We reviewed the best navigators for Android smartphones and tablets. Choose the best option that suits all your needs.

Yandex Navigator- an excellent program for both motorists and pedestrians. Like Yandex Maps, stands out from its competitors with its attractive interface and rich functionality. Both applications display the highest quality and realistic view of the map from the satellite. You will be able to explore in detail the places of interest to you in the city. The software is most useful when traveling in the CIS countries.

Google Maps- a unique tool for travelers that will help not only plan a route, but also get acquainted in detail with all the attractions located nearby. The 3D Photo Tours tool, created for three-dimensional viewing of images anywhere in the world, deserves special attention. The user will also be able to read reviews of various establishments nearby, which will definitely be useful when choosing hotels and restaurants.

CityGuide And Waze will be a good choice for drivers on long trips. Utilities are capable of notifying about traffic police posts and CCTV cameras in real time. Like Navitel, these programs have the option of determining traffic congestion on the roads, so they can plot a route to avoid traffic jams.

Among analogues CityGuide It features an integrated RosYama database, which provides the owner of the gadget with all the information about the condition of roads in the Russian Federation. Vaze includes a good speedometer with the ability fine tuning voice notifications at the slightest speed limit. Navitel known for its ability to quickly build alternative routes and uninterrupted offline operation.

If you are interested in a free Android application with a good route building system for any type of transport and a search function for various establishments and attractions, choose MAPS.ME. Cyclists will find many benefits in the program TomTom GPS.

OsmAnd- good software that works without the Internet. Provides detailed data about public transport stops and routes, and can measure the distance you have traveled. GPS Sygic is notable for the presence of a Dashcam video recorder, you can record what is happening on the road. Thanks to the SOS option, the utility allows you to make emergency calls to the police or ambulance at any time.

Solutions such as TourMap, CoPilot GPS, Navigon, Route 66 Navigate were not included in the rating. Each of them had their own shortcomings. This is mainly due to poorly detailed maps, a small number useful information on the screen, heavy load on the processor and battery, lack of support for GPS-GLONASS and other nuances.

If you were looking for a car navigator for a car, not a mobile phone, and are considering exclusively individual devices, modern manufacturers offer a wide variety of models, including top-end devices HD Drive Route, Lexand SA5, Garmin Drive 61 rus lmt, Digma Alldrive, etc. We haven't considered similar systems not only because of the significant segmentation of their firmware by operating systems ( Windows Phone, Android, Linux) and their obvious disadvantages. The purpose of the review was to help you choose a navigator for your mobile phone.

By the way, many of the applications reviewed are also released for iOS devices (iPad, iPhone). The only difference is that good offline navigation on iPhones is usually paid. In addition, the operating system already contains a built-in online service, which is suitable for both walking and traveling by car. If Apple maps do not suit you, you can download Google Voice Assistant with its proprietary navigation.

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 they can safely install from Play Market any of the proposed navigators. 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 2020. 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 the 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 specifications devices. 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 2018-2020.

	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	There is ( online mode not 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 brief description for 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 just google maps Maps with GPS navigation and the ability to plot routes for different types of transport. Needless to say, Google Maps is one of the most best systems for navigation on Android?

It is noteworthy that Google Maps is installed by default in almost all modern smartphones based on 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, but not nearby WI-FI points. 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 social network motorists, which 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 you use HERE Maps, you can use other smartphone apps and voice assistant V background will always inform you in time 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 good job in offline mode 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 planned any route, then simply approaching roads of poor quality, you will hear a warning sound signal 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. Distinctive feature 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 features 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. Parking lots are also marked on the maps ( free places 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. It's obvious that right choice quite difficult to do. 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 2020, 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.

Good afternoon friends. Today we will talk about navigators installed on Android and working without the Internet. Needless to say, navigators have made life much easier for drivers in different countries. Many people simply stopped taking various atlases and road maps with them different parts Earth.

But you don’t always have navigators at your fingertips, which can’t be said about mobile phone. Also, on the road, the Internet often disappears. Therefore, a decent number of navigator applications for Android have been developed that function without the Internet. By installing this software on your phone, you can choose a shorter and safer route to the desired location, including in an unfamiliar city or country. I suggest you consider 10 such navigators of 2019 on Android and choose the one you like best.

Sygic

This offer is very popular in many countries. But many drivers have found that if the program is used for a long time, the information provided is not entirely reliable. Most likely, some places on Earth simply stopped supporting this software.

But despite this, Sygic is still one of the main leaders among offline navigator programs for smartphones. This application has a good design that is easy on the eyes and fingers. In addition, the program can function using only GPS, which makes it possible to work efficiently without a constant connection to the Internet. The software updates its topographic databases for free in most regions of the Earth.

In general, this application is one of best selections for people who spend a decent amount of time on the road. Even if for a number of reasons GPS and the Internet stop working, thanks to the downloaded maps, people will be able to navigate the area. To obtain additional features, such as voice guidance and detailed instructions, you need to install the PRO version.

Download Sygic.

Until recently, this navigation program did not shine among a number of navigator programs. But, MapFactor developers began to carry out endless updates and improvements to the application. As a result, this software took the top three among similar applications of the Android system.

Its main advantage is that once you install the program on your gadget, you no longer need the Internet for excellent navigation on the ground. It is only necessary to update the application every month to update information about changes in cartography.

MapFactor provides navigation routing in many languages ​​and allows you to plan your route ahead of time. The program makes it possible to see the required route in both 2D and 3D formats. That is, both a map with all the details, and in a simplified form.

For example, when traveling on highways between cities, it is preferable to use simple maps, due to the fact that you only need to carefully observe the traffic. If you are in a populated area, it is better to use maps with all the nuances, such as gas stations, food outlets, recreation and other landmarks.

Download the navigator without the Internet for Android MapFactor.

Modern smartphones have enormous capabilities and help us in everyday life. Using the best navigator, it will be easy to get to your destination on foot or by personal transport, because it will lay out the exact route, taking into account traffic jams, so that you get there as quickly as possible and without unnecessary hassle. But not every program can cope with this, so we have prepared the top best navigators for operating system Android that will help you while traveling and traveling through unfamiliar areas. A navigator is especially useful when you have a car in which you like to travel with the whole family and discover new places. Well, let's start ranking the best navigators of 2018.

Top 10 best navigators for Android phones

1. Yandex. Navigator

Ya. Navigator - convenient program, which will show you the shortest route, taking into account traffic, so that you get there as quickly as possible. The application can rightfully be considered the most useful, which allowed it to take first place in our ranking of the best navigators for Android in 2018. Yandex. The navigator will tell you how best to get to your destination, taking into account traffic jams and the general road situation. It will show if there was an accident on the way or if they are walking renovation work. You will also be offered several travel options. Initially, the fastest one is selected, but you can switch and choose another if it seems better to you. The best navigator for Android will tell you if the route is on a toll road.

1. Navigator

Second place in the top navigators for Android without the Internet is occupied by the Navigator program, which has been downloaded by over 5 million users from all over the world. It provides access to popular maps with GPS navigation, which open with one click on your phone. The application weighs only 4.6 MB and is available absolutely free, which is its main advantage.

1. MapFactor

The program is included in the rating of navigators for Android 2018 for a reason. It is distributed free of charge and will be convenient both on a phone and on a tablet running Android OS. The main advantage of the navigator is that all maps are saved to the device’s memory, and therefore you can work with them offline without an Internet connection. The map is updated approximately once a month. Using the functionality of the utility, you can plan your route in advance in advance, choosing the best one from the proposed options. Interestingly, if you exceed the maximum speed limit, an audible warning is given to encourage you to drive slower.

1. Navitel GPS & Maps

This is the best free navigator for Android without the Internet, which provides highly accurate routes to over 60 countries around the world. The application has already been installed by over 20 million users from different parts of our planet.

1. SYGIC

The SYGIC utility takes an honorable 5th place in the category of the best navigators for Android. Its main advantage is that you get access to full 3D maps from TomTom, available offline, that is, without an Internet connection. The functionality of the application is as simple as possible. Using it, you can easily find your way even in an unfamiliar place. Among the features is the ability to give commands by voice. This will help motorists navigate their route without being distracted from driving.

In the ranking of the best free navigators Android includes Waze, which can be considered one of the main competitors of Google Maps. In some ways, the application even bypasses American competitor- it provides more useful information about the situation on the roads, accidents, and police posts. Using it you will be aware of all events and will be able to quickly change your route depending on this. But there is one important feature here, although this mostly applies to all navigators on Android, both good and not so good - the detail greatly depends on the locality. The larger it is, the more information you get about it. To the top free applications navigators on Android Waze is included due to its good functionality. True, to access it it is better to register, otherwise an incomplete list of functions will be available to you.

1. OsmAnd

To the rating mobile navigators Android includes OsmAnd - an application that is ideal for travelers, drivers and those who went to another city due to forced circumstances, for example, in the case of a business trip or visiting relatives. The program will help you navigate unfamiliar terrain, but first you need to choose the form of its use - paid or free. It is quite expected that the functionality of the basic version is very limited. Thus, it does not support Wikipedia and the ability to download maps for free for offline use. The paid version works well even without the Internet.

1. Navigator Seven Roads

We continue to figure out which navigator is better to install on an Android phone. If you need a good navigator for use in Russia, then the Seven Roads program will be a good option. The application has a simple and intuitive interface, which allows you to quickly get directions.

1. 2 GIS

2 GIS is a popular reference book with a map and a convenient navigator. It works without an Internet connection - just download the desired location and use it anywhere - in the car, on the subway, and even while roaming. The program will show everything that is located in the area - shops, cinemas, cafes, ATMs and much more, right down to toilets. Information about the location and operating hours of companies is also provided.

1. Google Maps

The top free Android navigators cannot be imagined without Google Maps - a service with huge functionality that is easy and convenient to use. With its help, you can find any place you plan to visit and quickly plan a route to it.