GPS First Looks

Last reviewed: December 2009

Detailed review of automotive GPS navigation devices. For more information on portable GPS navigation systems, see our Ratings and buying advice and watch our video guide. Handheld hiking GPS buying advice and Ratings. Discuss GPS devices in the forums.

AT&T Navigator
AT&T Navigator
Good navigation app with traffic information and large POI database, but it comes with a hefty monthly fee.
CoPilot Live North America iPhone GPS navigation
CoPilot Live North America iPhone GPS navigation
Clever features can't overshadow key shortcomings.
Gokivo iPhone GPS navigation
Gokivo iPhone GPS navigation
Dynamic app best suited for short-term travel needs.
iGo My Way iPhone GPS navigation
iGo My Way iPhone GPS navigation
Attractive design and useful features, but a few wrinkles that are likely to improve with updates.
Navigon Mobile Navigator
iPhone GPS navigation
How to choose the best app for your driving needs.
Magellan RoadMate
Magellan RoadMate iPhone app
PND-maker joins the nav app revolution with an attractive, compelling application.
MotionX iPhone app
MotionX GPS Drive iPhone app
Slick, server-based navigation solution hasn't yet achieved its potential.
Navigon Mobile Navigator iPhone app
Navigon Mobile Navigator iPhone GPS navigation
Snazzy graphics from a proven GPS maker heads in the right direction.
Sygic Mobile Maps U.S. iPhone GPS navigation
Sygic Mobile Maps U.S. iPhone GPS navigation
Quick-evolving software is a compelling choice amid brand-name competitors.
TomTom iPhone GPS navigation
Software falls short on features for the price compared to a basic, portable navigator.
XRoad G-Map iPhone GPS navigation
XRoad G-Map iPhone GPS navigation
Affordable, easy-to-use navigation app with notable compromises.
Waze GPS smart phone's map review
Waze GPS smart phone navigation app
Crowd-sourced navigation for free is a work in progress