Sure, you can use Google Maps like everyone else. Or easily choose Apple Maps. But other navigation apps are structured a little differently and have their own advantages, which you might like better. We highlight the 5 best navigation apps for your iPhone !
Waze
Have you ever noticed that you're not alone on the road? Why not collaborate with all those other road users? That's the idea behind the community-based navigation app for your iPhone Waze . Not only can users share accidents, alternative routes, roadblocks and police checkpoints with each other, they can also use Waze to carpool. The active user community ensures that the app is always accurate and up-to-date. Another nice thing is that the app uses little data and can also be used offline, provided you load the route at home.
HERE WeGo
"One of the most user-friendly free navigation apps", is what HERE WeGo is called by the Consumers' Association. Among other things, it praises the clear menu, the clear route instructions, the offline mode in which you do not use data and the clear display of the maximum speed. The consumer organization did notice that the routes were not always 100 percent correct. The app also offers public transport information for more than 1300 cities.
TomTom GO Navigation
A piece of Dutch pride: TomTom GO is one of the best and nicest navigation apps for iOS. Provided you are prepared to pay a few euros per month, because the maximum number of 75 kilometers in the free version flies by. The route instructions are excellent, it is useful that you are pointed out to speed checks and the app is compatible with Apple CarPlay , with which you can operate your iPhone safely on the road.
Google Maps
Okay, okay, it's good to look at other navigation apps, but we can't ignore Google Maps and Apple Maps. Let's start with Google Maps, which has hundreds of millions of users worldwide. Due to the enormous amount of data that Google has at its disposal, this navigation app is extremely accurate and contains an unprecedented amount of information about, for example, road closures, traffic, shops, petrol stations, hotels and places of interest. In addition, it is also just a very nice app. Disadvantages are the high battery consumption and the size of the maps for offline navigation: they can quickly be hundreds of MBs each.
Apple Maps / Apple maps
Finally, that other great navigation app: Apple Maps . When it launched in 2012, it was literally and figuratively still a bit lost compared to Google Maps. But today, Apple's map app with navigation function, which is standard on your iPhone, is a full-fledged alternative to Google Maps. Major advantages are that you are hardly or not at all distracted on the navigation screen as well as the beautiful and intuitive design. It is also nice that more and more public transport information is available, you can store all your favorite locations clearly and that Apple Maps proactively comes up with nice suggestions.
Bonus: MapQuest
MapQuest has been around for a while, so chances are you’re familiar with the company. The latest version of the navigation app includes real-time traffic updates, including live traffic cameras, so you can see for yourself how congested your route is. The app also shows you the speed limit as you drive, so you don’t have to worry about getting pulled over. But where MapQuest really shines is with its road trip tools: You can book a hotel directly through the app, call roadside assistance, and check nearby gas prices to make sure you get the best deal when you fill up.
