Comparison of satellite navigation software

This is a list of notable commercial satellite navigation software (also known as GPS software) for various devices, with a specific focus on mobile phones, tablets, tablet PCs, (Android, iOS, Windows).

Name of applicationMaps sourceOperating platform Software licenseCostMaps can be preloaded (and stored)3D navigation modeVoice-guidanceLive trafficSpeed trapsSpeed limits Other features and remarks
Apple MapsTomTom, Automotive Navigation Data, Getchee, Hexagon AB, IGN, Increment P, Intermap Technologies, LeadDog, MDA Information Systems, OpenStreetMap, Waze[1]iOS, macOS Non-free proprietaryFreeNoYesYesYesNoYes
BlackBerry MapsUn­knownBlackBerry 10 -FreeNoYesYesNoNoNo
Google MapsZenrin, AutoNavi, Geocentre Consulting, Tele Atlas, Google Map Maker, SK telecom, ORION-ME, INEGI, AfriGIS (Pty) Ltd, Inst. Geogr. Nacional, GeoBasis-DE/BKG, Mapa GISrael, GBRMPAAndroid, iOS Non-free proprietaryFreeYes (expire after 30 days)[2][3]YesYesFor certain countries[4]YesFor certain countries[4]
GraphHopperOpenStreetMapAndroid, iOS, Raspberry Pi Apache 2.0
  • Free
  • Paid subscription fee for hosted directions API[5]
 YesYes[6]YesNoYesYes
  • Vehicle tracking[7]
HERE WeGoHEREAndroid, iOS, Tizen Watch, Huawei -FreeYesYesYesYesCountry dependentYes[8]
  • Venue maps
  • Lane guidance
  • 3D landmarks
Locus Map FreeOpenStreetMap, Swisstopo, IGN, Outdooractive, Freytag&Berndt, SHOcart, othersAndroid Non-free proprietaryFreeYesNoYesNoNoNo
  • Focused on outdoor navigation – hiking, biking, geocaching
Locus Map ProOpenStreetMap, Swisstopo, IGN, Outdooractive, Freytag&Berndt, SHOcart, othersAndroid Non-free proprietaryPaidYesNoYesNoNoNo
  • Focused on outdoor navigation – hiking, biking, geocaching
iGOTop-Map, Tele Atlas, NavteqAndroid, iOS, Windows Mobile -FreemiumIn-App purchaseYesYesYesYesYes
  • Green routing
  • Lane guidance
Karta GPSOpenStreetMapAndroid, iOS Non-free proprietaryFreemiumYesYesYesIn-App purchaseIn-App purchaseYes
  • Lane guidance
  • Recommended places from Foursquare and Yelp
  • Places description, photos, reviews and opening hours
  • ETA sharing
Magic EarthOpenStreetMapAndroid, iOS Non-free proprietaryFreeYesYesYesYesYesYes
  • Lane guidance
  • Elevation charts
  • Wikipedia links
  • Weather info
  • CarPlay and Apple Watch support
  • Online and offline navigation
  • Can run in the background
MapFactor OpenStreetMap, TomTom Android, Windows, Windows PhoneNon-free proprietaryFreemiumYesYesYesIn-App purchaseYesYes
  • Lane guidance
Maps.meOpenStreetMapAndroid, iOS, BlackBerry Apache 2.0 (except some 3rd party libs and resources)FreeYesYesYesYesYes[9]Yes[9]
MoovitOpenStreetMapAndroid, iOS Non-free proprietaryFreeNoNoNoNoNoNo
NavigonNavteqAndroid, iOS, Windows Phone -PaidYesYesYesIn-App purchaseYesYes
  • Lane guidance
  • Apple Watch
  • Pedestrian navigation
  • Drive and ETA sharing
Navmii OpenStreetMap Android, iOSNon-free proprietaryFreemiumYesYesIn-App purchaseIn-App purchaseIn-App purchaseYes
OsmAndOpenStreetMapAndroid, iOS GNU GPLv2 (except some 3rd party libs and resources)
  • Free: up to 7 downloads
  • In-App purchase for unlimited downloads (also unlocks all of the features except for contour lines, hillshade maps and nautical depth contours)[10]
 NoYesNoNoYes
  • Lane guidance
OsmAnd+OpenStreetMapAndroid, iOS GNU GPLv2 (except some 3rd party libs and resources) YesNoYesNoNoYes
  • Lane guidance
Ovi MapsNokia / NavteqSymbian OS S60, Maemo -
  • Free: Last Nokia and Navigator phones
  • Paid: Other phones
 YesYesYesYesNoYes
  • Pedestrian navigation
Sygic: GPS navigation TomTom, Navteq, Here Maps, othersAndroid, iOS, Windows Phone Non-free proprietaryFreemiumYesYesIn-App purchaseIn-App purchaseIn-App purchaseIn-App purchase
  • MirrorLink (paid version)
  • Lane guidance
  • Dashcam recorder
  • Pedestrian navigation
TomTomTomTomAndroid, iOS Non-free proprietary
  • Free for 75 km/month
  • Paid subscription
 YesYesYesPaid subscriptionPaid subscriptionYes
  • Lane guidance
Yandex MapsYandex.Map editorAndroid, iOS, Windows Phone Non-free proprietaryFreeYesYesYesYesYesYes
  • Lane guidance
  • Places description, photos, reviews and opening hours
WazeWazeAndroid, iOS, Windows Phone[11] Non-free proprietaryFree
  • Limited control over stored data
  • Can be used for off-line navigation
 YesYesYesYesYes
  • Gas-stations and prices
  • Drive and ETA sharing
  • Report hazards
  • Temporary Closures (roadwork/events/...)
Windows Maps Here Maps Windows 10 Mobile, Windows 10, Xbox One Microsoft HoloLens Non-free proprietaryFreeYesYesYesYesNoYes
Name of applicationMaps sourceOperating platform Software licenseCostMaps can be preloaded (and stored)3D navigation modeVoice-guidanceLive trafficSpeed trapsSpeed limits Other features and remarks

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See also

References
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  2. "How to use your Google Maps offline". Android Authority. 2017-08-21. Retrieved 2017-09-11.
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  4. "Map Coverage Details | Google Maps Platform | Google Developers". Google. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
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