Magellan RoadMate USA app for iPhone and iPad


4.6 ( 1116 ratings )
Navigation Lifestyle
Developer: Magellan
34.99 USD
Current version: 2.6.3, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 21 Mar 2010
App size: 1.67 Gb

The Magellan RoadMate USA gives you the SmartGPS experience including maps of the 50 US States and Puerto Rico onboard your cell phone! This means you won’t lose GPS navigation even when you lose cell reception.

This app is designed to be a navigation device combined with a powerful search tool. Search within a robust Point Of Interest library in addition to the Yelp and Foursquare venues. Select your destination using these methods and either navigate on foot with your iPhone or wirelessly send your destination to the Magellan SmartGPS navigator to drive to your selection. You have the choice of using which navigation tool is right for the job!

SmartGPS features include:
• Information Squares – innovative interface makes selections easy to access with features presented in squares. Get Yelp locations, Foursquare locations, Navigation, and Traffic events all on one control panel.
• Share – send destinations to your SmartGPS GPS navigator to navigate to as soon as you get in your car
• PhantomALERT – receive red light and speed camera warnings for 1st year free!
• Searchable maps – scan the entire USA
• Points of interest– conveniently search for research restaurants, hotels, gas stations, etc.
• Yelp! – search the Yelp! database for venues and reviews
• Foursquare– search through Foursquare for venues and find money saving special offers
• Best Parking – see parking garages and their prices
• Free map updates – receive map updates, when available, with no additional charge
• Multi-task with In-app Music Control. You can talk on your phone or use another app while routing. RoadMate will continue to guide you in the background with turn-by-turn instructions to your destination.

The included navigation features give you a rich turn-by-turn experience:
• Turn-by-turn – Voice navigation with street names
• Landmark Voice Guidance - instead of hearing “turn right in half a mile on Main Street”, at select landmarks you will now hear “In 500 feet, turn right at the Shell gas station onto Main Street”.
• Highway Lane Assist– we make it very clear which lane to be in!
• Junction View – a graphical picture clearly showing your highway exit
• Real time traffic flow – check your route for traffic conditions
• Traffic Re-routing – Get alternative route options if there is a traffic delay on your route
• Pedestrian mode – RoadMate has you covered outside your car as well for navigating on foot

Notes:
Premium Safety Alerts lifetime Subscription - US $24.99
Alternative Navigation Text to Speech Voices – US $0.99

In app purchases are billed to you through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.

Languages Supported: English, French, Spanish

Privacy statement: http://www.magellangps.com/Footer/Privacy-Policy
Terms of use: http://www.magellangps.com/Footer/Legal

*Cellular reception required for real time searches in Best Parking, Yelp!, Foursquare, and for receiving Traffic updates and safety alerts. Wi-Fi connectivity required for similar use on iPod touch.

GPS applications running in the background will decrease battery life.
iPhone 3G & iPod touch 2nd gen are not supported. User must upgrade to iOS 4.3 or later to use the latest app.

Pros and cons of Magellan RoadMate USA app for iPhone and iPad

Magellan RoadMate USA app good for

Been waiting a long time for this - thank you for the update. Looks great. Love the new features.
No issues at all with the latest update. Been using this app for years now and really like it. The only issue I have is that sometimes they are very slow in updating it. Dont know why Im reading that others are having issues with this update. On my iPhone 5s running 7.04 its working great without any issues. I just hope they dont wait years to update this app the next time it needs updating because it really is the best GPS app that Ive found.
I am a driver, I drive over 100k per year. Ive tried every app out on the market and while I think a few do compare Ive personally always like Roadmate. Ive never had issues until recently. I do animal rescues as well and last night I went about 20 miles out to pick a rescue up. I was tired so not paying as close attention as I normally would. Its a major city so it should not be as off as it was, anyhow. Im just listening, turn right, turn left, ect... Then I realize its taken me in circles over and over again. I pull over restart the app and route then it stops the neverending loop and takes me to the wrong street. I didnt know it until I went to knock on the house number and the lady had no clue. So I finally just opened maps and used it. I was a block and a half away from my destination which is unacceptable. I wish I had not updated this app. I was happy with it as it was. Please fix it or ill be dropping this to 3 stars. Give me the old app please, the new features are nice but Id rather have it working again.
After the latest update, i can say its the best gps app on app store.
I dont know does negative reviews, this app work perfect maybe does people needs to upgrate they phone or they dont know how to used this app.
Ive been using this app for several years, ever since its initial release. Hands down it is simply the best; best user interface and ease of use. I wish they updated it more often and hope they do so soon for IOS 8 but thankfully it still works on the new IOS without problem. I use a Bluetooth FM transmitter with my phone in my car and have had no issues with the audio volume

Some bad moments

Wish they would fix issues. Google search crashes the app, as does random issues requiring reinstall. App is in need of an update. Last one was October. Feel like Magellan have up on the app.
Update July 2012: Please advise if app will be discontinued soon. I travel weekly and directions no longer accurate in several locations; app not aware of new streets, etc. I assume that no updates, no fixing Google, means app should be removed from iTunes?? May 2013: I love this app and have used it for a long time. Its the best…when it works. The POI search crashes the app every time. That includes the native "Search by Name" or categories, and Google search. App is pretty useless without it. Please fix!!
app crashes when searching with google, please fix! what a waste of $50
Disappointed. Maps not updated and the interface is is not polished. App last updated more than one year ago and crashes occur with iOS 7.
We waited so long for an update and this version constantly crashes on startup!!!!!
Junkie battery low it crashes , long time to make a single update , they dont give a damm to anybody