInOy]

Mapquest Mobile has free turn by turn.

 

[lokiju]

Never used it myself but saw this article today.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/09/magellans-ios-roadmate-gps-application-gains-free-lifetime-maps/

 

[ChAoTiCpInOy]

Never used it myself but saw this article today.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/09/magellans-ios-roadmate-gps-application-gains-free-lifetime-maps/

It's misleading. You still have to pay for the app you just get free updates to the maps.

 

[smackababy]

That is what made me think of it. I'd rather have someone whose actually used it chime in before I pay the $60 it costs (if I read the post correctly). Sadly, I can't access iTunes site at work.

 

[amdhunter]

That is what made me think of it. I'd rather have someone whose actually used it chime in before I pay the $60 it costs (if I read the post correctly). Sadly, I can't access iTunes site at work.

You just reminded me. I am going to try this.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/navfree-gps-live-usa/id405922167?mt=8

Just tried this out on my iPad. It's ok'ish. It misspelled my street (says Avenu instead of Ave, or Avenue) so I kinda don't trust it. Still, it's the first native iPad navi app I've seen on my iPad fullscreen, so I paid the 4 bucks to remove ads.

EDIT 2: It's right on the openstreetmap server...hmm.

Can you try this app and see how it works for you?

 

[smackababy]

What is the app called? I don't have access to iTunes at work to check it out.

 

[disports]

What is the app called? I don't have access to iTunes at work to check it out.

Navfree GPS Live USABy Geolife Ltd.

 

[smackababy]

Wow, looks like I'll have to wait until I get home. Apparently, it is larger than 1.3GB because it is saying I don't have enough room on my phone and that is how much I have free. >_> Oh well, I've been meaning to remove some music.

 

[Ka0t1x]

I've never needed anything more than the standard Google Maps, then again I hate turn by turn.

 

[smackababy]

Navfree GPS Live USABy Geolife Ltd.

Ridiculously slow. Just navigating around lags, plus it is 1.8GB in size... You'd think with that kind of size it would be loading the maps onto the phone or something. Just to be sure I fired up the Google Maps and it works flawlessly. The search continues...

 

[Zaap]

What about MotionX GPS Drive? http://news.motionx.com/category/motionx-gps-drive/

How bad can it be for a buck?

I've never used it myself; I have a DroidX and loving Google Nav. I'm curious how the cheaper GPS apps are for the iPhone though- my wife might get an iPhone her next upgrade but the GPS possibilities are a worry for her as well.

 

[rugby]

MotionX needs data access to download maps, something to keep in mind. Other GPS apps have the maps embedded.

I use it all the time on both my iPHone and iPad 2 and paid the $25/year for turn by turn with audio.

I also occasionally use Navigon if MotionX cannot find a destination.

 

[lokiju]

I use the tom-tom app on my iPhone and have no complaints.

I just tried that free one posted above and it was pretty terrible.


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[GeneValgene]

Mapquest Mobile has free turn by turn.

This

 

[smackababy]

So my search continues. Has anyone tried the new garmin app that just released?

 

[ChAoTiCpInOy]

So my search continues. Has anyone tried the new garmin app that just released?

Have you tried Mapquest Mobile? What was it lacking for you?

 

[smackababy]

I tried it. I just don't like it. Maybe google maps spoiled me. Also, having public transit integrated is very nice for Chicago.

 

[ViviTheMage]

navigon > *

I've used it on my 1400 mile trip from Minnesota to NW Canada..and back.

also use it somewhat daily driving around the cities, pretty friggin awesome.