I ditched Google Maps for a free alternative that doesn't track me (or drain my phone battery) ...

Sygic GPS Navigation has recently received a new major update as the app continues the race against its most popular competitors, Google Maps and Waze. Many people find it impossible to give up on ...

The TomTom app is a free download for iOS and Android Auto, so I put it to the test to see how it compares with Google Maps.

On the afternoon of Thursday, September 11, 2025, people who opened Google Maps were greeted with… not much. Routes failed to load, navigation froze, and for many the app simply spun without results.

Google Maps has been around for nearly two decades and is the most popular navigation app. Waze is more community-centric while Apple Maps has a loyal user base of iPhone owners. Each navigation app ...

They can save time and effort ...