Platform(s): iOS and Android Price: Free
This social driving app uses the power of crowdsourcing to improve
your commute by giving warnings about traffic jams, speed traps, and
more. There's also a gaming element to this app, and it's completely
free!
MotionX GPS Drive
Platform(s): iOS Price: $0.99
MotionX is a nice all-in-one package for Apple users that has just
about everything you could want in a navigation app. It might be a
little too complex for beginners though.
Gaia GPS
Platform(s): iOS and Android Price: $9.99
When traveling offline, this outdoor navigation app is the one to
beat. It offers topographical and road maps for the United States and
most other countries around the world, records your tracks, and has a
built-in compass.
Beat the Traffic
Platform(s): iOS and Android Price: Free or $3.99
As far as dedicated traffic apps go, this one is the best out there.
It offers live streaming video from traffic cameras and color codes the
streets based on current traffic levels. It can even forecast what the
traffic will be like in the future!
