I'm going on a trip to the east coast. I have an iPad 2 and an iPhone 3GS. Can anyone recommend a good gps app I can keep maps locally on the iPad and iPhone to save data charges or if I go out of range. I'm not looking for a free option and willing to spend the money needed.
I would also like turn by turn.
I looked at the Navigon but some commenters said it doesn't tell you to turn until it is to late at times.
Thanks
64GB 3G White iPad
I'm just testing Navigon North America now and it is rock solid so far. No delay whatsoever, on the contrary, it usually alerts you two or three times before a turn, the last alert is spot on. "Stunning" might be a more appropriate word for this app. I believe that the comments you are referring to may refer more to the iPhone (maybe even older ones) and the Android versions. I've seen them too. If you have an iPad 2, and Navigon is still on sale, I would jump at it. Heck, I put it on a price watchlist and did jump at it when it dropped (considerably) about a week ago.
This app *alone* might make the iPad worth it for some people.
I am using it with the excellent Dual XGPS150 (my iPad 2 is 64, sans 3G); but, I don't think that would influence things. Let me know here how you like it if you decide to get it. I seriously doubt that you will be disappointed. Good Luck with whatever you decide to do.
P.S. Somebody posted an alternative on a related thread that I responded to a couple of days ago. I don't know anything about that one but it had decent to excellent reviews.