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Add to SafariWhen comparing Mapfactor Navigator vs Navmii GPS World (Navfree), the Slant community recommends Mapfactor Navigator for most people. In the question“What are the best offline GPS navigation apps for Android?” Mapfactor Navigator is ranked 5th while Navmii GPS World (Navfree) is ranked 9th. The most important reason people chose Mapfactor Navigator is:
MapFactor also provides regular map updates.
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Pros
Pro Free with OSM maps
MapFactor also provides regular map updates.
Pro Free monthly updates
Every month there are free map updates.
Pro Very in-depth adjustments in settings
You can define vehicle type, which roads you prefer to use (highway, secondary roads, local road) all with a percentage slider.
Pro Up to 3 suggested routes
This is a premium upgrade but worth the small cost. Without it Navigator always has a preference for main roads.
Pro Highly customisable
Pro Helpful lane guidance
Pro Speed and camera warning
Navigator warns you if you approach a speed camera or exceed the speed limit.
Pro Traffic information
The new 3.0 version includes also the online traffic information. It is also a premium feature but worth it.
Pro Crowd sourced traffic information and reporting
Pro Convenient offline support
Navmii GPS World (Navfree) uses OSM (OpenStreetMap) data which means it stores the maps on local storage so the user can use the app offline with zero data usage. This is great for those that need to use a navigation app but will have no data connection.
Pro Works good for hands free navigation
Navmii GPS World (Navfree) has voice guided navigation for its maps, even offline so users do not need to mess around with the app while driving, which is safer than having to constantly look at ones device.
Pro Fast map rendering
Cons
Con Ads on application exit
As of Spring 2017, this app doesn't allow you to exit without being nagged to install other apps. If you select "No thanks", you somehow get directed to a Google search page, which is incredibly frustrating. It's acceptable to have a fairly unobtrusive ad at the bottom of a navigation map, but it's definitely a deterrent if every time you exit the app you have to go through a series of annoying screens or take the risk of making a mistake and installing something you actually don't want.
Con Nag screen to upgrade to Premium TomTom maps
Even if you click 'Don't show this anymore' you still get constantly nagged to upgrade.
Con Not very appealing grayish user interface
Con Sometimes questionable navigating routes
For example, in Slovenia, with loaded OSM data, this navigator routed to off-road trails. OsmAnd+ selected much better roads.
Con Sometimed strange detours before reaching your destination, even at short distances.
Con Quality of images not the best
The quality of images in the app are sometimes not the best . It is caused by some form of conversion, which may save room but limits the apps looks.
