Google Maps

[buksida]

Google Maps has a lot of advantages and there is a lot of stuff marked, we use it to find places of interest, restaurants, or shops when on the road (however, more are turning out to be closed or non-existent now as Google doesn't remove them once listed).

What it isn't so great for is route planning in rural areas as the algo doesn't know the difference between a dirt track and a road and has sent us into nowhere several times. Will try Waze for the same route (which we know now after navigating manually and following signs) and see if it takes us the same way.

[VincentD]

I find that Google maps is good for locating obscure places. And traffic. Another useful feature is to be able to send your location data to someone else for them to find you. I believe some apps like LINE also use this feature as part of the chat. The only problem is that you need a stable internet connection, though you can preload some bits before you embark on a journey. Okay if you have a decent data plan but can come a bite you in the behind if you travel elsewhere, roaming charges can get stupid.
I've got two offline map apps, one is Sygic. This uses the dataset from TomTom maps, and I do like the routing, but finding locations can be a bit of a pain. I did get a lifetime package that gets me free updates, which they still honour, but newer plans have gone the way of the subscription model.
The other app I use is iGo8. They use the dataset from MapQuest, which isn't the greatest, but gets you there. Most useful when doing a local search like hotels in a small town, but routing decisions are not as flexible as Sygic. Which can be a good thing as it does keep you on the straight and narrow. Updates are every 3 months on a lifetime subscription. I only got the map data for SE Asia for both apps as I don't forsee any future forays elsewhere.
It's always good to have offline maps preloaded on the phone, and both have an online search capability.
My go to app is Sygic, with Google as a backup.
My two baht worth.

[Big Boy]

This uses the dataset from TomTom maps, and I do like the routing, but finding locations can be a bit of a pain. I did get a lifetime package that gets me free updates, which they still honour, but newer plans have gone the way of the subscription model.

I had that, and yes, they did honour it. However, while they were happy to honour the software updates, I started receiving messages that my device was too old, and could no longer receive the updates. They asked me to update the device, but several attempts later, I repeatedly received the message, "Not available in this area." That is when my love affair with Google Maps started.

[Dannie Boy]

Although I knew the route to Cha Am Immigration, I thought I’d test my new cars inbuilt satnav to take me there - alas it couldn’t find the address, (I tried both Cha Am immigration and Petchaburi immigration) whereas in Google Maps, exactly the same input found it straight away.

[HHTel]

Of course none of this would work without GPS which is solely owned by the US government and developed and maintained by the US Airforce. The cost of maintaining it is close to $2 billion a year and is funded by US taxpayers.
Free for the rest of the world.

Aren't we lucky!

[PeteC]

Of course none of this would work without GPS which is solely owned by the US government and developed and maintained by the US Airforce. The cost of maintaining it is close to $2 billion a year and is funded by US taxpayers.
Free for the rest of the world.

Aren't we lucky!

Give Trump time, he'll have it on paid subscriptions before long!

[Dannie Boy]

Of course none of this would work without GPS which is solely owned by the US government and developed and maintained by the US Airforce. The cost of maintaining it is close to $2 billion a year and is funded by US taxpayers.
Free for the rest of the world.

Aren't we lucky!

Give Trump time, he'll have it on paid subscriptions before long!

Don’t say that, he might be an avid reader of the Forum

[Ralfredo]

Of course none of this would work without GPS which is solely owned by the US government and developed and maintained by the US Airforce. The cost of maintaining it is close to $2 billion a year and is funded by US taxpayers.
Free for the rest of the world.

Aren't we lucky!

Give Trump time, he'll have it on paid subscriptions before long!

Don’t say that, he might be an avid reader of the Forum

Can he read?