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iPhone GPS apps

Jun 29, 2009 gps navigation, phones, software 53 Comments

It’s only been a few weeks since the new iPhone 3.0 operating system has been released and we already have a handful of GPS navigation system applications available/ or soon to be released. Let’s recap what we have so far:

TeleNav
Also known as AT&T Navigator this app is developed by TeleNav. Free to install, $10/month. More… (iTunes)

Navigon
All versions of Navigon are out. Works with no internet connection (maps are local). Recent update includes traffic for USA and Canada. It supports landscape mode. No monthly fee. U.S. version sells for $90. Other versions include Brazil, Turkey, Europe, Russia, Australia, and South Africa. Maybe a car kit from is expected. (iTunes)

TomTom
TomTom is the biggest name in Europe when it comes to sat nav. They demoed their app with the release of iPhone 3GS but still no news from them.

UPDATE: It is up. Here are some reviews for it.

UPDATE: It is out. U.S. and Canada is $100. Other versions are for NZ, Nordic, West Europe, East Europe, Australia, Italy, UK and Ireland, Iberia, France, Turkey, Hong Kong, Brazil, Germany-Austria-Switzerland, Southern Africa, Greece, Malaysia and Singapore, Benelux, and Mexico. (iTunes)

Gokivo
Gokivo is from Networks In Motion. They have a lot of experience in this just like the rest of the names up here. $1 to install, $10/month for subscription. Here’s a review that says it doesn’t work so well.
UPDATE: Number have changed a bit. Your first month is just $5. After that it is $40/year and $15 extra for traffic service. (iTunes)

Sygic
Sygic is currently available for South East Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand) for $80 and Australia + New Zealand for $65. No monthly fee.

UPDATE: Now out for more place. US version is $40. Other regions include Colombia, Brazil, Gulf, Russia, Europe, UK & Ireland, and America which includes US, Canada, and Mexico. (iTunes)

Navmii
Navmii says their GPS navigation software will be coming to the App Store soon.

UPDATE: Out for UK. Costs $50. (iTunes)

iGO My Way
iGO My Way just released their navigation app too. $80 in the U.S., 90 € for whole Europe, and 70 € for only Western Europe. How is it different from the rest? Because it does 3D terrain maps. (iTunes)

CoPilot Live
This one is from ALK Technologies. Does landscape mode as well as portrait. Includes realistic intersection view and lane assistance. UK version is £ 26, and whole Europe is £ 60. U.S. version is not out just yet.

UPDATE: North American version is out and costs $35. (iTunes)

XRoad
Xroad also have a new version of their GPS navigation app for iPhone. It is called G-Map and costs $35. Funny thing with G-Map is that eastern and western U.S. is sold separately. So the whole U.S. of A. would be $70. Canada is cheap. Only $20.

UPDATE: They’ve divided the US into even smaller regions. You can just buy CA, or even TX. Other regions they support are Russia, France, Alps, UK-Ireland, Germany. (iTunes)

MotionX-GPS Drive
What’s so special about MotionX-GPS Drive from Fullpower? How about the price? It is only $3. If you’ve used this let us know how it was. We’re curious. (iTunes)

NDrive
NDrive is kind of new. Available in 32 languages/versions. Starts at $38.

UPDATE: USA version is on sale for $30 right now. (iTunes)

Mapquest
Mapquest has an iPhone app they’re trying to get out there. It costs $4/month, $10/quarter, $30/year. (iTunes)

Magellan
Magellan RoadMate App for iPhone just came out and costs $80 for US and Canada. Maps are stored on your phone, does landscape mode, and text-to-speech (iTunes). Other versions soon to come will be Eastern and Western US, and then Europe.

Are we forgetting anyone? Also if you’ve been using any of these apps get in touch with us to get your review published here – even if it’s just a paragraph.

TomTom saves money on gas, but won’t pump it for you…

Oct 7, 2008 gps navigation, software, tomtom 6 Comments

TomTom GPS has unveiled an interesting new feature for some of its models that will direct you to the gas station with the least expensive prices. GPS systems have always been able to direct you to the closest gas station, but TomTom takes that to the next level by directing you to the cheapest gas station in the area.

Set up is fairly straightforward and you don’t need to be particularly tech savvy in order to do it. First make sure you have a TomTom that is compatible with the service. As of right now the models that are compatible are, the GO-930, GO 920T, GO-920, GO-730, GO-720, 330XLS, 330, 130s, and the 130. I’m sure other models will be added soon so check back often if yours is not listed.

The TomTom HOME software can be downloaded from their web site . You can then connect your TomTom to your home pc or mac and the synch process will begin automatically. Simple click on TomTom go and then device will download the latest fuel prices. You can also search by the grade of fuel you use.

The subscription based application is priced at a reasonable $14.95 per year. The way gas prices have been climbing in recent months this may be the best $14.95 you’ve spent all year.

TomTom GO 630

Aug 28, 2008 gps navigation, tomtom 2 Comments

TomTom GO 630 is the new entry level GPS navigation introduced today at IFA. According to our source, the new GO 630 will be similar to the TomTom GO 730 but will come with maps of the 22 Western European countries.

Other versions of TomTom GO 630 will be available too. GO 630T will include RDS-TMC traffic receiver and GO 630HDT will come with an HD Traffic receiver.

TomTom GO 630 will hit the store some time this fall and will cost £ 300. GO 630HDT should go far about £ 300… Read More …

tomtom PRO 4000 and 8000

Aug 20, 2008 gps navigation, tomtom 16 Comments

TomTom just introduced what they call a ‘PRO’ series designed for the mobile workforce. The first two models in the series are TomTom PRO 4000 and TomTom PRO 8000 which will cost $330 and $460 respectively.

As far as hardware there’s no difference from the non-pro models. The main difference comes in software and customer service.

• Extended two-year limited product warranty, the longest product warranty offered by TomTom.
• Menu lock option that eliminates distractions and fosters safe driving
• Premium ruggedized sleeve for added durability and protection
• One free map update to be used within 12 months of first use
• Dedicated PRO customer service telephone line
• PIN lock to protect sensitive information

Difference between PRO 4000 and PRO 8000 is that PRO 8000 also comes with IQ Routes which plans the best route based on actual average drive times, Advanced Lane Guidance, Voice Address Input and Bluetooth handsfree calling.

PRO 4000 and 8000 can be compared to TomTom XL 330S and TomTom GO 730.

TomTom GO 930 and 730 now available in U.S.

Apr 30, 2008 gps navigation, tomtom 9 Comments

TomTom just made the availability of the new TomTom GO 930 and GO 730 official for North America.

Here is how much these new models will cost you:

• TomTom GO 930T: $550
• TomTom GO 930: $500
• TomTom GO 730T: $500
• TomTom GO 730: $450

The main difference between the 930 and 730 is that 930 offers maps of United States, Canada and Europe, whereas 730 only has United States and Canada installed on its internal memory.

TomTom GO 530

Mar 4, 2008 gps navigation, tomtom 8 Comments

TomTom just recently made clear that they’d be releasing a new model called GO 530, in addition to GO 730 and GO 930 we mentioned couple of days ago. GO 530 will replace GO 520 but will be very similar in terms of map data. GO 530 will be available only in Europe and will come with regional maps depending on your place of purchase.

The new features on TomTom GO 530 are the IQ Routes and the Advanced Lane Guidance and this GPS navigation system is also compatible with TomTom HD Traffic.

Here are some specs:

• 4.3″ widescreen 16:9 format LCD (WQVGA: 480×272 pixels)
• CPU 400 MHz
• Internal memory: 1 GB
• SD card socket
• High sensitivity GPS receiver
• Bluetooth
• Lithium-polymer battery (up to 5 hours operation)
• Dimensions: 118 mm x 83 mm x 24 mm
• Weight: 220 grams

GO 530 will be available at the end of April for about £235.

tomtom GO 730 and 730T

Mar 3, 2008 gps navigation, tomtom 3 Comments

TomTom also announced GO 730 and GO 730T today. The main difference between the 730 and 930 models is that the amount of map data available. 730 offers maps of just U.S. and Canada on its 2GB internal memory whereas the other adds Europe and has a 4GB storage space. Also 730 models do not include enhanced positioning technology.

Again, the new IQ Routes and advanced lane guidance is standard on the 730 models as well.

GO 730 will be available at the end of April and will cost $450.

Here are the rest of features and specs:

• maps of US and Canada pre-installed
• 4.3″ widescreen 16:9 format LCD (WQVGA: 480*272 pixels)
• CPU 400 MHz
• 2 GB internal flash memory
• SD card slot
• High sensitivity GPS receiver
• Bluetooth
• Lithium-polymer battery (up to 5 hours operation)

and more features:

• make updates and corrections to your own maps instantly and to benefit from improvements made by other users
• Voice address input
• Text-to-speech enables street names, places, traffic alerts and SMS messages to be read aloud as part of the spoken instructions
• hands-free calling with high-quality sound system via Bluetooth
• Built-in FM Transmitter to play music and navigation instructions seamlessly over the car stereo
• ability to record your own driving instructions, view documents, exchange positions via SMS and Bluetooth

GO 730T comes with a live traffic information receiver.