tomtom/navigon + 'navigate from maps' = perfect solution

[gorcorps]

I'm moving across the country soon, so I figured now would be a good time to get a premium GPS app for the drive and until I learn the area. Both tomtom and Navigon are on sale at 50% off or more, and I bought the Navigon one.

The common gripe between the two seems to be just how long they take to boot and such. Not exactly what you want when you want to search for something quick. When you want quick, you use the built in google GPS and give up what the premium apps can offer.

However, there's a Cydia app I found called 'navigate from maps' which inserts a button into the google app that allows you to bring the address you're viewing instantly into the tomtom or navigon apps. That way you can search quickly with google maps, then if you decide you need turn-by-turn directions you can get those immediately as well.

It's not free, but at only $2 I feel it should be worth it for how slick it feels. Just thought I'd share as I'm sure some of you might find it useful too.

 

[Kaido]

I think AroundMe has that feature - I was looking for a burger place when I was on vacation last week and it had the Google Maps feature built-in to show you where it was, then a button to send to TomTom. It was awesome. That app would definitely be worth $2, just for the convenience of it.

 

[gorcorps]

I think AroundMe has that feature - I was looking for a burger place when I was on vacation last week and it had the Google Maps feature built-in to show you where it was, then a button to send to TomTom. It was awesome. That app would definitely be worth $2, just for the convenience of it.

Nice, I just checked that out and it worked with the Navigon app too.

 

[sygyzy]

It took me a bit to figure out how your iPhone was able to send information to your dedicated GPS device ....

 

[gorcorps]

I did try and use the term "app" several times, but I guess that wasn't enough 😛

 

[AnyMal]

Yellow Pages app (YP) has this feature (send address to Navigon) and it's free.

 

[alevasseur14]

I just searched for quite some time for this thread and am glad I finally found it. The Navigon app was on sale again this week so I purchased it and so far really like it. The only thing is that it's just much easier to find places you want to go with the built in Maps app. Now I've got the best of both worlds - I can look things up in Maps if I need to and then get directions with Navigon. Thanks gorcorps!