Rating of mobile navigators. Choosing a good navigator for Android


Android OS: 2.0+
Hacked version: 9.10.2126
Year of release: 2019
Language: Russian version (multilingual)
Tablet: cured / unlock

Navitel Navigator 2019 for Android- we hasten to please all users with the long-awaited official update of the Navitel application for Android and the release of new free maps for 2019, to which new cities have been added, numerous adjustments have been made to the construction of the route, the address database has been updated (new buildings, structures and organizations have been added), inaccuracies in indicating turns. In addition, the application has undergone visual changes that you should definitely like. The colossal work done by the developers cannot be ignored.

For those who are encountering this application for the first time, let’s say in a few words that Navitel Navigator for Android 2019 is a navigation program that will help you navigate the terrain in the cities of Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Belarus. It will build you the shortest route (taking into account traffic jams) to your destination, accurately inform you about the time of arrival, notify you about traffic situations, show speed cameras, and other useful and necessary information on the road.

The hacked version of Navitel for Android is suitable for all devices with the Android operating system and works without the Internet. It’s easy to download Navitel on Android and install new maps 2019; you just need to take a few steps.

How to install Navitel on an Android device?

1. Download the cracked Navitel Navigator for Android for free Navitel-9.10.2126-full.apk and install. (If the installation is blocked, you need to go to Settings - Security - Unknown sources (check the box next to allow installation).

2. Find the NavitelContent folder in the phone memory or on the SD card, and the License folder in it. We go into it and drop the file with the license key NaviTel_Activation_Key.txt

3. Find a folder called NavitelContent in the memory of your Android device or on the SD card. It contains a Maps folder where you need to download Navitel 2019 maps for Navigator earth20190122.nm7 (11.3 MB, Earth) and a map of your country, for example (930 MB)

4. After completing the 3 steps above, go to the phone or tablet menu and launch Navitel through the icon. We see “Additional files for Navitel Navigator are being installed” (The necessary folders, files and directories are being created).

6. A window appears with the choice of “trial version”, “premium version”, “activate key” or “restore purchases”. Exit the application (close it completely, not just minimize it).

7. After this, open Navitel again. An atlas will be created and new maps for 2019 will be indexed. Now Navitel Navigator is ready for use!

Good afternoon, dear readers! It's the 21st century, smoothly flowing into the 22nd, just the time when technology literally saves. Gone are the days when navigators were installed in cars as a separate device. Now almost everyone has an Android smartphone, on which you can safely install any of the proposed navigators from the Play Market. If you ride in a taxi, pay attention to what the drivers use to take you to your destination. Precisely a smartphone. Navigators for Android smartphones are gaining popularity every day.

Let's try in today's article to determine the best navigator for Android in 2019. They all have their pros and cons. What features should a really good navigator have in your opinion? Answer the question and move on...

In addition to specialized navigators for Android, the review also includes digital maps, the functionality of which includes a navigator. You shouldn’t write them off, because they are very good. And plus, if you have certain cards installed, then you will not have to install any additional programs. You are ready to travel!

How to choose a good navigator for your car?

What qualities a good navigator should have depends, first of all, on your preferences. After all, some people need their navigator to work offline, while others, on the contrary, see an advantage for themselves in online navigators. Some people are looking for software that is cheaper or even free, while others, on the contrary, are willing to pay for good service. The third person will give preference to pleasant 3D graphics to the detriment of the accuracy of the maps. And so on, do you see what I'm getting at?

What is the advantage of using an Android navigator?

Judge for yourself, before, when buying a navigator, you would also have to pay attention to the technical characteristics of the device. And if you made a mistake with your choice, you would have to change the product. Or sell it as used and buy a new one, better quality and more suitable for you personally.

With Android navigators everything is much simpler. If you don't like the navigator, you delete it and install another one. And the power of modern Android smartphones is now quite enough to cope with the most resource-demanding navigators.

Comparative table of navigators for Android phones 2018-2019.

Offline mode For free Traffic jams Voice assistant Voice control 3D maps
Google Maps There is Yes shows There is There is +
Yandex Navigator maps, no routes Yes shows There is There is +
Navitel There is No shows There is No +
2 GIS There is Yes Not in all cities There is No +
MapFactor yes (no online mode at all) Yes No There is No +
Waze available in Russia Yes shows There is There is +
7 roads There is Yes No There is No +
HERE Maps There is Yes shows There is No +
MAPS.ME There is Yes No There is No +
ROUTE 66 There is Yes There is +
OsmAnd There is No only when working with Yandex maps There is No
CoPilot GPS There is +/- shows In paid version In paid version
Navigon There is No shows +
Sygic GPS There is +/- yes, even offline (statistics and forecast) There is No +

Voting for the best navigator for Android

The rest of the article presents the most popular navigators for Android devices with a brief description of each. If you have already worked with any of them, you can leave a review. In the meantime, I suggest experienced drivers, racers and aces hold a small vote for the best and most convenient navigator. You can select several options, but no more than 3.

Google Maps

Google Maps navigator

The giant Google corporation, of course, primarily specializes in Internet search, but this does not prevent it from creating excellent products in other areas. A striking example of such a product is Google Maps with GPS navigation and the ability to plot routes for different types of transport. Need I say that Google Maps is one of the best navigation systems on Android?

It is noteworthy that Google Maps is installed by default in almost all modern smartphones based on the Android OS.

Can work both with the Internet and without the Internet. Viewed maps and territories are simply cached in your phone's memory and can then be used if you do not have mobile Internet and there are no WI-FI points nearby. But it's important that The caching function can be disabled if you don't need it.

Google Maps contains maps of almost all countries of the world (including maps for Russia), which, of course, is a significant plus for those who like to travel. Wherever you go, you will be able to navigate the area, and you will not have to additionally install any local navigators.

Yandex Navigator

Yandex Navigator

Yandex, as you know, is also a search giant and occupies a leading position in the Russian Internet. Many Russians believe that Yandex Navigator is the best navigator for Android in Russia, given its capabilities.

Considering the origin of the development, it is not surprising that Yandex navigator lays out the most accurate routes across Russia. Moreover, he lays out routes, taking into account traffic jams, road repairs, accidents and toll roads. Surprisingly smart navigator, isn't it?

Yandex Navigator has one more feature - voice control. To activate, you just need to say “Listen, Yandex!” and ask for directions to the desired point. For drivers, this is just a fairy tale, given that their hands are almost always full.

On the map you can see useful places to eat, where to refuel, local attractions and more.

Unfortunately, there is a drawback. Without the Internet, you will not be able to get directions. But the map will remain available to you, so you can somehow get to the right place.

Navitel

Navigator Navitel

Navitel is one of the first and best navigators that works without the Internet. Managed to establish itself among regular users (for example, taxi drivers). However, this is a paid navigator. After installation, you receive a free trial period of 7 days, during which all cities in all 64 countries with which Navitel works are available for you to navigate. After the trial week expires, you will have to buy maps of cities or countries. Therefore, the Navitel navigator is better suited for those people who need navigation within one city, it’s cheaper.

You should also not forget that although Navitel is the best navigator without the Internet, you can only find out the state of traffic jams and weather conditions along the route if you have an Internet connection. After all, you can’t live without the Internet now! Also, without the Internet, you will not be able to update to the latest maps, and believe me, they can change over time.

The SpeedCam feature will alert you to nearby radars, highway patrol posts, speed bumps and road cameras. Well, how do you like the bonus? Navitel rightfully deserves the title of the best navigator for Android without the Internet. If only it were free...

Navigator 2GIS

2GIS navigator

This navigator is most popular among users of Apple products, although it is also rapidly gaining popularity on Android phones.

Offline navigation is available. 2GIS also boasts a huge database of enterprises marked on maps. Large shopping centers have a detailed plan of each floor with the names of stores and other establishments.

The information base of enterprises is constantly up-to-date, because they call enterprises periodically and ask if anything has changed. I personally witnessed this, so these are not rumors!

If you are from a small town or village, then there is a chance that you will not find your locality on 2GIS maps.

MapFactor

This free navigator for Android works offline with OpenStreetMap maps. Maps are updated every month. However, due to its offline nature, you will not see any information about traffic jams or accidents on the roads on the maps. But information about cameras on the roads is available and updated every month.

Has an overspeed control function.

Can work in car mode and pedestrian mode.

Waze - social navigator in Russia

Waze may be a unique navigator, and here's why. Essentially, Waze is a social network for motorists that is used by millions of people. There is integration with Facebook for easy login and communication with friends.

All information about traffic jams, road conditions, and gasoline prices at certain gas stations is added by users like you. And you, too, can share useful information with everyone, while earning points and improving your motorist rating. It easily functions without the Internet in Russia, however, as you understand, the relevance of the data will suffer.

If you stand still for a long time, the navigator will automatically close. This is done to save your battery, which Waze drains very quickly during active use. Another drawback is that many houses are not numbered.

But an undeniable advantage is that Waze can automatically rearrange the route depending on changing traffic situations. But this only works online.

7 roads

Another free navigator for Android, working with OpenStreetMap and without the Internet. You will most likely enjoy the convenient and intuitive tiled interface (like in Windows 8/10).

A significant drawback of “7 roads” is the inability to track traffic jams and current conditions on the roads, for example, accidents. However, developers are working to solve this problem.

Another minor drawback is that city maps work as if independently of each other. Although there is a general map of the country (for example, navigation in Russia), when building routes from one city to another, small errors are possible, which are automatically corrected when crossing the boundaries of city maps.

HERE Maps

There was a time when this navigator only worked with Nokia smartphones. But, fortunately, it was able to develop and now HERE Maps is available for all Android devices and can please you with free navigation throughout Russia and without the Internet. By the way, HERE Maps works not only with Russian maps, but with 100+ countries around the world.

Useful places and establishments such as restaurants, cafes, etc. are marked on the maps. Some shopping centers have a detailed plan of each floor, like 2GIS.

When using HERE Maps, you can use other smartphone applications, and the voice assistant in the background will always promptly inform you about upcoming turns and other important information.

It is also possible to share your location with friends, as well as track their location on maps.

To work without the Internet, you need to download maps to your phone in advance. In this case, all functionality will work fully.

MAPS.ME – offline maps

It is not surprising that this application is included in the world top of the best navigators for Android. The maps of this navigator are updated almost every day. Anyone can enter information about new objects that have appeared in the city, for example, public gardens, parks, fountains, buildings, etc. After this, the information is verified and the maps are updated. Thanks to this, the number of additional alternative routes and the ability to choose the shortest one are constantly increasing.

A distinctive feature of the MAPS.ME android navigator is its good offline operation with highly detailed terrain. But this is also its disadvantage - cards take up a lot of memory in your Android device. You have to pay for the service, in this case in memory.

Here's a fly in the ointment. There is no information about traffic jams.

ROUTE 66 Navigate

ROUTE 66 Navigate

Unlike other navigators for Android, ROUTE 66 uses TomTom maps, which are highly accurate and are most often installed in premium cars from the world's leading auto manufacturers.

ROUTE 66 - Follow Me

Another significant feature of the ROUTE 66 Navigate is their signature “Follow Me” feature. Follow Me is powered by augmented reality and can display the route your companion has taken in real time. This feature will be very useful if you were driving behind your partner and for some reason fell behind him and lost sight of him.

Navizor – quality of roads

A promising Russian development designed to help motorists save their cars from bad Russian roads. This is a very relevant application for Russia, and it would be wrong not to mention it.

The essence of Navizor is that users leave ratings for the roads they drive along. And all this is marked on the maps. When planning a route, Navizor takes into account the condition of the roads and will take you further away from trouble.

If you haven’t laid out any route, then just approaching roads of poor quality, you will hear a warning sound as if hinting that it is better not to go there if you value your suspension and wheels.

OsmAnd

OsmAnd is perhaps the best navigator for Android without the Internet. Its distinctive feature is its very good work with offline maps. At the same time, it can work with both OpenStreetMap and Yandex and Google maps and many other popular maps.

The maps show attractions and simply useful places, such as restaurants, cafes, cinemas and more.

It copes well with routing in mountainous areas, which is also an advantage for tourists and travelers.

Alas, OsmAnd is one of the few modern navigators that only works with 2D maps.

CoPilot GPS

CoPilot GPS does not need internet to work. He only uses the Internet for updates about once a month.

There is a walk mode, during which all small pedestrian paths and buildings are indicated on the map. Wikipedia is built into the application.

CoPilot GPS also has integration with popular social networks, so you can share your location with friends and acquaintances.

When planning a route, he will always offer you a choice of 3 possible routes.

Navigon

Navigon can also be considered one of the best navigators for Android without the Internet, given its history and prestige. The fact is that this application was developed by Garmin, a company that was one of the first to develop physical GPS navigators in its time. Now, with rapidly progressing digital technologies, the company decided to keep up and released its application for Android smartphones.

Considering the company’s experience, it is not at all surprising that the application turned out to be excellent and copes with laying routes in offline mode almost flawlessly.

Its main drawback is, perhaps, that the program is paid. But, judging by user reviews, it pays for its price, because it contains all the most useful functions for drivers, for example, information about traffic cameras, speeding in certain areas, and more.

Through the program you can also communicate with friends and exchange your coordinates.

Sygic GPS Navigation & Maps

Sygic GPS Navigation

Definitely one of the best navigators for Android. Sygic GPS Navigation has a number of advantages, which would be better listed in a list for better understanding.

  1. They were developed by TomTom itself. This means the maps will be very accurate.
  2. Almost all maps are presented in 3D graphics.
  3. Basic functions work even in the free version.
  4. Voice guidance differs from others in that it provides information not only about turns, but also about the streets you are driving through, attractions, and so on.
  5. The maps display information about cameras, traffic jams and road posts.
  6. The maps also show parking (available spaces and prices), hotels, shopping centers, gas stations, etc....
  7. Connect with friends (online only).
  8. Can be integrated via BlueTooth with a car radio.

It’s a solid list of advantages of this navigator, isn’t it? Here is another contender in the category “The best navigator for Android without the Internet” in Russia and beyond.

Conclusion:

This article does not describe all the navigators available in the Play Market. Obviously, making the right choice is quite difficult. But you can set some priorities for yourself and be guided by them when making your choice.

Soon you will be able to personally vote for the best navigator for Android in Russia without the Internet in 2019, so that the choice is more objective. Plus, if you notice any inaccuracies in the article, point them out and support your colleagues with up-to-date information.

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8 Best Free Offline GPS Navigators for Android

You know that there are many great navigation apps for when you have an internet connection. But what if you need to know your location and get directions when you're offline?

Offline GPS is an essential feature for any mapping application. You'll use it if you're exploring a foreign city and have data roaming turned off, or if you drive into a dead zone during .

Here are the best free offline GPS apps for .

1. Google Maps

Google Maps offers downloading and saving of regional maps for offline use. The maximum downloadable map size is 2GB, which is approximately 200 x 120 miles. The application automatically deletes downloaded maps after 30 days without an Internet connection.

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The functionality of smartphones is rich, and allows you to use the gadget not only for communication, but also to perform many other useful functions. One of these features of the device is navigation. It became available thanks to the implementation in the phone G PS sensors. How to choose andinstall navigationation program on a smartphone?

The main purpose of navigation applications is to help the driver navigate the terrain. However, they perform this task in different ways: the programs differ markedly in functionality, ease of use and a number of other parameters.

By default, all navigators on the phone work online and may behave unstable (or not display maps at all) without a direct Internet connection. There are workarounds to solve the problem and you can use maps offline— offline, traveling around Russia, neighboring countries and Europe.

Offline maps are essential for navigation if you have expensive mobile data or are opening a map in a place where there is no Internet access via mobile data or Wi-Fi.

Note that the software can be like paid, so free. The main disadvantage of the paid system is the need to pay money to purchase the application, as well as a package of cards. Of course, most ordinary citizens can easily afford such navigation programs - their price quite adequate But the advantages of such software are very significant - expanded functionality and a lot of additional features both offline and online.

Free navigation products, as a rule, work exclusively online. The most famous products are from Yandex and Google. Such software is perfectly adapted to rapidly changing realities: all map updates occur as quickly as possible, and a wide range of different services, such as voice search or online broadcast of traffic situations, will please even the most skeptical driver. The only, but significant, disadvantage of this kind of GPS navigation programs is that in the absence of the Internet, their capabilities are reduced to a minimum.

Let's take a closer look at several navigation apps.

Earlier Google Maps for mobile OS could not be called too developed: some functions were very slow due to poor optimization. However, now the situation is completely different and the application has improved significantly. The program can be installed using the play market; most devices have it by default. The ability to download your maps to plot short routes and navigate without an Internet connection appeared quite recently. Because of this, not everything is so smooth with them yet, when compared with the implementation of a similar function in similar applications.

Another inconvenience is that the user cannot quickly download maps for large regions of Russia or other CIS countries. Without a network connection, a motorist is unlikely to be able to navigate normally. However, Google Maps has a huge advantage: it works not only in Europe, but throughout the world.

AdvantagesGoogle Maps :

Detailed, updated maps 220 countries of the world.

Ready-made optimal routes in 15,000 cities around the world.

Information about the state of the tracks ( traffic jams) and the opportunity to create a new route.

Description of countries, cities: 100 million seats.

Opportunity to see the interior of restaurants, cafes, museums in real time (satellite images).

Additionally, the gadget can use a cell tower or service to determine its location. Apple geolocation in iPhones.

Although this navigator cannot be called the best choice with complete confidence, we must not forget that it is absolutely free and can work without a network connection. There is another plus - it is integration with the service of the same name. The user does not need to bother with installing additional cards and their subsequent activation. In addition, this application is already present in many Android phones.

Yandex.Navigator- this is a convenient program, which works for free via the Internet. It does not require a lot of smartphone resources and is easy to manage. In addition, it does not need a lot of space and can lay out routes taking into account various unpleasant situations on the roads and road closures.

The developers paid special attention to the interface. It is very well structured and simple at the same time. When the car starts moving along a given route, the navigator displays the most important information on the screen. This is data about the time and distance to the desired point. If during your trip you need to stop at a service station, car wash, or any other service, then you can add an additional item in the application. In this case, the route will be automatically rebuilt taking into account all your wishes.

Useful features include night mode navigator. While it is running, the map will be displayed entirely in dark colors. This allows you not to attract unnecessary attention from the driver when driving and does not have such a detrimental effect on vision.

You can manage the selected route using voice commands. In this case, the desired route will be saved under the name you selected. To build a route, you can tell the program the street and house number. If along the way you decide to visit another place, then simply set a point on the map in advance using your voice. You can also record an event that happened on the road that you witnessed.

The program works without the Internet, but this requires installing maps for large cities in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. You can simply view them, but to plot complex routes or search for any objects, an Internet connection is required.

Navitel Navigator is a program developed by leading manufacturers in the field of digital navigation. Unfortunately, it is not free. You will have to spend a small amount of money to purchase cards or find them on some file hosting services. Among the functions available in the sidebar, it is worth noting the ability to display the map in 3D mode. In some situations this setting will be very useful.

Here you can choose a night or day skin, voice control, which is necessary for plotting routes by specifying commands to the application, and also switch between satellites. This is necessary so that even in unsuitable weather conditions the POI map is always available to the user.

If we talk about the picture as a whole, then justified complaints may arise against it due to the accumulation of all kinds of signs and not entirely clear designations. But it is worth noting that Navitel can become a faithful guide almost anywhere in the world.

Traffic information on the road in real time: you can immediately see on maps the route where there are no traffic jams and get to your destination faster.

Messaging with friends/employees through the “Friends.Cloud” service: information about the location of employees (if it’s a taxi) or friends, as well as the ability to quickly find each other and meet. It is convenient to use a social network to register for the service.

WITHweather forecast service a few days in advance: it will help you plan your work (delivering valuable cargo, putting on winter tires, etc.).

The program records and transmits radar information, hiding police officers and speed cameras. When entering an off-road, the program helps you change lanes depending on how many lanes there are on the road: it saves travel time.

Navitel Navigator program - multilingual, There is voice reading of cards and messages. The interface can be customized to suit you.

Navitel Navigator - an application for drivers with the ability to plot routes both abroad and in Russia. There are corporate options for business, Information support on the official website, constant map updates.

Maps.me supports free offline cards, and this is one of the main features of the mobile application. Working offline is very convenient: in fact, you can get directions without an Internet connection on your phone.

However, you must first open the card while the connection is active. The map fragment you are interested in will be downloaded to your phone. Cards do not take up much space, a few tens of megabytes at most.

In addition to the automatic download mode, it is easy to download maps through the Maps.me navigator menu.

Another strong point of the GPS navigator is good detail kart. This is due to the fact that ordinary users participate in filling out the data on the cards. Surprisingly, the maps may differ noticeably from the same Google Maps. It comes to the point that a shop or path is marked on the map that is not in other navigators.

Maps.me is an excellent navigator for a phone without the Internet or for users who prefer not to use online mode on their mobile device.

Navigation program interface Sygic GPS Navigation without a clutter of information, the main part of the screen is occupied directly by the map in an isometric projection. All accompanying information is located on the bottom panel. While driving, you can see the speed of movement, the estimated time of arrival, the remaining distance and the quality of the signal level from the satellites.

Sygic offers the most accurate real-time traffic information with data collected from 500 million users worldwide, provided by global automakers, mobile operators, mapping and traffic information providers.

Sygic navigation can get directions end-to-end between countries. Therefore, the program does not have problems if it is necessary to establish a path from Moscow to Paris. The variety of ways to reach the desired point has long been a sign of good form, Sygic is by no means an exception to the rule. Proposals are divided into categories such as shortest by distance or by estimated time, taking into account road obstacles.

Included with the Sygic navigation program is a set of Tom-Tom maps, which includes coverage of almost fifty countries. This suggests that, first of all, development will useful for active travelers. The quality of Russian maps leaves much to be desired.

Moreover, Sygic allows you to organize route for pedestrians and cyclists. Routes are built indicating many intermediate points; they can be edited if it is necessary to bypass individual sections.

Sygic is the most expensive product. It is aimed at European consumers, so the price tag is quite appropriate. In addition, you will have to pay separately for traffic jams and advanced information about cameras, but this all applies only to Europe. Network services do not work in Russia.

Results:

The developers of most of the presented applications are trying to attract users with various additional functions, for example, weather, photos on a map, articles from encyclopedias, tagging in social networks, displaying the location of friends and even augmented reality.