Few people want to remember a paper map before traveling on an unfamiliar route. And do not remember, because there are special navigation programs that contain information about all known roads. They will help pave the way to your destination.

Present you five the best freeware and shareware for gps navigatorsthat can be used by Russian motorists. All applications are designed for Android devices.

5. Maps.Me

Previously, the application cost $ 4.99 on the Play Store, but then the developers made it completely free. This is one of the best Android apps with a clear and simple user interface. It can work offline and includes features such as displaying metro stations, ATMs, gas stations and even fountains. Maps are downloaded from the OpenStreetMap service, which is updated daily by users.

4. Yandex.Navigator

A pleasant male or female voice (at the user's choice) will tell you the desired turn, the indicator on the screen will also indicate it. The route will be laid taking into account traffic jams and traffic events. This option works in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Turkey. In offline mode, you can only consider an electronic map, to build a route Yandex.Navigator will need an Internet connection.

3. Sygic: GPS Navigation

It is one of the most popular standalone navigation apps. The TomTom service allows you to download high-definition maps for most countries of the world, and thanks to a recent update, the program can run on the latest Android Lollipop OS. Sygic connects to the car radio via Bluetooth or a USB cable. The application also has paid content that allows you to receive 3D maps, provides access to voice navigation, instructions for rebuilding and warnings about the need to limit speed.

2. CoPilot

Offers offline maps for most countries of the world. CoPilot can sync with social media accounts such as Facebook and Twitter, which allows the driver to indicate their location online. The application is also integrated with Google search and Wikipedia (useful for those who want to learn more about any city attraction or locality). The first map is free (you can choose from a specialized list), but you will have to pay for other maps. If you buy a premium version, you will additionally receive 12 months of free road information. Another advantage of CoPilot is the ability to not exit the application when making calls from a smartphone.

1. Navitel

The top 5 best applications for navigators of 2015 are headed by the navigation system installed on most navigators sold in Russia. Includes high-precision maps of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, France, Turkey, Germany, Azerbaijan and many other countries. The program does not need to connect to the network to work. After downloading the apk file, you need to download the maps to your computer, and then send them to your NavitelContent directory on your smartphone or tablet. Next, the GPS satellite will come into play, and the driver’s task is to build a route or find the desired object (POI). To speed up the rendering of maps in Navitel (starting with version 8), OpenGL mode responds. An Internet connection is required if you want to use additional functions (update maps, get access to Navitel. Traffic jams, Navitel. Friends, Navitel. Weather). You can use the application for free for a month, and for its further work you will need to purchase a license.

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