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The is a GPS application that covers countries outside of the United States too

The is a GPS application that covers countries outside of the United States too

Vote: (18 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Navmii

Version: 3.7.22

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(18 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Navmii

3.7.22

Works under:

Android

Pros

  • Free!
  • Over 24 million have used this app
  • Translates to French, German and English
  • Works in over 150 countries

Cons

  • Have to pay to get rid of intrusive ads
  • Paid version not much different from the free version

Navmii GPS World, a well-liked free app made for the iPhone, sits in the GPS Utilities category. While the OS version looks different based on your device, the software can be downloaded in a variety of languages from English to French to German. Your app version depends on the device you're using. Considering the category, this app has exploded with popularity. The size of installment will depend on the device platform.

In the latest version of Navmii, you will find what's called a, "My Car" feature. This new addition means Navmii will remember the location of your vehicle, and it will also show you the position of your car on a map so that you can navigate. The maps are around 30 percent smaller than before, and the latest update adds the Android 7 to the list of supported devices. This free traffic and navigation app intended for driving combines live traffic information, voice-guided navigation, points of interest, local search and driver scores. A widely used app, over 24,000,000 drivers have started using Navmii for driving, and you can use these maps in more than 150 countries.

Some of the other features include fast routing, automatic rerouting and search using street/city/postcode/ points of interest. Keep in mind, Navmii features what's known as an on-board OpenStreetMap, which stores itself on your device. Because of the way it stores itself, you don't need a data connection unless you plan to use the other services of Navmii. Some users have even used this software to put roaming charges to a grinding halt. Please keep in mind, however, when you run the GPS in the background, this can lower battery life drastically. You can use this app for free, but you can also pay £3.50 for speed cameras. For the most part, however, this app performs the same function with or without paying, so you can basically get by without. The only real difference is how the software thinks a road off to the right or left is a turn. While this can sometimes be a bit weird, it's not dangerous. It would be nice if the app showed your battery level on the screen with the actual time.

In some cases, Navfree Free fails to show maps available, and sometimes even when the maps are available, it doesn't let you download them. The most troubling bit of all this is downloading the bits that you might have paid for. For example, removing the ads and receiving advanced directions. Still, Navmii does a worthwhile job of helping you navigate busy roads, and you can always use the free portion of the app without paying. At the least, it's worth trying out.

Pros

  • Free!
  • Over 24 million have used this app
  • Translates to French, German and English
  • Works in over 150 countries

Cons

  • Have to pay to get rid of intrusive ads
  • Paid version not much different from the free version