No mobile phone is complete without a GPS software, having said that, not all GPS apps are created equally. Waze is a community driven map where you get live reports on traffic, roadblocks and accidents. Here Maps by Nokia is the only true offline map that works without any internet connection and CoPilot is the most accurate among all the GPS apps.
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Garmin is pretty good, the only drawback is it costs USD30. Why pay when there are so many other free alternatives? Without further ado, here are the top 5 GPS for Nokia Lumia powered by Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1.
Nokia HERE Maps
No matter how you choose to travel, HERE Maps shows you the smartest way across town with fast, offline maps in over 135 countries, so you can find your way even without a data connection. With new collections, you can now group, save and sync your favorites with here.com. And with LiveSight, HERE Maps brings the power of sight to your map. Hold up your phone to see floating labels on nearby places through your screen.
Waze (Own by Google)
Waze is a fun, community based mapping, traffic & navigation app. With millions of drivers from across the globe joining forces to outsmart traffic, save time, fuel money, and improve daily commuting for all.
GPS Voice Navigation
GPS Voice Navigation Free provides turn-by-turn voice driving navigation using Google Maps. With GPS Voice Navigation Free, you get all the important driving information shown right on the map. Add to this spoken turn-by-turn directions and you are ready to go anywhere! App interface and navigation instructions are available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Bulgarian.
Garmin StreetPilot
Garmin StreetPilot® brings the power of Garmin navigation to your phone with rich navigation features and an intuitive user interface designed exclusively for Windows Phone. Using your data connection, StreetPilot always has access to the most up-to-date maps for the U.S. and Canada so you can navigate with confidence whether you’re on foot or in the car. Install the app while you’re on-the-go and begin navigating in minutes.
StreetPilot is loaded with premium navigation features, including voice guidance with automatic off-route recalculation, integrated real-time traffic, multiple-destination routing, photoReal™ junction views, 3D buildings, lane guidance, speed limits and more.
CoPilot™ GPS
Find the best way to all the places you need to go with CoPilot. Detailed street maps of an entire country or region are stored on your phone, so you can plan routes and get driving or walking directions without a mobile internet connection. Millions of useful Points of Interest are built-in, so it’s easy to find nearby restaurants, hotels and more. You can also search for local places using Yelp, Google™ and Wikipedia.
Windows Phone 8.1 GPS Software App Comparison
| Map Source | Countries | Offline Mode | Price | Ratings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nokia Here | Nokia | Global | Yes | Free | ★★★☆☆ |
Waze | Waze Community | Global | No | Free | ★★★☆☆ |
GPS Voice Navigation | Google Maps | Global | No | Free | ★★★★☆ |
Garmin StreetPilot | Garmin | U.S. and Canada | No | $29.99 | ★★☆☆☆ |
CoPilot GPS | OpenStreetMap | Global | Yes | Free | ★★★★☆ |
Dedicated GPS vs Smartphone GPS
Yes, smartphone GPS is good, good enough for average use. Just like smartphone cameras, they are average in terms of photo quality and it can never replace a DSLR. Therefore a dedicated GPS is always better than a smartphone GPS, go for TomTom or Garmin.
your garmin mobile system is good.than iwant same system for nokia n70
Maps and mobile-navigation extras are high-profile news right now, given the Apple Maps saga
Which is the best GPS nagivation system and GPS software? Where to find free GPS map?
hi i’ve search internet and found 5.00.40.
what’s differents about 5.00.40 and 5.00.30
can my nokia 5800 xp use?
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saya ada satu problem yg mana bila kita dah download software Garmin GPS Navigation for Nokia 5800, so kite guna bluetooth utk install.tp masalah saya skrg, bila nak install dlm tepon, dia kata ,installer not found.so,mcmana saya nak selesaikan masalah saya ini?saya memakai tepon nokia 5800.terima kasih.
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Garmin Mobile XT on Nokia touch screen devices (5800) Garmin Mobile is compatible with the operating system Symbian S60 V5
ada free garmin software for sony ericsson phone tak???
Nokia N95 GPS navigation using Garmin Mobile XT app
Does Garmin Mobile Xt support N5230?
i Install it but i can’t touch my NEXT button
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Some body help me to download free Garmin mobile xt for nokia 5800. i am not able to download it pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee
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Garmin for Nokia 5800 free ….
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View installation instructions and system requirements.
I vote for Here/nokia maps and garmin mobile xt, I had nokia maps in my nokia 5230 and 500 (both with GMxT too) and now I have a lumia 620 with Here Drive+ and a Garmin Nuvi 40, I recommend both widely, regards
You don’t know what you’re talkig about. Smartphone cameras have already replaced the DSLR cameras. And a smartphone GPS is always better than a dedicated GPS. However, it’s true only for flagship smartphones.
point and shoot, yes, but not DSLR. You can never take professional quality photos with a smartphone, no matter how good the camera is. If that is the case, will you allow someone to take your wedding pic with the best smartphone camera?
I do not want a free app, I want a good app especially when traveling to Canada. Using Nokia 1520 Winphone 10 latest updates. Been using a stand-alone Garmin for decades but like idea of using larger WinPhone.
I like the paid Copilot for the U.S. but after downloading North American maps twice, there is no local street level maps for Hamilton/Toronto – or perhaps all of Canada. Looks like the copilot website is dying? Many of the links are dead or graphics are gone. Is coPilot on its last legs?
MapFactor is very good GPS software. Missing in list…. where???
Because Lumia is outdated, a dying platform.