Nowadays, applications that offer offline GPS allow you to see all the routes through your cell phone.
These free GPS apps have features that are particularly important in Brazil, where mobile internet access is limited and expensive.
This offline navigation also brings benefits such as point-to-point navigation, place recommendations and speed camera warnings, depending on the application you install.
After all, who has never needed to know how to get somewhere, but without a mobile connection and the maps app ends up not working? Check out some of these apps below.
Here Maps
This application was developed by Nokia, with it you can download maps of countries of the five continents for free to your cell phone memory. So it can be useful even when you're traveling and don't want to pay international roaming fees or buy a chip from the local operator.
Using the application, it is possible to save specific regions, such as Southeast, South and Northeast.
The mapping is done by Nokia itself, which in 2007 bought Navteq, one of the largest map providers in the world. HERE Maps is one of the most popular map apps. It has completely replaced Google Maps on some mobile devices.
Because it also offers the feature of routes by public transport and has a very complete bank of points of interest. Available to android and iOS.
Google Maps
Now let's talk about the most popular application Google maps application also works offline. You can search for the destination you want, get information about stores and malls and navigate step-by-step with voice commands.
To make an area offline, simply click on the menu in the top left corner, go to Offline Areas and then choose a specific or custom location.
The downloaded maps are valid for 30 days, when there is an internet connection, Google will try to renew the download automatically.
Other applications consume much less data, so if you don't have a lot of space left and want to save a large area, it's worth considering other alternatives. Can be installed on all mobile devices such as iOS and android.
TomTom GO
Finally, with paid plans or mileage limit for navigation, TomTom recently launched a completely free application. However, this app is only for Android. With the name of TomTom GO Brasil, it comes to compete with Waze.
Inside it has many point-to-point navigation tools, real-time traffic information, radar alerts and the best. Inside it there are no ads. The application has a more complete approach and also allows the user to store maps on the cell phone to use later.
When you're offline, it also recommends useful stops along the route, such as a gas station. TomTom has been in the GPS business for years: it's been selling GPS devices for cars since 1991.
Now maps are also available on mobile. In addition, maps from other countries continue to be very well paid. With downloads available only for android.
