How to choose the best turn-by-turn app for your iOS device

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The standard feature set and map quality of many of the leading navigation apps on iOS has increased dramatically over the last twelve months. Simply getting from point A to point B is no longer the goal: Many have branched out to include some unique and useful features like the sharing of route position updates and even a nighttime heads-up display.

Navigation App Comparison Chart

A few things have changed since the last time I took a serious look at turn-by-turn navigation apps. Looking beyond the full iOS device integration of Apple’s own Maps app, the access from anywhere Google Maps, and the community-based live updates of Waze, there are times when being online constantly won’t do. You need to be prepared for when you are disconnected, especially when you get lost.

Here some alternatives to these three leaders in online turn-by-turn navigation in an effort to see which offline…

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