MapFactor Navigator 7.3.51

Maps have always helped greatly with navigation. With technological advancements, the old and difficult to read maps have been replaced with digital maps which have been created using satellites surrounding the outer space around Earth. Google Maps is a great example of an app that helps with routes and navigation. From finding routes to searching for locations, it helps with everything. However, Google Maps requires a solid and working internet connection. Without a fast connection, you can simply forget finding the best route or the best restaurants in the area. It is here that a GPS app like MapFactor GPS Navigation Maps can come in handy. It works offline and offers accurate routes so that you can reach your destination on time. It uses your phone's GPS to find your location and then uses pre-downloaded maps in order to help you move around and find the places you want to go to.

The app's best feature is that it works offline. However, that means that it can only work with pre-downloaded maps. Therefore, it leads to the app requiring you to download a few things after you have installed the app. The app downloads an 'Earth' map and then asks you to select the country where you want to use the app. Once you have downloaded these pre-requisites, you can start moving around using this wonderful GPS app.

The GPS app's home page has six main features. You can search for a particular address, by name and areas close to your main destination or by simply putting the world coordinates into the app using the app's 'Search' feature. The 'Navigate' feature lets you plan your departure and see the time it would take you to reach your destination. The app has a great voice feature that guides you throughout the trip in the navigate feature. It lets you know the distance, the time it would take you and the stoppages that you would face. The route can be optimized based on 'fastest' and 'cheapest'. The fastest route may be longer to avoid traffic signals while the cheapest route always has the least distance. The 'My Places' feature lets you save the places that you frequently visit. You can also save up 'routes' that you usually take. There is also a GPS recording option available. There is a 'Tools' feature as well. You can find tools that will calculate the distance, simulate the entire route, provide you GPS info of your current location and allow you to see how much distance you have traveled using the app throughout. You can also search the map on its own for locating the nearest eateries, petrol stations, banks, hospitals and shopping centers using the 'Map' feature.

The GPS app is greatly customizable as well. You can add different kinds of vehicles to the app, customize the map appearance and navigation behavior while there is also the option of improving the orientation of the sensors. There are also some advanced options including a map renderer that allows both software and hardware rendering.

The app's only problem is that it is a bit difficult to understand upfront and the learning curve is a bit steep.

Features

• A great number of cool features
• Works easily offline
• Good option for recording your own traveled distance
• Great info about nearest banks, restaurants etc
• Very accurate map

Conclusion

MapFactor GPS Navigation Maps is a great GPS app which offers nice functionality when you don't have an internet connection. With a variety of tools on offer, it should help you travel with the knowledge of the perfect route to your destination.