8 map apps you should use in india

Maps are the most important apps that one should keep close while travelling.

| Updated: Friday, February 9, 2018, 10:59 [IST]

Today there are literally apps for almost everything. From banking to booking transportation, ordering food to shopping and a whole lot more. The apps help in organizing our life, our to-dos, our work, our health, and even our finances. Besides, the developers and brands seem to keep rolling out new apps in the name of convenience and innovation.

While such is the trend, these days you are bound to come across this frequent question which is "have you tried this mobile app?" We are too familier with this but today we will be asking you or rather help you know about some of the apps that will help you in navigating around your homeland.

It is true that we take maps and location services for granted but these apps can be really useful especially when things get complicated when you're away form your home turf. These apps are indeed extremely powerful and helpful.

So to make travelling easier for you we've rounded up some fo the best navigation apps that you can download and start using it right away. The includes apps which support both online and offline navigation.

Google Maps

Well Google Maps is the most popular app that is used. The app more or less comes pre-installed with most of the Android smartphones. However this is the official Map app from Google and you can rely on it for real-time GPS navigation, traffic, transit, and details about millions of places, such as reviews and popular times.

MapmyIndia

The app provides navigation, tracking and location analytics all in one platform. The app has been professionally created with detailed map of India along with ISRO's Bhuvan Satellite view. With MapmyIndia Map it's easy to find and navigate around the city with a smarter search.

You can also use eLoc, MapmyIndia's 6 character unique digital address for any place. Simply type the eLoc into the search bar for quick address search. And there are more additional features as well.

Karta GPS

This yet again free, offline, content-rich maps that allow you to explore new places and drive with advanced turn-by-turn instructions. You can download all the maps you need, without limits. The offline maps are provided by OpenStreetMap and enhanced by Karta Software Technologies, and the developers guarantee that users will receive the latest data available and free updates forever.

Waze

This app will help you always know what's happening on the road. Even if you know the way, Waze tells you about traffic, construction, police, crashes, and more in real-time. If traffic is bad on your route, Waze will change it to save you time.

MapFactor GPS Navigation Maps

MapFactor Navigator is a free GPS navigation app with free offline maps from OpenStreetMaps (incl. free monthly maps update). You can navigate without an internet connection in more than 200 countries. Intuitive voice turn-by-turn navigation in different languages, speed limits, camera warnings and many other useful features.

Offline Maps and Navigation

This is a free navigation app that combines the best of offline and online features to create the ultimate navigation experience. Compact maps of over 200 countries have been specially optimized to take up less space on your phone. Users can also follow voice directions, avoid traffic jams and get speed limit and speed camera alerts. Regular map updates are offered with no hidden costs.

GPS Route Finder : GPS Maps Navigation & Transit

GPS Route Finder and GPS navigation app offers real time local road traffic conditions app for live traffic report. Further, the app provides details about nearby places such as restaurant, hotels and more. The categories are mentioned in both lists and maps which are highlighted through Google Mapmaker.

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Voice Navigation

Voice Navigation is another Android application to discover route through voice. It is a voice integrated solution that helps you in navigating from one coordinate to another through satellite view and typical view on the map.

The Voice Navigation Driving Route which is a free application has been designed to take you at your goal with most limited course with kilometer, time and live activity refresh.