When comparing Navmii GPS World (Navfree) vs Apple Maps, the Slant community recommends Navmii GPS World (Navfree) for most people. In the question“What are the best car navigation apps for iOS?” Navmii GPS World (Navfree) is ranked 4th while Apple Maps is ranked 7th.
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Pros
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
Pro Default option
It's already installed, so you don't have to install it.
Pro Best apple watch integration
With an apple watch paired with your iPhone, haptic feedback alerts you just a few seconds before a turn comes up. This is distinct from the audio alerts that say in 1 mile, or half a mile or even a quarter of am mile, the haptic feedback vibrates even closer to the actual turn than audio cues. The feedback is also slightly different from left turns, right turn and straight ahead. It takes time to distinguish the difference but in time you might. None of the competitors have haptic feedback close to turns. It could be due to Apple being stingy with the API or if competitors have simply not developed the feature into their apps. It makes navigating to new places much more relaxed as a deaf person since it is no longer necessary to depend so heavily on the street name, exit, or tracking the guiding line (remaining blocks) on the map as a turn comes near.
Pro Easy on the battery
It doesn't destroy the battery as much as Google Maps or any other option.
Cons
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.
Con Some parts of the map are not actually
Con Sans apple watch and haptic feedback, harder to navigate visually
Apple maps is not as good about lane shifts and names of streets where you need to turn. It's not possible to skip to the next turn like you can with Google Maps so as to be prepared for quick successions of turns. Terrain details are very bare while cross streets make things feel busy. Cross streets are great for learning a new city, but distracting when you're just trying to get from point A to point B.