Thursday, July 7, 2011

10 Best GPS Apps For iPhone

iPhone is quickly killing PNDs in the GPS market. While companies such as Garmin and TomTom struggle to make gains in the personal navigation market, more folks are taking advantage of iPhone to get directions and get to their destinations faster. iPhone GPS apps may not be the cheapest apps available on iTunes but the top ones do get the job done and can get you out of sticky situations time and time again. If you are planning on using your iPhone as a mobile GPS device, here are 10 cool GPS apps you should try:





1. MobileNavigator: Navigon’s official GPS application for iPhone. It’s one of the most powerful GPS apps ever made for iPhone. Provides you with everything you need to get on the road without any doubts. It gets updates on a consistent basis (supports multi-tasking now).




2. TomTom for iPhone: TomTom for iPhone has a lot of potential. TomTom has gone out of its way to bring its best features to iPhone. The new version is compatible with the latest version of iOS.




3. Magellan RoadMate: Magellan RoadMate offers text to speech, 3D buildings, lane assistance, and in app music control. You can also use it to navigate around your city when you are not in your car (pedestrian mode).




4. Mobile Maps America: Mobile Maps America turns your iPhone into a super GPS and provides you with turn by turn directions. The 3D maps are impressive and the directions are accurate. International versions are available too.




5. iGo My Way: iGo My Way is one of the elite GPS apps for iPhone. Great 3D graphics, and you won’t have to pay a monthly fee to take advantage of it. European and other versions are available as well.




6. G-Map U.S. East: G-Map U.S. East is a cool GPS solution for iPhone that helps you get directions and navigate your way through your city without too much trouble. The maps looks as good as the ones on my Garmin GPS. Best of all, you only pay for regions you intend to visit. If you live in California and around that area, you should be using G-Map U.S. West.




7. Garmin Streetpilot: Garmin’s first GPS application for iPhone. It offers text to speech, real time traffic updates, information on speed limits, local search and multi-tasking. Maps are on-demand though (at least for now).




8. CoPilot Live: CoPilot Live is more affordable than some of the other apps on this list. It does offer you 3D maps, turn by turn directions, multi-route navigation, and guidance in tunnels. Works with the latest iPhone too.




9. MotionX: MotionX is one of the best GPS app for iPhone. It also integrates Facebook as well. An excellent solution for biking, hiking, and outdoors in general. Has been topping the best seller charts for months.




10. MapQuest 4 Mobile: MapQuest does not need any introduction. It’s a free navigation solution that provides you with directions and speaks them to you on the road. Find Me and Auto-Reroute features are nice to have too. If you don’t want to spend too much money on a GPS app, this is for you.


Who needs a standalone GPS device when you can use the above applications to find your way to your destination fast. If you are looking for apps to go beyond in-car navigation, you should check these out:

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