Looking for a GPS navigation application for your iPhone but put off by the high prices (US$59.90 for TomTom!)? Fret not, with Papago! Singapore + Malaysia, you can finally own a good navigation app without breaking the bank.There are two versions: Pro (US$19.99) and Lite (US$9.99). The Pro version has built-in 3D landmarks and realistic junction views, which the Lite version lacks.
When you start up the application, it will assume that you are in Kuala Lumpur. Once you start navigating, it will even assume you are going there!
Thankfully, once you complete a computed route to a location here, it will then remember that last location.For a phone navigation application, it picks up GPS signals pretty quickly. It takes around five to 10 seconds for it to lock on and the map to re-orientate itself.
The interface is simple and intuitive. The large icons allow easy tapping even while you’re driving (not recommended though, as you’re not supposed to operate it while driving). Even typing in road names while the phone is on the dock is effortless. Finding points of interest is a breeze.
I particularly like the fact that the app even displays a small picture when you are nearing exits and junctions to make sure you make the right turn.
This application would have been perfect if it allows postal code search (stated as such on the iTunes App Store). I have tried finding my house via postal code but it does not seem to be working at the moment.
But for its price and usability, Papago! Singapore + Malaysia is by far the best value-for-money GPS navigation app on the iPhone for Singapore right now.
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