The best map app (iPhone)

GOOGLE MAPS iPhone● | iOS 5.1 | Free | v1.0 ● Android | Varies | Free | Varies Having been replaced with Apple Maps, Google released its own solution. Accuracy Found every location we searched for every time, even when we intentionally input misspelt place names. Interface A mixture of high-quality maps, satellite images and Street View images, you can even see inside more than 100,000 businesses around the globe. Turn by turn directions Already existed on the Android version of Google Maps, the iOS app now also includes guided navigation. O ine use No o ine mode unfortunately: app is entirely reliant on a web connection to nd its way around.Social sharing Restaurants,shops and other places include user ratings and local reviews.

APPLE MAPS ● iPhone+ | Free Only available on Apple products with iOS 6, Apple Maps is an iOS-native app, and therefore cannot be downloaded separately. Accuracy Not as bad as the internet jokes claim if you’re looking for an address with a door number, but often fails to nd businesses by name. Interface The 3D yover e ects are superior to Google Maps – if they are available in your area – and menu options are easy to follow. Turn by turn directions Voice prompts are loud and clearly spoken. Siri integration means that you can also speak destinations into the phone. O ine use No o ine mode unfortunately: app is entirely reliant on a web connection to nd its way around. Social sharing Restaurants, shops and other places include Yelp ratings and local reviews.

WAZE SOCIAL TRAFFIC & GPS ● iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | Free | v3.5.2 ● Android | OS 2.0 | Free | v3.5.1.4 Join forces with other drivers to outsmart tra c. Accuracy With communitygenerated content, map is quick to adjust for real-time tra c and road hazards. Interface Map itself is very basic with limited zoom and no satellite imagery, but controls are intuitive for on-the-go use, even with voice commands. Turn by turn directions Navigator’s voice volume was rather quiet, but a marked improvement on previous iterations that were criticised for being garbled. O ine use With an emphasis on upto- the-minute tra c alerts, Waze is entirely dependent on a web connection. Social sharing You can Map Chat with other users in the community directly for travel advice.

GPS NAVIGATION 2 SATNAV BY SKOBBLER ● iPhone+ | iOS 4.3 | £1.49/$1.99 | v4.3 Designed as a cheap alternative to satnavs, this is one of the best-selling navigation app in the UK. Accuracy Driven by crowdsourced map information, Skobbler admits it performs better in urban areas, as opposed to those more remote. Interface Menu screen slightly awkward to navigate and maps are visually unappealing, but they get you where you need to go. Turn by turn directions Audio can be delivered via Bluetooth and includes audio and visual danger warnings. O ine use O ers a ‘hybrid’ system that allows you to choose between viewing maps online or downloading them. Social sharing To improve any faults you nd with maps you can report map errors to improve the service.