In our technologically-fueled world, navigation has become easier than ever. GPS apps help us reach our destination in unfamiliar cities and areas.

Unfortunately, most of these apps require a constant internet connection, which is not always available. All hope is not lost, though, as there are a number of GPS apps that work even when you're offline.

Let's take a look at five of the best GPS apps that work without an internet connection. 

Navmii

Navmii is available for Android and iOS,  and it was previously known as Navfee. It is an exceptional app that is definitely worth checking out, especially since most of its functionality, including a number of map packs and offline usage, is totally free.

iOS users will have to pick one of 20 regional options to download, while Android users are able to download a single app that covers the entire planet. The iOS app lets you download additional country packs for a small fee.

Navmii is supported by ads, which can be removed with a mere $2. Even if you don't choose to pay to get rid of the ads, the interface is efficiently designed, incredibly streamlined, and features a minimalist aesthetic.

Navmii can be downloaded from the App Store or the Google Play Store.

Sygic GPS Navigation

Sygic is available for Android and iOS and is a navigation system with full features. Unfortunately, it is not very user-friendly. Before you start navigating, you will need to select the countries or states that you are traveling in and then download those maps to your device.

For a $50 fee, you are able to access offline maps for most of the world. The search function is slow but capable nonetheless, even when you are disconnected from the internet entirely. 

You are not able to search for points of interest, though a few do show up on the map. All destinations or waypoints are going to need a physical address, and you'll have to enter that information piece by piece in the order of city, street, house number.

Sygic can be downloaded from the App Store or the Google Play Store.

CoPilot Premium

In the past, this GPS app was seen as a clunkier navigation system, but it has since evolved with the times to become a capable GPS app. There is also a free CoPilot version, but you are going to have to pay for every little add-on and extra feature with the free version.

Maps are sold per region, and for the free app, you're going to have to pay for voice navigation. Live traffic runs are going to cost you $10 each year after being free for your first year. 

The maps are easy to download, and they are pushed to you when you first start using the app. 

CoPilot Premium can be downloaded from the App Store or the Google Play Store.

Navigon

Navigon is available for Android and iOS and is similar to Navmii in that it has a number of app options that correspond to different regions, though they are not as cheap. There are also a number of options that include live traffic for $20, 3D display for $11, and urban guidance, which will cost you $5.

Although the search can be tedious, it is extremely thorough. Points of interest are included, but they are not comprehensive. Also, the app forces you to search via a cluttered menu of nested choices.

Navigon can be downloaded from their official website.

Google Maps

This one might come as a surprise to many folks. Google Maps has a way to download and save regional maps for use when you aren't connected to the internet. You'll just need to do some preparation before you leave your home.

You can download maps with a maximum size of 2GB, or around 200 miles X 120 miles. The app will automatically delete any maps that you have downloaded if your phone is not connected to the internet for 30 days. 

Google Maps can be downloaded from the App Store or from the Google Play Store.

Summary

We don't always have access to the internet, so having apps available to us that allow us to use a GPS while offline is vital. Hopefully, you'll find at least one of these apps useful, and we hope to have provided some useful information about them!