Navigon MobileNavigator For iPhone: Basic GPS, One-Time Fee

If you've been looking for a non-subscription GPS software for the iPhone, look no further than the recently-released MobileNavigator from Navigon, which they're currently offering at a $69.99 flat-rate price until August 15.  While it's not exactly cheap, that easily beats the $10 monthly charges other options are currently providing for.

Wondering what to expect from the app?  Don't get your hopes up too much, because it's largely basic.  For the most part, it performed exactly how you'd expect a turn-by-turn navigation software to, without offering much value-added services.

For instance, there's no support for real-time traffic data, so you'll still be left on your own when it comes to figuring out high-traffic areas.  It also doesn't vocalize street names, which, to be honest, is too basic a feature not to have on any GPS software.   While it does include a POI functionality, it doesn't integrate calling the establishment (phone numbers are not even listed), though, Navigon promises this is on hand for a future free update.

To its credit, the MobileNavigator offers a light and easy-to-use interface, exceptionally fast operation and highly-accurate directions.  A few simple amenities, like the lane assist feature, are also quite helpful.

As a whole, though, the Navigon MobileNavigator doesn't feel like a complete app.  Even with the attractive pricing, I'd rather wait for something better, especially considering that I'll still be paying for subsequent map updates.  The AT&T Navigator app, which charges $9.99 monthly without any tie-in, actually sounds more attractive at this point, with a better overall GPS experience to boot.

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