MapQuest Navigator iPhone App Review

Description:

MapQuest has been around for a long time and many people used it as their number one way to get around until Google Maps showed up.  While Google Maps has probably become the number 1 map searcher, MapQuest is still a viable tool that many people use to get around. MapQuest has made an app for you iphone that will allow you to find local places and be able to get turn by turn navigation.  The app works on a subscription basis and allows you to pay a monthly fee based on the the amount and length of your subscription.  The app runs smoothly on the iphone and gives you a very easy to read and easy to understand navigation screen complete with maps and your current GPS location.

The app has all of the major features of most navigation apps as it allows you to to find points of interest and then navigate to them from your location.  This makes your life much easier as you now just can stop worrying about how to get places because you will always be able to find your next destination with ease.

Features:

  • voice guided turn by turn navigation that speaks directions and street names
  • regular data updates, search 16 plus million points of interest
  • full route corridor download offers quick route re-calculation for missed turns as well as provided continued service in areas of no cell coverage
  • traffic overview, easily check traffic congestion on the map
  • traffic based routing which lets you optimize your route to avoid traffic issues that may delay your travles
  • route to existing iphone address book contacts
  • easily resume your navigation after receiving a phone call
  • flexible subscription plans
  • advanced route options include routes that avoid highways or tolls
  • new mapquest carousel, lets you find hotels, theaters, gas stations, and more with a single tap
  • map data, limited to us and canada only
  • night time view mode so you can easily view the app from the night time light.
  • takes up less than 3 megabytes of memory on your iPhone.

This app is a great way to get around to your favorite places while at the same time being able to find new places that will become favorite spots as well.  Don’t get caught without a nav app, so get this app today!

Conclusion:

This app costs $.99 cents and then has a subscription after 30 days.  This app has been given a 3 out of 5 star rating.