{"id":4830,"date":"2016-10-18T07:17:27","date_gmt":"2016-10-18T11:17:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/?p=4830"},"modified":"2018-05-21T18:55:56","modified_gmt":"2018-05-21T22:55:56","slug":"best-map-apps-available-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/best-map-apps-available-android\/","title":{"rendered":"Here Are the Best Map Apps Available for Android"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We want our map apps to be as accurate as possible. However, it depends what is meant by \u201caccurate.\u201d Does \u201caccurate\u201d mean that we want the most accurate maps app overall? By this we mean, do we want an app that can do it all, that has the most frequent and accurate traffic, construction, location, business, and road updates? After all, when traveling, we don\u2019t want to drive to a place, or be told to take a road, that no longer exists. Or, by &#8220;accurate\u201d we could mean we prioritize one of those aspects over another, and care, for example, more about having the latest traffic updates. It all depends on individual wants and needs in a maps app.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Best Overall Maps App<br \/>\n<\/strong>Currently, Google Maps is arguably the best overall GPS app available. It is frequently updated and can be easily customized according to your needs. It is because of these frequent updates that Google Maps is considered to be the most accurate maps app. Other perks include a street view option, the ability to download offline maps, traffic and construction warnings, and business reviews. Plus, in the case of an error, it\u2019s easy to quickly report a mistake. Click \u201csend feedback\u201d and then you can choose whether to report a data problem, a missing place, bugs, or suggestions on possible improvements to the app.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/mobile-carrier-gives-best-deal-data-usage\/\" target=\"_blank\">Read More: Which Mobile Carrier Gives You the Best Deal for Data Usage?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Best Maps App for Traffic Updates<br \/>\n<\/strong>Even though Google bought Waze, and incorporated many of Waze\u2019s traffic features into the Google Maps app, Waze is still a great app to have for the latest traffic updates. Waze is a network of fellow drivers that reports real-time traffic and construction updates, in addition to information on accidents, road closures, the best gas prices, and police sightings. The app will also take note of your frequent commutes and destinations, making it even easier to save your favorite routes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Best Alternatives to Google Maps<br \/>\n<\/strong>For whatever reason, maybe you\u2019re not a fan of Google Maps. HERE WeGo is a free maps app that is well designed and easy to use. It is a great app to use if you frequently take public transportation, or walk and bike everywhere. It offers public transit information for more than 1,000 cities around the world, in addition to traffic updates and delays, voice guidance, and nearby businesses like restaurants and banks. It also provides information on ticket prices for public transportation, taxi fares, and the type of terrain on your route.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We rely on GPS to tell us where to go and how quickly we can get there \u2014 and more. 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