Mapquest Navigator: an Affordable Turn-by-Turn GPS Navigation on iPhone
If Google Map doesn’t cut for you, there many solutions to choose if you really need a turn-by-turn GS navigation solution on your iPhone including AT&T ($10 monthly subscription); TomTom ($100) ; Navigon ($90); iGo ($79.99) and CoPilot ($34.99), etc.
Mapquest Navigator is a new solution that is more affordable to start than any of the above solution with subscription at $4/mo; $10/ 3mo and $30/yr. Mapquest offers 14 day trial for $1. Granted, Mapquest is using your data network to download the map as you go versus offline solution such TomTom, therefore if you plan to use in a spotty coverage, Mapquest Navigator might not be the right solution for you.
At only $4/mo, Mapquest Navigator delivers a decent job that user would expect for a navigation device. Taking the non-multitasking consideration on the iPhone, it has a nice handy resume after receiving phone call feature. Do not forget to spend extra money for a car mount and a cigarette lighter charger to complete the navigation solution.
Feature highlights:
- Voice Guided
Voice guided turn-by-turn navigation that speaks directions and street names. - Full Route Corridor
Full route corridor download offers quick route re-calculation for missed turns as well provides continued service in areas of no cellular coverage. - Traffic Incident Based Routing:
When your route is calculated, US routes are optimized to avoid traffic incidents that might delay your travel. - Regular Data Updates
Search 16+ million points of interest and utilize up-to-date street maps. - Traffic Overview
Easily check traffic congestion on the map of your city or on your route - Address Book Integration
Route to existing iPhone Address Book Contacts - Resume Call Feature
Easily resume your navigation after receiving a phone call
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