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Driving and traveling can now be easy through GPS apps on Android devices. There are plenty of free and paid apps offered that people can enjoy.

Here are some programs worth checking out compiled by Android Authority and Joy of Android.

MapFactor

This free GPS navigation app for Android is amazing because it has voice guidance allowing you to hear warnings when approaching speed cameras. The app is available in different language with additional 2D and 3D GPS satellite navigation mode. MapFactor also has map that rotates based on your driving position. This app can be very useful for people especially the day & night switching mode plus voice guidance.

Waze

Waze is an app that allows you to use and customize your own avatar. It also has voice guide navigation and with real-time road information. Waze is useful for people looking for relevant information about different types of location such as schools, supermarket, hospitals, etc. This app may be awesome because it is successfully linked to social networking sites such as Facebook and Foursquare. Waze has the ability to show your exact location and some users find it uncomfortable.

Google Maps

It may be the most popular GPS Navigation app because of its user-friendly interface. Google Maps offers different modes of navigation and provides road incident information. People can use this app even without an Internet connection by saving places that they browse in their Android device. Google Maps also allows people to manipulate the view by zooming in and out for a better look.

Paid GPS App

BackCountry Navigator

This app is the best for people who love to explore the wild. BackCountry Navigator is recommended for those who love outdoor activities. Go hiking, trekking, or any other outdoor activities with your smartphone having this app because it provides trail maps. BackCountry Navigation is an excellent app for Android users that loves navigating beyond paved roads and streets.

GPS Essentials

GPS Essentials comes with the standard navigation features, making it a pretty decent app to use. It allows its users to monitor all kinds of stats such as altitude, average speed, distance traveled, etc. It is also best to use during off-road or nature trips