Online road maps

Thanks for all the help. I am forwarding them to my navigator to let her decide which one to use. Copilot looks promosing. Have you bought the enhanced version?

For iOS, and offline maps globally, I've been using the Pro version of CityMaps2Go from Ulmon. This app uses the Open Street Maps, Pro version gives me unlimited map downloads.

Beware, map annotations tend to be in local language, local script. E.G. in Veliko Turnovo, not only were the street names in Bulgarian (rather than English language equivalents) they were also in Cyrillic. But that's the maps, not the app. And it is not a problem in Kansas.

I've bought a few city-specific apps from Ulmon as well, when I'm going to be in a place for a while. Still using maps from the OSM project, most of these, where available, add extensive POI and directory information.

If I have a connection, which is most of the time on the iPhone, I just use Apple's Maps app, or Google Maps. Which one works better depends on where I am, as both may have map and POI quality issues locally.

Most of the time I am using the maps app to understand where I am, occasionally to find something I need (restaurant, motel) nearby, and how to get there.

Can't recommend any map app as a trip planner or general navigation tool.

About a month ago I bought the CoPilot app for my iPhone 4s and love it. There is an RV setting. It uses the phone GPS so you don't need cell service for it to work. It was recommended by people on this forum. $7.99 for the app. You can also subscribe to traffic info if you want that.

I just downloaded the Sygic app to my tablet. It takes more memory than Osmand, setup takes longer, and it pushes the pay extensions more. It uses TomTom maps.

Both TomTom and OpenStreet have a larger usage base in Europe than the USA. But I have no complaints about the local coverage (Washington state) with either.

One thing I like about OSM on the tablet, compared to my TomTom GPS, is that it is just as usable while walking and biking as when driving. And I can record my track (just as with older handheld GPS units).

Google Maps can be used off-line - you just have to download selected areas.

Osmand doesn't like route finding for distances over 200 miles. But at that scale I'd prefer to use Google Maps when I have wifi access.

Online Maps: Google Maps with the native apps.

Offline Maps: Sygic App

http://osmand.net
Osmand uses Open Street Maps. The version with a limited number of downloaded state maps is free.