This is a list of notable Global Positioning System (GPS) software for mobile phones.
Free (personal use)
Name of Application | License | Operating Platform | Maps can be preloaded (and stored) | 3D (bird view) mapping navigation mode | Voice-guided | Maps Source Based On |
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Google Maps for mobile | Free | Java, Android (Beta) | Partially, Google maps for android using a lab feature called "Download Map Area" | No (yes for Android/Beta) | No (Yes for Android version) | Google Maps |
Moovit | Free | iOS, Android | No | No | No | OpenStreetMap |
OsmAnd | Free | Android | Partially, depending on map type - not easy. Last viewed areas are all cached | No | No | OpenStreetMap |
Ovi Maps | Proprietary, Free for some new Nokia mobile phones, But some for old smart phones license fees applies (example Nokia N95 8Gb has only paid version for voice guidance) | Symbian OS S60, Maemo | Yes | Yes | Yes | Nokia / Navteq |
BlackBerry Maps | Unknown | BlackBerry OS | Unknown? "Requires A wireless data service plan from your wireless service provider" | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |
Tracker for Android | Free / Paid | Android | Yes, all maps that are viewed are stored. | In paid, from some countries | No | Many, OSM based + National topographic maps |
Paid (personal use)
Name of Application | License | Operating Platform | Maps can be preloaded (and stored) | 3D (bird view) mapping navigation mode | Voice-guided | Maps Source Based On |
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iGO | Proprietary | iOS, Windows Mobile, Android | Yes | Yes | Yes | Top-Map, Tele Atlas, Navteq |
Discontinued
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