Comments on: App Review: Navigon MobileNavigator North America for iPhone

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By: Mike M

Mike M — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:16:43 +0000

For those who are having trouble getting a GPS signal: try it outside the car once & see how it works. I’ve had plenty of problems with Speedometer & even google maps getting a location from inside cars (plural). Yes, I know to hold it near the windsheild to get a good signal (mine has t-tops, works much better with them out ). Sometimes it’s the fault of being inside the car & not with the app.

By: fastlane

fastlane — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:42:54 +0000

@Matt:

... I fly to a city, get a rental car, and drive to locations. Having one less device to bring along is a huge plus for me...

Good point. I hadn't thought of that.

By: Jim

Jim — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:42:56 +0000

I just spent the weekend in Austin TX using this app to navigate around town instead of my nuvi. If I were on a longer trip, I might prefer the larger screen of my nuvi but it was really nice to carry only my iPhone this weekend. This app works very well and I’d have no reluctance to trust the maps than I do the nuvi’s. Recalculating the route is almost instantaneous and the sound was suprisingly loud. I totally enjoyed using it and recommend it highly…

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:46:23 +0000

I hear everyone saying a stand alone is a better option. Which I agree for longer road trips and such. But I travel for work a lot. I fly to a city, get a rental car, and drive to locations. Having one less device to bring along is a huge plus for me. I have been relying on the built in Google Maps so far. Which works, but everyone once in a while I miss a turn and I need to manually re-route. Also, not having updates is a little annoying. Igomyway looks better, but would like to see full review. Leaning toward it now.

By: diva99

diva99 — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:35:59 +0000

I tend to forget my GPS in the car a lot, so I personally wouldn’t want it on my iPhone, though I could see how it can work for some. I’m too impatient to wait for the TomTom app anyway, so i’d prefer to pay just a little more for the standalone. http://www.computersncs.com/rd_p?p=186122&t=9536&a=1719-theiphoneblog&gift=29603

By: DubbDee

DubbDee — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:13:49 +0000

I have this app and getting a phone call at a critical time is annoying (happened the first time I really needed it) but as was stated, the call can be ignored. I found that it’s helpful to have a bluetooth speaker in use with the app, the sound is clearer and the need to undock the phone is removed. Overall, I like the app but, as Chris said it’s not perfect and hopefully they fix some of the things that are missing.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:11:12 +0000

I reviewed this App in the AppStore. IT IS NOT WORTH THE PRICE. Go get G-map. Much better app and price.

This app has issues getting GPS connectivity. Look at the reviews. It is riddles with issues on this.

In my review I also found the highway signs to be confusing and at some areas, downright wrong! Now I can't talk for the rest of the country, But here in little ol, NYC, the highway signs are wrong for some exits. I give examples in the review.

You will be better served with G-map! TRUST ME. Or wait for Tom Tom to come out with their software (if you are willing to pay $200 for it).

By: Traveling2

Traveling2 — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:48:44 +0000

I am waiting to see a comprehensive review on the iGo MyWay app. The user reviews look very very good – better than all other nav apps. The projected TomTom pricing at 200 bucks seems way to high. So if there is a solid review of the iGo MyWay (igomyway.com) I am leaning toward that app.

By: kenny

kenny — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:24:40 +0000

Why are we so impatient? 10 years ago we dreamed of having these devices available and now that they are here we can’t seem to be satisfied. Not every app is going to be perfect for every one in every situation. I gave this app 4 stars because I got tired of getting lost while using the map that came with the phone. I would not buy this app to replace a stand alone GPS. But if like me, you need occasional directions while out and about and do not want to carry and extra unit, this is the best choice so far.

By: Dantech

Dantech — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:56:02 +0000

Does this work the iPod Touch?

By: cardfan

cardfan — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:39:37 +0000

4 stars? Way to set the bar.

By: Dmys

Dmys — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:28:50 +0000

Sticking with my xGPS for now.

By: fastlane

fastlane — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:21:16 +0000

@Chris Vitek

Understood. I just didn't know if the notifications interfered with viewing the map or the sound.

Most GPS (if not all) have users agree to not use menus or buttons while driving before the map shows up. Seems to me, that with a device that does a lot of other things (like a iPhone) it would be difficult to ignore other things interrupting the GPS function, thus tempting drivers to touch it when they shouldn't be.

But like I said, these apps are amazing. I'd still buy one for non-driving purposes.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:01:21 +0000

I’m still going to wait for the TomTom app/dock and hope for all of the features I enjoyed with my TomTom (spoken street names, trip planning etc.)

By: UncLE BERNIE

UncLE BERNIE — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:00:26 +0000

black street names on brown background sucks and makes it almost unusable.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:56:55 +0000

@drob:

Do you live under a dome? Have excess pollution?

I own this app and think it is the best on the iPhone so far. A great replacement for my Garmin Nuvi

By: Chris Vitek

Chris Vitek — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:52:54 +0000

As I said in the review, there are plusses and minuses. It reroutes very quickly, and phone calls are no problem. In response to Fastlane – we survived many years without phones or texting in the car – Often if I am driving I will just ignore it (unless it is a call from the wife or something).

This is a visually pleasing app, with some nice features, but lacking some features that a separate GPS unit will have. It also has a older POI database. MY goal is to have as few “devices” as possible, so I do want to find a GPS to use with the iPhone. This one has some plusses, as does AT&T Navigator, and they both have some minuses. Thus, the four out of five stars. If the were perfect, they would be five out of five.

By: Sfditty

Sfditty — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:47:33 +0000

@ traveler: It rerouts immediately and without interruption, just ad well as my TomTom. As far as map updates, I read on their website that they haven’t decided yet. I wouldn’t be surprised if they want you to drop another $70 for the 2010 version though. Also, as an aside, I wouldn’t buy this app as a replacement for a real GPS unit. It works great as an on-the-fly backup unit though.

By: Traveler

Traveler — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:06:09 +0000

A couple questions for those that use this:

1) How fast does it recognize you are off course. In a city, where streets go by quickly, will it reroute me fast enough to useful? 2) Is there any indication about how often the maps will be updated and what the prices will be for map updates in the future?

By: fastlane

fastlane — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:05:50 +0000

Yeah, the fact that these GPS apps are coming to mobile handsets is amazing. But I guess I still don't understand the whole "iPhone GPS for driving" thing.

I can see how useful these apps would be when walking around unfamiliar big cities, or biking, or being someone's passenger, etc. But what if the GPS is closing in on an unknown crucial turn or exit just as a phone call comes in covering the map (and sound)? Plus, it just seems like it'd be a lot of trouble to mount and dismount every time you stop somewhere to use your device for other purposes. Many times I'll respond to texts and IMs when I stop at lights just to say "Driving now, talk later" (until it becomes illegal here to do even that). Do I tell everyone ahead of time not to call, text, or IM me because my GPS will be on because I have no idea where I'm going? Not only is texting dangerous while, but also messing with a GPS's screen.

As someone mentioned in another article, it seems like a lot more trouble than just buying a separate $180 GPS that operates independently, stays where it is, and leaves the iPhone free.

By: frog

frog — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 20:59:47 +0000

In Australia they’ve used the cheapest possible map supplier. It was getting 1 or 2 stars on average, except for the occassional “best.app.ever” 5 star review clearly written by the developers!

By: Barry

Barry — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:41:15 +0000

I found this app to be visually very nice but feature-wise very lacking. I was trying to plan a route FROM a destination other than my current location. This did not seem to be an option. And while it is nice to be able to use simulation-mode when you don’t have a signal, it’s would be nice to have that option when you DO have a signal, to actually look at a route in advance. Navigon seems to be designed to work well on the fly, but is definitely streamlined to not include other features that wouldn’t be used while actually ON a trip. The Sygic app, while less visually appealing, is a much more functional app.

By: StevenG

StevenG — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:10:38 +0000

I have this app and also like it. I have used it around town on routes I am familiar with. I agree with mist of the review. When installing, you must have 3gb available for it to dowlnload and install. Once install is complete, it will only use the 1.5gb.

I also like that if gps is not available that it will allow you to view directions in simulation.

If you need gps now, get the app. If you do not, wait for a more expensive option.

By: Truth

Truth — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:04:56 +0000

Couldn't you get a decent dedicated unit for around this price?

What happens when you receive a call?

By: sfditty

sfditty — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:29:51 +0000

It sometimes has an issue acquiring a lock on a GPS signal- I think it gives up too early, and stays unnecessarily too long in “no signal” mode. I just replan thr route or whatever, and it always (in my experiecne so far) picks up the signal on the the second try. Hopefully they will fix this. Once locked, however, it’s very good. It lost the signal once, for two or three seconds, out of a combined 5 or 6 hours of total use. I’ve seen it choose routs I wouldn’t have chosen, but I can say the same about my TomTom. I really like the clean interface, and I think this is a great app to have. I would also give it 4 stars, but hopefgully they will update it. Which will be a pain in the neck when it happens, because you will need to free up almost 3 gigs to update it.

By: drob

drob — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:58:52 +0000

Doesn’t work for me never get GPS signal near where I live or where I work.

By: Zak Saber

Zak Saber — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:58:19 +0000

I own this app. Its very good. I’d like the app to get a gps lock faster then it currently does. It takes sometime but overall its a good navigation application.

By: callmeClint

callmeClint — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:33:39 +0000

Hmmm doesn’t sound like a good buy. Waiting for TomTom.