The Best Apps for Drivers in 2023

1. Google Maps

The popular navigator presented to us by Google. It’s good not only for pedestrians, but also for drivers. Its main advantages are simplicity and reliability. The application can work offline, but it is best to use it in real time. This way, Google Maps will get up-to-date information on highway congestion and suggest the best route.

Like other navigators, this application can give the driver voice prompts about any upcoming turns, the choice of lane, danger on the road, etc. Additional convenient features include an alternative route, a filter for expressways and toll roads, speed limit information, a compass, and a ‘Where am I’ option.

2. Maps.me

Maps.me navigation app is worth mentioning separately: it is able to plot automobile routes, has a fairly high detail of maps and good operating speed. But most importantly, it can work without access to the Internet at all, which is a significant difference and an undeniable forte. No wonder it is called the best offline navigation app for smartphones. The program will build you a fast and convenient route even away from popular highways.

The app offers a search for organizations by category, as well as a brief reference from Wikipedia for some important objects. In addition to the standard map, there is data on the elevation of the terrain. Using it is completely free and does not contain any restrictions on the number of downloaded maps – you can download the whole world, if the storage capacity of your smartphone allows it.

3. Sygic

This is a well-reputed provider of 3D offline maps for navigation. Voice prompts allow you to keep your eyes on the road while driving, help you follow the optimal route, inform you regarding parking and traffic issues, as well as suggest various spots – gas and service stations, stores nearby, etc.

4. Waze

A navigator that never makes a fool of itself – that’s what drivers say about this app. Some rate it even higher than Google Maps. The secret ingredient is that, in addition to the data on traffic jams, cameras, police checkpoints, the program uploads information received from the drivers themselves and allows you to communicate with other users. This is why those who download Waze get the most up-to-date information on the situation on the selected route.

5. GasBuddy

An application that, thanks to GPS data, shows you the closest gas stations and their fuel prices. This way you can choose the cheapest offer nearby. One of the most precise and convenient apps to use out there.

6. PlugShare

Notifying about gas stations is a thing, as you now know, but what about electric car owners? You can find the most complete and up-to-date information about charging stations in different countries around the world in the PlugShare app. It gets high scores for its sophisticated search filters: by availability, cost of electricity, type of charger, and payment methods.

PlugShare is not just an app. It is also a social network, where owners of electric cars can communicate and let each other know how busy a particular location is.

Conclusion

Undoubtedly, map services and applications are the most necessary for drivers, especially those that do not require an Internet connection. But the other apps listed above can greatly benefit a driver as well – all depending on circumstances and needs of the one who downloads them.

And while software makes life easier for both beginners and road aces, the devices that it’s installed on should also work perfectly. You can make sure it is so by contacting professional technicians – such as the Repairs Bay team – whenever any malfunctions manifest themselves. This way you’ll make driving your car both comfortable and convenient. Buoc Chan Lang Tham Nguyen Si Kha • Rainy Day Memories • 2023