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Offline Map & GPS Navigator Free app review: be able to navigate anywhere offline!

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Introduction

The more time I spend writing about navigation apps, the more weary I get when I read the words “Offline Map” and “Free” in one sentence. So when I downloaded Offline Map & GPS Navigator Free by Vasilijs Nikitins I was really surprised. The map looks good, the app loads quickly, and as far as I have been using the app, I have seen no hidden fees or any ads, though there has been a pop-up to ask me to upgrade. Is this the free offline map everybody has been waiting for?

Offline Map & GPS Navigator Free

Free

Different Download Sizes

Offline Map & GPS Navigator Free uses OpenStreetMaps for its maps, which is a lot better than the Apple Maps app that come with your device, but just aren’t as good as Google Maps. Using the app exactly as you would any other map app, you can select an area that you would like to make available offline. When you are happy with your selection, you will get an option to download the map in four different sizes. The lowest size will obviously have the least amount of details while the very high option will download every detail available of the map, but be aware, if you select a large area, this can take up quite a lot of space. Everything from navigation to downloading goes pretty fast, so you will never have to wait long.

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Map Options and Going Pro

Both in online and offline mode you can add markers to any map. This is ideal to prepare for a trip in advance. You can even choose from different pins to make clear what kind of pin you have dropped, which is especially handy when you’re creating a travel plan. You can also use up to 100 track points on the map to plan a route.  Even though the app doesn’t have any ads, unlocking the full potential of the app will cost $1.99.This includes an advance search mode, allowing you to search the map for anything, unlimited map downloads and pins (although a limit is never given in the free version) and up to 10,000 tracking points. 

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Offline Map & GPS Navigator Free

Free

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Download maps of any area in the world for free
  • Create markers and routes on the offline or online map
  • No hidden costs or ads
  • Incredibly fast

Cons

  • The larger the selected area, the larger the download
  • No Google Maps support

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Conclusion

This app has earned its permanent position on my personal device. I never expected to find such an app in the App Store. The fact it has no ads, allows you to download any map in the world, and customize it with your own markers and pins makes it a fantastic app for any traveler. The fact that this app is compatible with both iPhone and iPad is the cherry on the cake. I can recommend this app to everyone who needs an offline map ever.

Offline Map & GPS Navigator Free

Free
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Cherry is a hard-working writer and an aspiring web designer who can't go a day without using her favorite apps. She's always on the lookout for new apps and enjoys discovering ones that others have overlooked.