Recently, market leader Google Maps has come under fire: the app does collect a lot of your information while navigating, especially your location data. Therefore: four alternatives!
The physical map is losing more and more ground to the smartphone navigation app. They provide convenience, save time, and help you get to your destination.
Google Maps is the market leader, and Apple Maps is the most popular app for people with an iPhone. But the market is broader than that. The following apps are also available for free and provide a good user experience. Choose your ideal app!
maps.me
This is a detailed navigation app that also offers ”offline” maps, so internet is not even necessary. The map is updated daily. Just like Google Maps, this app can be used in the car, on the bike or as a walker. “While cycling or walking, the app shows whether the road is uphill or downhill,” says the developer. This app is also supported worldwide.
Negatives
In online reviews it can be read that some users experience a crash of the app. This app also struggled for a long time with an overload of advertisements, but after a flood of complaints, the developers have cut it. Maps.me also tracks data, but less data than Google Maps. Less data is also linked to your online identity.
Waze
This app is intended for motorists. It is popular because the app warns you about traffic jams, speed cameras and speed traps. To receive real-time information from other users, you must sign up for a free account, but it is not mandatory. to be.
Negatives
Unfortunately, Waze does not (yet) offer the option to save offline maps. The app would also provide cut-through traffic: the app does not know the difference between highways and village roads. Waze was acquired by Google in 2013 and has since been linked to Google Maps. In terms of privacy, there is little difference.
HERE WeGo
The HERE WeGo (formerly Here Maps) app is suitable for navigating while driving or walking. The app was once made by Nokia, but bought by car manufacturers.
HERE WeGo stands out for its clear and simple interface. You can download maps and receive real-time traffic information, speed limits and information about public transport such as trains, buses and the metro.
Cons
HERE WeGO is not as good at recognizing traffic jams and recalculating routes if you deviate from the set path, according to users. Also, the information does not always seem to be up-to-date.
TomTom Go
Who remembers the TomTom? The separate navigation system is outdated, but the company is back with an app. You can download maps so you can navigate offline. The app also offers the possibility to display traffic information and the app also gives a warning for fixed and mobile speed cameras.
Cons
This app is also not completely free. There are different subscriptions.
