GPS Offline Navigation Software Recommendations?

[ptdrake]

Just checking to see if anyone has any recommendations for GPS navigation apps that do not require a connection to use. My TPT is still struggling with other GPS issues but, once those, clear up, I would like to have a good navigation app to use. I am in the United States so that is what I am most interested in, but do travel a fair amount so Europe and South American would be of interest, too. Thanks in advance for your help! -Patrick

[vijil]

I did a bunch of research into this recently.  

There basically isn't much that's any good.  Tomtom are meant to be releasing something soon.

For now, your best bet is to go into the Maps app, go to settings>labs and turn on the offline storage option.  That way when you're on a wifi and you load a route it'll save the relevant maps so you wont need a data connection when actually travelling that way.  Other than the lack of offline features I've found google nav to be excellent - but I've never used it on a tablet.

[rwbuckn]

I tried out Sygic this past weekend. I pulled the Tennessee and Kentucky maps down while on Wifi. Once the initial GPS setting locked in the app did great. I compared it up against a Garmin GPS while trekking across 2 states. They lined up very well. The TPT reaquired the satellite after sleep mode within seconds. The detail of the maps were excellent. From what I've read, Sygic uses TomTom maps. Sygic is in the app store but I used a beta version located here. support.sygic.com/sygic/topics/samsung_galaxy_crash_alfa_version_of_fix#reply_6935435

[pghFL]

Thanks for the link. I've been on the same hunt myself, but there really isn't anything out there. Here's hoping someone will release a decent app soon.

[will_m]

Navigon has offline maps and is Garmin's gps app for android/ios. It's Very barebones on the TPT because there isn't a settings/menu option while navigating.

[ybrevic]

Try MapDroyd. This has worked well for me in many locations, especially visiting other countries where having a data plan was too expensive.

[fregoe]

I'm using Copilot-Live on my android phone and I love it but I haven't tried it on the Tablet till now.

[egilwh]

I use Sygic, and I'm happy with that, as long as the TPT GPS works. Sygic is easy to adapt when it comes to the info you want displayed. Unless you want to use the real time traffic info and the reporting of incidents, speed traps, etc. you don't need to be online.

I've used Sygic on my Nokia N900 for 6 months, and that's why I chose it for my TPT.

[emersonvier]

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egilwh wrote:

I use Sygic, and I'm happy with that, as long as the TPT GPS works. Sygic is easy to adapt when it comes to the info you want displayed. Unless you want to use the real time traffic info and the reporting of incidents, speed traps, etc. you don't need to be online.

I've used Sygic on my Nokia N900 for 6 months, and that's why I chose it for my TPT.

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egilwh, Please where you buyed Sygic give the link.

Thx

[egilwh]

Android Market, search for Sygic