Favourite satnav driving app?

Waze, though aware Google Drive now has speed limits.

On 01 Dec 2020, Allan wrote

I've used HERE for a few years now; certainly does what I need. (Mind you, I don't have much to compare it with, as I never bought a Garmin/TomTom satnav when they were the way to go.) I previously used one called Navi (I think), but IIRC that had some strange quirks and bugs, and the developers stopped updating it.

Best features:

- works offline (an internet connection is needed for current traffic info, but turn-by-turn navigation is fine without it)

- maps (which you download to your phone) seem to be regularly updated

- it's good for walking -- I used it to get around Barcelona a couple of years ago; very useful.

I'm sure other apps work as well, but I've been happy enough with HERE from the start, and haven't had the urge to try the others.

Since google purchased waze feature have been added to the former from the latter, still don't think there's a way to "report" things in google like there is in waze. But I mainly use google maps.

I'll admit I do like the Googley interface - it's clearly distinct.

Tom Tom app on iPhone.

Mike

Tom Tom app on android

I too have used Here for years. I tried lots of others but I needed/wanted a few things which were remarkably difficult to get:

Versions available for both Andoid and IOS/IpadOS (and similar enough on Windows phone!). I had to use both and found switching to completely different apps annoying.

Willing to pay but not if that meant paying twice over if used on multiple devices/platforms. (It is convenient for partner to be able to use the same app. Currently have four copies installed - my phone, partner's phone and two tablets.)

Downloadable maps - preferably at whole country level. Too many times some apps didn't work as needed due to lack of signal.

No totally annoying features like things to run over in Waze.

Halfway acceptable re-routing.

A UK voice.

Dedicated tomtom device.

Free map updates for life, no data charges for traffic.

Andy

That's what I used to use (TomTom Start), but it doesn't give traffic updates (unless there's a connected SIM). And what does "life" mean (usually, their arbitrary decision on the "life" of the product, not my life....)