This article relies too much on to. Please improve this by adding. ( May 2017) () This article contains a list with (but not necessarily ) (or ') software for a range of devices (PC, laptop, tablet PC, mobile phone, handheld PC (Pocket PC, Palm)). Some of the free software mentioned here does not have detailed maps (or maps at all) or the ability to follow streets or type in street names (no ). However, in many cases, it is also that which makes the program free (and sometimes open source ), avoid the need of an Internet connection, and make it very lightweight (allowing use on small portable devices, including smartphones). Very basic programs like this may not be suitable for road navigation in cars, but serve their purpose for navigation while walking or trekking, and for use at sea.

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To determine the GPS coordinates of a destination, one can use sites such as. Some software presented here is free, but maps may need to be paid for. In this instance, and in the instance that some maps (of specific countries) are not standardly available, Mobile Atlas Creator (MOBAC) can be used (e.g. On OruxMaps, Maverick, Sports Tracker, Maplorer). Some of the software mentioned can also be run on different devices than what they are intended for.

A particular case-in-point is the Android software which can often (running, or ) as well. This can be done using emulators.

Some of the software mentioned here may run only on devices that are no longer commercially sold (such as the PalmPilot and PocketPC devices). However, these devices are often still obtainable via second-hand websites. Contents • • • • • • • Navigation software [ ] Free maps [ ] Navigation software with free maps often uses maps from the project.

Name Company Type of device 3rd-party GPS-able? Software with maps? Follows streets? Remarks Google smartphone, tablet Android, iOS? Yes, yes No Maps can be downloaded, but they expire after 30 days, ads HERE Global B.V., Netherlands tablet, smartphone, Laptop (online), PC (online),,? Yes (color maps),?

No Free offline maps and navigation for GPS. Contains ads MapFactor, s.r.o., Czech Republic Tablet PC, smartphone, car navigation, PC, etc., Windows, Windows Mobile?

Yes (OpenStreetMap data), yes No Free OSM maps, optional non-free TomTom maps, ads MapsWithMe GmbH smartphone,,? Yes (OpenStreetMap data), yes Yes ()? Navmii Tablet PC? Yes (OpenStreetMap data), yes????

For hiking and biking none Laptop, PC, tablet PC, smartphone Windows for PC,,,? Yes (OpenStreetMap and others), yes Yes (GPL 2) Intended for road navigation? Laptop, PC XP SP3, Vista, 7, 8,, (Fedora, Ubuntu, CentOS)? Yes (various charts and OpenStreetMap data), N/A?

Intended for maritime navigation OsmAND bv Tablet PC, smartphone,? Yes (OpenStreetMap data), yes Yes (GPLv3+) Limited to 7 maps for the free Google Play version, unlimited on F-Droid Maps can be added manually via PC in program order on smartphone Non-free maps [ ] Name Company Type of device 3rd-party GPS-able? Software with maps? Follows streets? Remarks i-Boating Tablet, PC, Smartphone,, & Yes Yes No Marine Navigation Software, free program, but maps need to be paid for?

Handheld PC (Palm)? Yes (color maps, basic),?? May be a free program, but maps need to be paid for (hence called 'shareware' at Tucows)? Navionics Boating App smartphone, tablet iOS,?

Yes (OpenStreetMap data),?? Intended for marine navigation, free program, but maps need to be paid for? Handheld PC (Palm)? Yes (black and white maps),?? Free program, but maps need to be paid for (hence called 'shareware' at Tucows), intended for marine navigation (sailing)? Tablet PC,?paipa yes (OpenStreetMap data),? No Program is free and can be used without limitations online, offline maps need to be paid for after the first free one Other satellite navigation software [ ] Name Company Type of device 3rd-party GPS-able?