Move over Google Maps, here are 5 alternative navigation apps you must try

Waze is a community-driven navigation app built exclusively for car and bike users. It lets users share updates like police alerts, hazard warnings and traffic congestion. Unlike Google Maps, Waze automatically changes routes and suggests the shortest one based on live traffic data. If you are looking for a no-nonsense navigation app with a minimalistic interface, Waze is the way to go.

Sygic is a feature-packed navigation service that offers real-time traffic updates and helps you find the shortest or quickest route to your destination.

Powered by TomTom, Sygic offers features like dynamic lane guidance and also gives you updates about accidents and road closures. However, unlike Google Maps that requires users to download a map of a specific area for offline navigation, Sygic offers offline 3D maps of all countries.

Another advantage Sygic has over Google Maps is the Real View Navigation feature, an augmented reality (AR) feature that lets you see the road when you are looking at the navigation instructions on your device.

Mappls is one of the most popular navigation apps in India. It not only offers features available on Google Maps like voice-guided navigation and real-time traffic updates, but also lets users alert others about speed breakers, water logging, potholes and even street lights that are not working.

Users can also share Mappls IDs, a simple six-character location code for complex addresses, which is really useful for densely populated areas. Also, the Junction View feature simplifies navigating intersections and flyovers by showing a realistic view of the upcoming junction.

Looking for a navigation service that does not snoop on you and where you go? Try OsmAnd, an offline world map application powered by OpenStreetMap. The interface is minimal and can be a bit confusing at first, but the app offers voice-guided route assistance and has pretty detailed maps.

However, some features are locked behind a paywall. If you are not concerned about those, this is one of the best navigation apps for privacy-conscious users.

HereWeGo is another navigation app available on both iPhone and Android devices. The navigation app offers the same features as Google Maps but lets you download maps of entire countries for offline navigation.

It has a minimalistic interface and has no ads whatsoever. If you are looking for a Google Maps alternative with detailed maps and real-time traffic updates, try HereWeGo.